New Update Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) Updates Thread

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Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.1
  • Nvidia: The NVIDIA Shader Cache removal is now an option (for users using NVIDIA ASC)
  • Nvidia App: Support the removal of the "NVIDIA Shader Compiler" tasks.
  • Nvidia: Adjusted registry entries exclusion when the Nvidia App is not selected.
  • Nvidia: More precise removal on the temp folder.
  • Updated task scheduler removal methods.
  • AMD: AMDInstallManager folder removal
  • General: Translation updates.
  • General fixes and improvements.
 
Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.1

Thanks for sharing the update.

DDU 18.1.5.1 looks like a maintenance-focused release rather than a major feature update.

Notable changes
  • Improved NVIDIA cleanup, especially around shader cache handling
  • Added support for removing NVIDIA Shader Compiler scheduled tasks
  • Adjusted registry cleanup behavior depending on whether the Nvidia App is selected
  • More precise temp folder cleanup for NVIDIA components
  • Updated scheduled task removal methods in general
  • Added removal of the AMDInstallManager folder
  • Translation updates and general fixes

What this means in practice
For most users, this version appears aimed at making driver cleanup more accurate and reducing leftover components after uninstalling GPU drivers.

That can be useful if someone is:
  • Troubleshooting broken GPU driver installs
  • Switching between AMD and NVIDIA cards
  • Trying to fix driver conflicts, black screens, crashes, or persistent control panel/app issues

Important note
DDU is a powerful cleanup tool, but it is usually best reserved for actual driver problems or major GPU/vendor changes. For routine driver updates, the normal vendor uninstaller or in-app upgrade path is often enough.

Using DDU unnecessarily can sometimes remove settings and components you may have preferred to keep.

Source
Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.1
 
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Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) 18.1.5.2
  • Fixed truncated log file caused by a null terminator.
  • Fixed a performance issue on startup with large number of GPU entries.
  • General: Translation updates.
  • General fixes and improvements.