The NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Display Driver version 576.26, is based on Game Ready Driver 576.02 and addresses several issues, primarily for RTX 50 series GPUs, but also includes fixes for other NVIDIA GPUs. This hotfix is optional, beta, and undergoes a limited QA process, meaning the safest option is to wait for the next WHQL-certified driver unless you’re affected by the specific issues listed below.
Issues Fixed in Hotfix 576.26
RTX 50 Series GPUs
- Blank screens when running in DisplayPort 2.1 mode with HDR on specific LG monitors (27GX790A, 45GX950A, 32GX870A, 40WT95UF, 27G850A). [5080789]
- Grey screen crashes with multiple monitors. [5239138]
- Game crashes in Red Dead Redemption 2 shortly after starting in DX12 mode. [No ID provided]
- Game crashes in Dead Island 2 after updating to GRD 576.02. [5238676]
- Flickering background textures in Resident Evil 4 Remake. [5227655]
- Momentary display flicker when running in DisplayPort 2.1 mode with high refresh rates. [5009200]
All NVIDIA GPUs
- Light flickering in Forza Horizon 5 at nighttime. [5038335]
- Track corruption in Forza Motorsport during benchmark or night races. [5201811]
Additional Fixes
- Incorporates all fixes from the previous Hotfix 576.15, including:
- Shadow flicker/corruption in some games on RTX 50 series GPUs. [5231537]
- Lumion 2024 crashes on RTX 50 series when entering render mode. [5232345]
- GPU temperature monitoring utilities failing to report after PC wakes from sleep. [5231307]
- Game crashes while compiling shaders on RTX 50 series. [5230492]
- Black screen on RTX 50 series notebooks resuming from Modern Standby. [5204385]
- SteamVR V-SYNC micro-stutters with multiple displays on RTX 50 series. [5152246]
- Lower idle GPU clock speeds on RTX 50 series after updating to GRD 576.02. [5232414]
Download and Installation
- Download: Available exclusively through NVIDIA’s Customer Care support site: NVIDIA Hotfix Driver 576.26 for Windows 10 x64 and Windows 11 x64.
- Recommendation: Install this hotfix only if you experience the listed issues. Otherwise, stick with the WHQL-certified Game Ready Driver 576.02 or wait for the next official release. User feedback on X suggests mixed results, with some reporting no issues after installation, while others note persistent bugs, particularly with games like Black Myth: Wukong.
Notes
- Hotfix drivers are not WHQL-certified and are provided “as-is” with minimal testing. They aim to deliver quick fixes based on user feedback and NVIDIA’s ability to address issues promptly.
- NVIDIA plans to incorporate these fixes into the next official driver release, after which the hotfix will be removed.
- If you encounter issues not addressed by this hotfix, consider reverting to a stable driver like 572.83, as some users have reported better stability with older versions.