How to Install NVIDIA Drivers on Pop OS

If you're a fan of Linux-based operating systems like Pop OS, you might have encountered issues with installing NVIDIA drivers. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of installing NVIDIA drivers on Pop OS. This guide is particularly useful if your Driver Manager isn't working well or if you need to manually install the drivers.

Before we begin, make sure that you're running a 64-bit version of Pop OS and have an NVIDIA graphics card installed in your system. In my case, I have an HP G60-125NR with an AMD Turion X2 processor and an NVIDIA 8200M G graphics card. Follow along to learn how to install NVIDIA drivers on Pop OS.

Step 1: Disable Nouveau Kernel Driver

The first step is to disable the Nouveau kernel driver. To do this, open a terminal as root using the command `sudo pluma /etc/modprobe.d/nf`. Insert the following lines into the file:

```

options nouveau modeset=0

```

Press Ctrl+O to save and then press Enter to close the editor.

Step 2: Reboot Your System

Reboot your system by typing `reboot` in the terminal. Once your system has restarted, you'll need to exit the X Server. To do this, press Ctrl+Alt+F1 and log in with your user credentials. This will take you to a command-line interface.

Step 3: Install Required Packages

Now, install some required packages using the following commands:

```

sudo apt-get install dkms build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)

```

This will install the DKMS package manager and other essential tools for building the kernel.

Step 4: Block and Disable Nouveau Kernel Driver

Next, block and disable the Nouveau kernel driver by running the following commands:

```

sudo apt-get remove nvidia* && sudo apt autoremove

```

This will remove all NVIDIA packages from your system. If you're using a fresh installation of Pop OS, you can skip this step.

Step 5: Update and Upgrade Your System

Finally, update and upgrade your system using the following commands:

```

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade

```

This will ensure that your system is running with the latest updates and patches.

And that's it! With these steps, you should now have successfully installed NVIDIA drivers on Pop OS. If you encounter any issues or errors during the installation process, feel free to ask for help in the comments section below.

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