The new release fixes DX content running on Vulkan

Mar 26, 2020 13:38 GMT  ·  By

NVIDIA has made available a new version of its Vulkan GeForce Graphics driver, namely 442.81, which resolves the offset handling in VkAccelerationStructureBuildOffsetInfoKHR, and removes a bug that caused DXVK apps to crash when running on Optimus laptops.

When it comes to supported GPUs, this release is valid for NVIDIA’s GeForce and Quadro cards that have a Turing, Volta, Pascal, Maxwell (first and second generation) or Kepler based GPUs (all models listed in the Release Notes below).

As for the operating systems, version 442.81 consists of two downloadable packages: one suitable for the 64-bit variants of Microsoft’s Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and OSes, and the other compatible with Windows 10 64-bit platform.

Do not try installing these packages on OSes other than the ones mentioned above (even if it might seem to work at first), as this can lead to various malfunctions.

Regarding installation, first ensure this release supports your GPU model, save the appropriate package compatible with your operating system, run it, and wait for the wizard to extract all files required for the upgrade.

Afterward, follow all on-screen instructions for a complete and successful installation. Also, it would be a good idea to perform a system reboot to allow all changes to take effect properly.

That said, download NVIDIA GeForce Graphics Vulkan Driver 442.81, apply it on your computer, and always check our website to be aware when a newer version is available for download.

Release Notes