The latest update for Nvidia GeForce driver 566.03 WHQL was released two days ago, and the company has now acknowledged a strange issue. According to a report by Overclock3D, users of Corsair’s iCUE software and Bluestacks may experience “higher than usual CPU usage” and are advised not to update to the latest graphics driver update.
Corsair’s iCUE software integrates compatible devices from the company into a single interface, allowing users to control RGB lighting, fan speeds, create macros, and monitor system performance. On the other hand, Bluestacks is an Android emulator for Windows operating system, primarily used for gaming and app development.
While it is strange for a graphics driver to significantly impact CPU usage, performance degradation should not be noticeable given the speed of modern CPUs.
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Corsair has also noted the issue and advised users to revert their GeForce drivers to version 561.09, at least until Nvidia comes up with a solution.
For NVIDIA users – as a temporary solution, try rolling back your NVIDIA drivers to 561.09 while we investigate this issue.
– Corsair (@corsair) October 23, 2024
You can revert your Nvidia GeForce drivers by going to Device Manager, which is the quickest way to revert to an older driver. Start by opening Device Manager and expand the Display Adapters section. Right-click on your Nvidia GPU and select Properties, then go to the Driver tab. From there, click on the Roll Back Driver button. This option is only available if you have recently installed a newer driver and will restore the previous version of the driver that was working without issues.
Another method to revert Nvidia drivers is to manually download and install the previous driver, but it is often recommended to use a tool like Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) for a clean and thorough removal of the problematic driver. First, download DDU from a trusted source, and run it in Safe Mode to completely remove all traces of the current driver from your system. This ensures the elimination of any remaining files or settings from the faulty driver, preventing conflicts with the older driver you want to install.
After using DDU, visit Nvidia’s driver archive to download an older driver version that works well for your system. When running the installation, select the custom (advanced) option and ensure a clean installation to ensure no remnants of the previous driver remain.
