NVCleanstall lets you customize the NVIDIA GeForce Driver package by removing components that you don't need (or want). This not only keeps things tidy, but also lowers disk usage and memory footprint.
Publisher’s description
What is NVCleanstall?
NVCleanstall is a proprietary drivers & hardware program for Windows from TechPowerUp.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.19.0, released on April 23, 2025. 4 versions are listed since June 19, 2023, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.2 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Small download (1 KB)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
- The official download link did not answer at the last check
In short: NVCleanstall is a drivers & hardware tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is NVCleanstall safe to download?
- The file is served by closest-dl.techpowerup.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
9DD36EF956AF927CF41FA441F91B329A7973E13965E4E7D70E6FA9C1DF1CADE6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link did not answer when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›4 versions over 2 years · about 2.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.19.0Latest | April 23, 2025 | 1 KB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.18.0 | January 30, 2025 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.17.0 | November 28, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.16.0 | June 19, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TechPowerUp.NVCleanstall -escoop install extras/nvcleanstallNVCleanstall_1.19.0.exe /install /VERYSILENTRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- TechPowerUp
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 1.19.0
- Released
- April 23, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- June 23, 2023
- Versions listed
- 4
- Updates / year
- 2.2
- Website
- techpowerup.com
- winget ID
- TechPowerUp.NVCleanstall
- Scoop package
- extras/nvcleanstall
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is NVCleanstall free?
NVCleanstall is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is NVCleanstall safe to download?
The download comes from closest-dl.techpowerup.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install NVCleanstall with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can NVCleanstall be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does NVCleanstall run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of NVCleanstall?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 19, 2023.
What are alternatives to NVCleanstall?
Barrier, Display Driver Uninstaller, g-helper, NVIDIA Profile Inspector and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
