Version: 361.43 WHQL
Release Date: 2015.12.21
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Build Info:

• NView version 146.90
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• Nvidia Physx version 9.15.0428
• Geforce Experience - version 2.8.1.21
• Cuda - version 8.0

NVIDIA continues to work closely with VR headset and game developers to deliver amazing VR games and applications. This Game Ready driver includes the latest GameWorks VR tweaks, bug fixes, and optimizations to ensure you have the ultimate VR gaming experience.

Gaming Technology
Support added for GameWorks VR 1.1 including VR SLI support for OpenGL applications and support for the latest Oculus SDK

Supported Products:

Desktop:

Notebook:

Desktop 32-bit Vista/7/8/8.1
Desktop 64-bit Vista/7/8/8.1

Desktop 32-bit Win10
Desktop 64-bit Win10

Notebook 32-bit Vista/7/8/8.1
Notebook 64-bit Vista/7/8/8.1

Notebook 32-bit Win10
Notebook 64-bit Win10

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.9.1.22
 
 
This is the stable release. Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.
 
Version: 2.9.1.22
Release Date: Thu Jan 14, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 39.7 MB
 
 
 

GeForce Experience 2.9.1.22 Release Highlights

• Fixes an intermittent GPU power state fluctuation on idle system
• Fixes an audio corruption streaming from PC to SHIELD
• Fixes Sonic and Sega All Star Racing crash streaming from PC to SHIELD
• Fixes microphone recording failure if user presses any other key while push-to-talk button is held

More info:

Nvidia GeForce 361.60 Hotfix Release Notes

This is a GeForce Hot Fix driver, version 361.60 that addresses the following issues:

• Crashes in Photoshop & Illustrator
• Install & clocking related issues

Software Modules:

• Unknown, not released by Nvidia

Advisory: Install only if you are experiencing the issues listed.

DESKTOP

Windows 7/8 32-bit
Windows 7/8 64-bit

Windows 10 32-bit
Windows 10 64-bit

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.10.1.2 Beta
 
 
Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.

This release fixes and improves the following issues: broadcast/windowed-mode stability that was introduced as a new feature on the last beta release, preview camera, and audio (again) not being sent to SHIELD Controller from PC.

Version: 2.10.1.2 Beta
Release Date: Wed Jan 27, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 43.4 MB
 

 
 

GeForce Experience 2.10.1.2 Beta Release Highlights

• Improvements:
  ○ Broadcast stability
  ○ Windowed mode capture reliability
   
• Fixes:
  ○ Camera preview in both full screen and windowed mode games
  ○ Audio is no longer sent to the SHIELD Controller by default when connected to the PC

How to join SHIELD Hub beta:

1. On your SHIELD device/PC, Join this community https://plus.google.com/communities/101996193095182428008
2. Choose to "Become a tester" on this page: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nvidia.tegrazone3
3. Open the Google Play Store and search for the NVIDIA SHIELD Hub page. Within a few minutes (it may take a bit longer), you will see an "UPDATE" button.
4. Select "UPDATE" to download and install the latest beta build.
5. On your PC, make sure GeForce Experience is also using the latest beta version

GeForce Experience BETA READ ME

GeForce Experience Beta Adds In-Game Screenshot Capture, Edit & 4K Upload

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.9.1.35
 
 
This is the stable release. Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.
 
Version: 2.9.1.35
Release Date: Wed Jan 27, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 39.7 MB
 
 
 

GeForce Experience 2.9.1.35 Release Highlights

• Fixes a Win32 exception while starting driver installation
• Fixes an intermittent GPU power state fluctuation on idle system
• Fixes an audio corruption streaming from PC to SHIELD
• Fixes Sonic and Sega All Star Racing crash streaming from PC to SHIELD
• Fixes microphone recording failure if user presses any other key while push-to-talk button is held

More info:

Version: 361.75 WHQL
Release Date: 2016.01.27
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Build Info:

• NView version 147.00
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• Nvidia Physx version 9.15.0428
• Geforce Experience - version 2.9.1.35
• Cuda - version 8.0

Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix possible makes it into the Game Ready driver. As a result, you can be sure you’ll have the best day-1 gaming experience for your favorite new titles.

Game Ready
Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Rise of the Tomb Raider and Tom Clancy’s The Division (Beta)

Gaming Technology
Beta support on GeForce GTX GPUs for external graphics over Thunderbolt 3

Supported Products:

Desktop:

Notebook:

Desktop 32-bit Vista/7/8/8.1
Desktop 64-bit Vista/7/8/8.1

Desktop 32-bit Win10
Desktop 64-bit Win10

Notebook 32-bit Vista/7/8/8.1
Notebook 64-bit Vista/7/8/8.1

Notebook 32-bit Win10
Notebook 64-bit Win10

Version: 361.82 Hotfix
Release Date: 2016.02.01
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
 

This is a GeForce Hot Fix driver, version 361.82 that addresses the following issues:

• Eject NVIDIA Graphics Device

Version: 361.91 WHQL
Release Date: 2016.01.27
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Build Info:

• NView version 147.00
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• Nvidia Physx version 9.15.0428
• Geforce Experience - version 2.9.1.35
• Cuda - version 8.0

Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix possible makes it into the Game Ready driver. As a result, you can be sure you’ll have the best day-1 gaming experience for your favorite new titles.

Game Ready
Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for ARMA 3, Street Fighter V, Monster Hunter Online, and HITMAN (Beta)

More info:

Supported Products:

Desktop:

Notebook:

Desktop 32-bit Vista/7/8/8.1
Desktop 64-bit Vista/7/8/8.1

Desktop 32-bit Win10
Desktop 64-bit Win10

Notebook 32-bit Vista/7/8/8.1
Notebook 64-bit Vista/7/8/8.1

Notebook 32-bit Win10
Notebook 64-bit Win10

Nvidia GeForce 356.39 Beta (Vulkan)

Windows driver version 356.39 and Linux driver version 355.00.26 provide beta support for Vulkan. To read more about Vulkan head to Nvidia's blog here. Information on Vulkan are listed by Khronos Group here, specifications are listed on GitHub here.

New Extensions

The following new extensions are provided with this release:

• GL_NV_draw_vulkan_image
• VK_NV_glsl_shader

Supported Products:

You will need any one of the following Kepler or Maxwell (both first and second generation Maxwell) based GPUs to get access to Vulkan functionality:

Desktop:

Spoiler

Quadro Series: M6000, M5000, M4000, K6000, K5200, K5000, K4000, K4200, K2200, K2000, K2000D, K1200, K620, K420
GeForce 900 Series: GTX TITAN X, GTX 980 Ti, GTX 980, GTX 970, GTX 960, GTX 950
GeForce 700 Series: GTX TITAN Z, GTX TITAN Black, GTX TITAN, GTX 780 Ti, GTX 780, GTX 770, GTX 760, GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GTX 750 Ti, GTX 750, GTX 745, GT 740, GT 730, GT 720, GT 710, GT 705
GeForce 600 Series: GTX 690, GTX 680, GTX 670, GTX 660 Ti, GTX 660, GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GTX 650 Ti, GTX 650, GTX 645, GT 645, GT 640, GT 630

Notebook:

Spoiler

Quadro Series: K5100M, K5000M, K4100M, K4000M, K3100M, K2200M, K2100M, K3000M, K2000M, K1100M, K1000M, K620M, K610M, K510M, K500M

WINDOWS

Windows 7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
Windows 7/8/8.1 (64-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

LINUX

Linux (32-bit)
Linux (64-bit)

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.10.2.40

Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.

Version: 2.10.2.40
Release Date: Thu Feb 18, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 41.1 MB

GeForce Experience 2.10.2.40 Release Highlights

•  Fixes an audio issue when a SHIELD Controller is connected to the PC.
• Improves GameStream stability and connectivity.
• Fixes an issue when GameStream ends after host PC monitor is off or disconnected.

More info:

Geforce Experience 2.10.2.40

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.11.0.54 Beta

Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.

Version: 2.11.0.54 Beta
Release Date: Thu Feb 18, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 42.8 MB

GeForce Experience 2.11.0.54 Beta Release Highlights

» GAMESTREAM CO-OP
You can now play GameStream Co-op in windowed-mode! Network robustness is improved as we've added automatic reconnect for spotty network connection. We've also improved overall stability.
» SCREENSHOT
With upcoming DX12 titles coming up, you're now ready to capture screenshots for DX12 enabled games.
» SHARE CONTROLS
You can now access Share preferences in a more user-friendly interface in-game. Within the GeForce Experience client, we've moved these controls from "Preferences" Tab to the "Share" button. The Share controls now autoscales to the higher resolution monitors.
» BROADCAST
You can now broadcast with less CPU usage consumption. Overall stability is improved with this release.
» GAMESTREAM
Connecting your GeForce Experience to SHIELD device is now robust with an automatic pairing recovery process.

Known Issues and Updates:

• We'll be releasing an update next week to remove "Powered by GeForce" in the Broadcast title.

How to join SHIELD Hub beta:

1. On your SHIELD device/PC, Join this community https://plus.google.com/communities/101996193095182428008
2. Choose to "Become a tester" on this page: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/com.nvidia.tegrazone3
3. Open the Google Play Store and search for the NVIDIA SHIELD Hub page. Within a few minutes (it may take a bit longer), you will see an "UPDATE" button.
4. Select "UPDATE" to download and install the latest beta build.
5. On your PC, make sure GeForce Experience is also using the latest beta version

Geforce Experience Beta 2.11.0.54

Nvidia GeForce 356.43 Beta (Vulkan)

Windows driver version 356.43 and Linux driver version 355.00.28 provide beta support for Vulkan. To read more about Vulkan head to Nvidia's blog here. Information on Vulkan are listed by Khronos Group here, specifications are listed on GitHub here.

February 23rd, Windows 356.43, Linux 355.00.28

• Add support for 64-bit vertex attribute formats
• Improve performance of vkBindBufferMemory, vkBindImageMemory and vkCreateGraphicsPipelines
• No longer enumerate Fermi based GPUs in vkEnumeratePhysicalDevices
• Improved compatibility with recent Linux kernels

New Extensions

The following new extensions are provided with this release:

• GL_NV_draw_vulkan_image
• VK_NV_glsl_shader

Supported Products:

You will need any one of the following Kepler or Maxwell (both first and second generation Maxwell) based GPUs to get access to Vulkan functionality:

Desktop:

Spoiler

Quadro Series: M6000, M5000, M4000, K6000, K5200, K5000, K4000, K4200, K2200, K2000, K2000D, K1200, K620, K420
GeForce 900 Series: GTX TITAN X, GTX 980 Ti, GTX 980, GTX 970, GTX 960, GTX 950
GeForce 700 Series: GTX TITAN Z, GTX TITAN Black, GTX TITAN, GTX 780 Ti, GTX 780, GTX 770, GTX 760, GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GTX 750 Ti, GTX 750, GTX 745, GT 740, GT 730, GT 720, GT 710, GT 705
GeForce 600 Series: GTX 690, GTX 680, GTX 670, GTX 660 Ti, GTX 660, GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GTX 650 Ti, GTX 650, GTX 645, GT 645, GT 640, GT 630

Notebook:

Spoiler

Quadro Series: K5100M, K5000M, K4100M, K4000M, K3100M, K2200M, K2100M, K3000M, K2000M, K1100M, K1000M, K620M, K610M, K510M, K500M

WINDOWS

Windows 7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
Windows 7/8/8.1 (64-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

LINUX

Linux (32-bit)
Linux (64-bit)

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.11.1.2 Beta

Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.

Version: 2.11.1.2Beta
Release Date: Thu Feb 25, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 42.8 MB

• Removed "Powered by GeForce GTX" from broadcast title in Twitch or YouTube Live.

Geforce Experience Beta 2.11.1.2

Version: 362.00 WHQL
Release Date: 2016.03.01
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix possible makes it into the Game Ready driver. As a result, you can be sure you’ll have the best day-1 gaming experience for your favorite new titles.

Game Ready

Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Far Cry Primal, and the latest update for Dying Light

Software Modules:

• NView - version 147.00
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
• GeForce Experience - version 2.9.1.35
• CUDA - version 8.0

Issues and Updates

This driver does not include any bug fixes for issues reported with driver 361.91. Some of these fixes are targeted for the next driver release.

Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

Supported Products:

Desktop

Notebook

DESKTOP

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

NOTEBOOK

Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

Nvidia GeForce 356.45 Beta (Vulkan)

Windows driver version 356.45 and Linux driver version 355.00.29 provide beta support for Vulkan. To read more about Vulkan head to Nvidia's blog here. Information on Vulkan are listed by Khronos Group here, specifications are listed on GitHub here.

March 2nd, Windows 356.45, Linux 355.00.29

• Support Vulkan API version v1.0.4
• Fix device lost issue with some MSAA resolves
• Fix vkGetQueryPoolResults() when queryCount=0
• Fix OpImageQuerySample with images
• Fix OpVectorExtractDynamic issues with doubles
• Fix handling of sparse image miptail when the whole image fits within a page
• Improve vkAcquireNextImageKHR() conformance to WSI spec
• Improve GL_KHR_vulkan_glsl compatibility when using GLSL directly
• Improve GPU texturing performance in some cases
• Improve vkAllocateDescriptorSets()/vkFreeDescriptorSets() performance in some cases
• Improve vkCmdBindDescriptorSets() performance in some cases
• Improve vkCmdCopyImage() performance in some cases

New Extensions

The following new extensions are provided with this release:

• GL_NV_draw_vulkan_image
• VK_NV_glsl_shader

Supported Products:

You will need any one of the following Kepler or Maxwell (both first and second generation Maxwell) based GPUs to get access to Vulkan functionality:

Desktop:

Spoiler

Quadro Series: M6000, M5000, M4000, K6000, K5200, K5000, K4000, K4200, K2200, K2000, K2000D, K1200, K620, K420
GeForce 900 Series: GTX TITAN X, GTX 980 Ti, GTX 980, GTX 970, GTX 960, GTX 950
GeForce 700 Series: GTX TITAN Z, GTX TITAN Black, GTX TITAN, GTX 780 Ti, GTX 780, GTX 770, GTX 760, GTX 760 Ti (OEM), GTX 750 Ti, GTX 750, GTX 745, GT 740, GT 730, GT 720, GT 710, GT 705
GeForce 600 Series: GTX 690, GTX 680, GTX 670, GTX 660 Ti, GTX 660, GTX 650 Ti BOOST, GTX 650 Ti, GTX 650, GTX 645, GT 645, GT 640, GT 630

Notebook:

Spoiler

Quadro Series: K5100M, K5000M, K4100M, K4000M, K3100M, K2200M, K2100M, K3000M, K2000M, K1100M, K1000M, K620M, K610M, K510M, K500M

WINDOWS

Windows 7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
Windows 7/8/8.1 (64-bit)

Windows 10 (32-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)

LINUX

Linux (32-bit)
Linux (64-bit)

Version: 364.47 WHQL
Release Date: 2016.03.07
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Software Modules:

• NView - version 147.00
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
• GeForce Experience - version 2.10.2.40
• CUDA - version 8.0

More info:

Version: 364.51 WHQL
Release Date: 2016.03.08
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Software Modules:

• NView - version 147.00
• HD Audio Driver - version 1.3.34.4
• NVIDIA PhysX System Software - version 9.15.0428
• GeForce Experience - version 2.10.2.40
• CUDA - version 8.0

Game Ready
Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Tom Clancy’s The Division, Hitman, Need for Speed, Ashes of the Singularity, and Rise of the Tomb Raider

Gaming Technology
Support for Vulkan API

(This Beta driver should fix some issues described here.)

Supported Products:

Desktop:

Notebook:

Desktop:

• Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
• Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit)
• Windows 10 (32-bit)
• Windows 10 (64-bit)

Notebook:

• Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (32-bit)
• Windows Vista/7/8/8.1 (64-bit)
• Windows 10 (32-bit)
• Windows 10 (64-bit)

Version: 364.72 WHQL
Release Date: 2016.3.28
Operating System: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Language: English (US)
Release notes: »PDF link«
Control Panel User's Guide: »PDF link«

Prior to a new title launching, our driver team is working up until the last minute to ensure every performance tweak and bug fix possible makes it into the Game Ready driver. As a result, you can be sure you’ll have the best day-1 gaming experience for your favorite new titles.

Virtual Reality

Virtual reality is here! This Game Ready driver brings full support for the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, optimizations and enhancements for virtual reality games such as EVE: Valkyrie, Chronos, and Elite Dangerous, and the latest support for NVIDIA VRWorks. Make sure your PC is GeForce GTX VR Ready before stepping into the Rift! The new driver also brings the latest support and enhancements for the upcoming HTC Vive headset.

Game Ready

Learn more about how to get the optimal experience for Quantum Break, Killer Instinct, Dark Souls III, and Paragon early-access.

Software Modules:

• NView: 147.00
• Graphics Driver: 364.72
• 3D Vision Controller Driver: 364.44
• 3D Vision Driver: 364.72
• HD Audio Driver: 1.3.34.4
• Miracast Virtual Audio: 364.72
• Nvidia GeForce Experience: 2.11.2.46
• PhysX System Software: 9.15.0428
• CUDA: 8.0

Issues and Updates

The following sections list the important changes and the most common issues resolved in this version. This list is only a subset of the total number of changes made in this driver version. The NVIDIA bug number is provided for reference.

Added or updated the following SLI profiles:

Supported Products:

Desktop

Notebook

DESKTOP

 Windows Vista/7/8/8.1

 Windows Vista/7/8/8.1

 Windows 10

 Windows 10 (64-bit)

NOTEBOOK

 Windows 7/8/8.1

 Windows 7/8/8.1

 Windows 10

 Windows 10

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.11.2.46

Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.

Version: 2.11.2.46
Release Date: Mon Mar 28, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 42.8 MB

GeForce Experience 2.11.2.46 Release Highlights

Please note: GeForce Experience v2.11.2.46 and GeForce Experience BETA v2.11.2.49 require the latest SHIELD Hub, which was also released today, to use GameStream. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.tegrazone3&hl=en

• Adds VR readiness check for notebooks under "My Rig"
• Adds VR category in GFE feedback
• Improves pairing and connectivity with Shield devices
• Fixes audio in remote desktop mode of GameStream

GeForce Experience 2.11.2.46

Nvidia GeForce Experience 2.11.2.49 Beta

Please note that if you already have GeForce Experience installed you can normally update directly via that method otherwise update manually with the direct link provided at the end of this post.

Version: 2.11.2.49
Release Date: Mon Mar 28, 2016
Operating System: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10
Language: International
File Size: 45.6 MB

GeForce Experience 2.11.2.49 Release Highlights

Please note: GeForce Experience v2.11.2.46 and GeForce Experience BETA v2.11.2.49 require the latest SHIELD Hub, which was also released today, to use GameStream. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nvidia.tegrazone3&hl=en

• Adds VR readiness check for notebooks under "My Rig"
• Adds VR category in GFE feedback
• Improves pairing and connectivity with Shield devices
• Fixes audio in remote desktop mode of GameStream

GameStream Users:

• Update required: GameStream users will also need to update to the latest SHIELD Hub (version 4.10). You will be required to log back into your NVIDIA account in order to sync with your SHIELD device.

GameStream COOP users:

• Update required: GameStream COOP users (hosts) will need to update to this latest version of GeForce Experience Beta. GameStream COOP users (guest PC) should have the chrome app automatically updated.

GeForce Experience 2.11.2.49