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how do i properly undo a bad tnt/geforce - 56.72 (windows 98se/me) update? ddu, rollback, or both?

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Accepted solution by Elena Weber — DDU isnt dangerous if u use it as intended, in Safe Mode, with a restore point first. the real risk is running it in normal mode with the…
  1. Vik
    @vik.reyes

    hmmmm ok okay, help me do this properly. my laptop has a black screen after login after a ASUS update and Ive decided to go back to the previous driver.

    Ive downloaded DDU and teh older package. What exactly do i do, in what order, and how do i stop Windows from reinstalling teh new one behind my back? i have never used DDU before, so please assume i know nothing. i do have a USB stick and a second device to read instructions on while i work. what am i doing wrong??

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  2. Elena Weber
    @elena_buffer

    hmmmm quick q is the layout is scrambled present in Safe Mode too? ??

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  4. Elif K.
    @elif.kowalski

    Sequence that works: 1) download the older package from teh ASUS support page and DDU, 2) disconnect teh network, 3) boot into Safe Mode (Settings > Recovery > Advanced startup > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings), 4) run DDU, choose Clean and restart, 5) install the older package, 6) reconnect.

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  6. Dario
    @dariow273

    Roll Back is greyed out when Windows doesnt have the previous driver package ccahed. Thats normal, not a sign anything is broken. u can see whats stored with pnputil /enum-drivers and remove a specific package with pnputil /delete-driver oemXX.inf /uninstall.

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  7. Elif K.
    @elif.kowalski

    before all that, create a restore point: Checkpoint-Computer -Description "before DDU" in an admin PowerShell, or via System Protection. cheap insurance. worked for me anyway 🤷

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  8. Elif K.
    @elif.kowalski

    ok this thread just saved my weekend. +1 same here what am i doing wrong??

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  9. Vik Larsen
    @vikl69

    respectfully disagree, i tried that and it made asus worse idk maybe im wrong lol

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  10. Dario
    @dariow273

    To stop Windows Update replacing it, use Device Installation Settings > No (System > About > Advanced system settings > Hardware) or the Group Policy "Do not inlcude drivers with Windows Updates" on Pro. lmk how it goes

    lol

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  11. Dario
    @dariow273

    @dariow273 what did u end up doing in the end. this. so much this

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  12. Elena Weber
    @elena_buffer
    Accepted solution

    DDU isnt dangerous if u use it as intended, in Safe Mode, with a restore point first. the real risk is running it in normal mode with the network on and letting Windows race u to install a driver mid-cleanup. hope that helps :)

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  13. Luca
    @lucky_pilot237

    yeahhh have u checked ur 56.72 settings? mine were reset after an update. any update on this?

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  14. Dario
    @dariow273

    honestly just reset the extension and save yourself the pain

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  15. Vik
    @vik.reyes
    in reply to @elena_buffer

    @elena_buffer DDU was much less scary than i expected. Clean install of teh older ASUS driver and everything works. Saving this thread for next time. u guys are the best!!!

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