This is a guide on how to install proprietary NVIDIA Linux drivers (manually using .run files) and disable the Nouveau driver on Linux Mint 22. Linux kernels 6.8 and later have been tested.

Currently working NVIDIA drivers are:
– 560.xx (560.35.03 NFB)
– 550.xx (550.107.02)
– 535.xx (535.183.01)
– 470.xx ()

This guide works with NVIDIA GeForce 6/7/8/9/200/300/400/500/600/700/800/900/10/20/30/40 series cards.

This method allows you to easily install/test/use different versions of NVIDIA drivers. You can test BETA drivers and switch back to the stable version.

Linux Mint with Cinnamon runs very smoothly with the latest NVIDIA 560.xx/550.xx/535.xx drivers.

I tested this guide with NVIDIA 560.xx and 550.xx drivers/cards on the latest Linux Mint 22 with Cinnamon and Linux kernel 6.8. Here I am using NFB version 560.35.03 of the NVIDIA driver installer. It You can always choose the latest stable version, beta or any other version.

If you see a black screen, watch the video below:
https://youtu.be/3vcOqqSS8xc

Check out the full installation guide with commands from:
https://www.if-not-true-then-false.com/2024/linux-mint-nvidia-guide/

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