How do you properly install NVIDIA driver on Ubuntu 18.10

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After I tried to install my GPU driver, my Ubuntu wouldn't boot. How do I install my driver correctly? Every time I try after I restart my system my Ubuntu won't boot. I'd like to know how to properly install my GPU NVIDIA driver. Thanks.

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As noted below, purge, not remove is needed to rid your system of old configuration files. e.g. sudo apt-get purge nvidia-driver-390. (Equivalent to apt-get remove --purge ...)
– ubfan1
Nov 26 at 22:35

I "purged" my Nvidia driver to try and boot my computer, but it's still trying to use the Nvidia driver I don't have. Do you know how to get it to boot using Ubuntu's driver?
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

List any remaining nvidia packages with dpkg -l nvidia* (only the ones starting with "ii" ). Purge those packages too. Can you log into the guest session? If so, there may be leftover nvidia config in one of your hidden dot files (files whose first character is a period).
– ubfan1
2 days ago

I can't log on to the gust session, but I'll try to purge the remaining packages.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

"Failed to read file 'nvidia*'"
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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As noted below, purge, not remove is needed to rid your system of old configuration files. e.g. sudo apt-get purge nvidia-driver-390. (Equivalent to apt-get remove --purge ...)
– ubfan1
Nov 26 at 22:35

I "purged" my Nvidia driver to try and boot my computer, but it's still trying to use the Nvidia driver I don't have. Do you know how to get it to boot using Ubuntu's driver?
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

List any remaining nvidia packages with dpkg -l nvidia* (only the ones starting with "ii" ). Purge those packages too. Can you log into the guest session? If so, there may be leftover nvidia config in one of your hidden dot files (files whose first character is a period).
– ubfan1
2 days ago

I can't log on to the gust session, but I'll try to purge the remaining packages.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

"Failed to read file 'nvidia*'"
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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boot drivers nvidia gpu 18.10

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As noted below, purge, not remove is needed to rid your system of old configuration files. e.g. sudo apt-get purge nvidia-driver-390. (Equivalent to apt-get remove --purge ...)
– ubfan1
Nov 26 at 22:35

I "purged" my Nvidia driver to try and boot my computer, but it's still trying to use the Nvidia driver I don't have. Do you know how to get it to boot using Ubuntu's driver?
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

List any remaining nvidia packages with dpkg -l nvidia* (only the ones starting with "ii" ). Purge those packages too. Can you log into the guest session? If so, there may be leftover nvidia config in one of your hidden dot files (files whose first character is a period).
– ubfan1
2 days ago

I can't log on to the gust session, but I'll try to purge the remaining packages.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

"Failed to read file 'nvidia*'"
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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show 2 more comments

As noted below, purge, not remove is needed to rid your system of old configuration files. e.g. sudo apt-get purge nvidia-driver-390. (Equivalent to apt-get remove --purge ...)
– ubfan1
Nov 26 at 22:35

I "purged" my Nvidia driver to try and boot my computer, but it's still trying to use the Nvidia driver I don't have. Do you know how to get it to boot using Ubuntu's driver?
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

List any remaining nvidia packages with dpkg -l nvidia* (only the ones starting with "ii" ). Purge those packages too. Can you log into the guest session? If so, there may be leftover nvidia config in one of your hidden dot files (files whose first character is a period).
– ubfan1
2 days ago

I can't log on to the gust session, but I'll try to purge the remaining packages.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

"Failed to read file 'nvidia*'"
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

As noted below, purge, not remove is needed to rid your system of old configuration files. e.g. sudo apt-get purge nvidia-driver-390. (Equivalent to apt-get remove --purge ...)
– ubfan1
Nov 26 at 22:35

I "purged" my Nvidia driver to try and boot my computer, but it's still trying to use the Nvidia driver I don't have. Do you know how to get it to boot using Ubuntu's driver?
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

List any remaining nvidia packages with dpkg -l nvidia* (only the ones starting with "ii" ). Purge those packages too. Can you log into the guest session? If so, there may be leftover nvidia config in one of your hidden dot files (files whose first character is a period).
– ubfan1
2 days ago

I can't log on to the gust session, but I'll try to purge the remaining packages.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

"Failed to read file 'nvidia*'"
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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Run on Terminal software-properties-gtk

Go to "Additional Driver" tab.

Select NVIDIA Driver and click on apply changes.

NVIDIA

When completed reboot.

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

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I tried but it wouldn't boot.
– Mickey Mouse
Nov 26 at 2:37

I think your previous installations of NVIDIA drivers are causing the problem. See this and try the GUI again.
– Hobbyist
Nov 26 at 7:20

I can't boot Ubuntu at all, I'm stuck in recovery mode. So I can't do that.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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Run on Terminal software-properties-gtk

Go to "Additional Driver" tab.

Select NVIDIA Driver and click on apply changes.

NVIDIA

When completed reboot.

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

I tried but it wouldn't boot.
– Mickey Mouse
Nov 26 at 2:37

I think your previous installations of NVIDIA drivers are causing the problem. See this and try the GUI again.
– Hobbyist
Nov 26 at 7:20

I can't boot Ubuntu at all, I'm stuck in recovery mode. So I can't do that.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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Run on Terminal software-properties-gtk

Go to "Additional Driver" tab.

Select NVIDIA Driver and click on apply changes.

NVIDIA

When completed reboot.

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

I tried but it wouldn't boot.
– Mickey Mouse
Nov 26 at 2:37

I think your previous installations of NVIDIA drivers are causing the problem. See this and try the GUI again.
– Hobbyist
Nov 26 at 7:20

I can't boot Ubuntu at all, I'm stuck in recovery mode. So I can't do that.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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up vote
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Run on Terminal software-properties-gtk

Go to "Additional Driver" tab.

Select NVIDIA Driver and click on apply changes.

NVIDIA

When completed reboot.

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

Run on Terminal software-properties-gtk

Go to "Additional Driver" tab.

Select NVIDIA Driver and click on apply changes.

NVIDIA

When completed reboot.

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

answered Nov 25 at 15:51

Hobbyist

1,086617

I tried but it wouldn't boot.
– Mickey Mouse
Nov 26 at 2:37

I think your previous installations of NVIDIA drivers are causing the problem. See this and try the GUI again.
– Hobbyist
Nov 26 at 7:20

I can't boot Ubuntu at all, I'm stuck in recovery mode. So I can't do that.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

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I tried but it wouldn't boot.
– Mickey Mouse
Nov 26 at 2:37

I think your previous installations of NVIDIA drivers are causing the problem. See this and try the GUI again.
– Hobbyist
Nov 26 at 7:20

I can't boot Ubuntu at all, I'm stuck in recovery mode. So I can't do that.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

I tried but it wouldn't boot.
– Mickey Mouse
Nov 26 at 2:37

I think your previous installations of NVIDIA drivers are causing the problem. See this and try the GUI again.
– Hobbyist
Nov 26 at 7:20

I can't boot Ubuntu at all, I'm stuck in recovery mode. So I can't do that.
– Mickey Mouse
2 days ago

add a comment |

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