NVIDIA Studio Driver v617.42 (WHQL)

NVIDIA Studio Driver v617.42 (WHQL)
Released October 6, 2026

NVIDIA Studio Driver Release Notes (PDF):  us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/617.42/61...sd-release-notes.pdf
NVIDIA Control Panel User's Guide (PDF): us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/617.42/61...uick-start-guide.pdf

Release Highlights:
NVIDIA Studio Drivers provide artists, creators, and 3D developers the best performance and reliability when working with creative applications. To achieve the highest level of reliability, Studio Drivers undergo extensive testing against multi-app creator workflows and multiple revisions of the top creative applications from Adobe to Autodesk and beyond.
Applications:
The October NVIDIA Studio Driver provides optimal support for the latest new creative applications and updates including DaVinci Resolve 21.1, Adobe Premiere Pro, Perplexity App, and support for Topaz Labs Hyperion 2.5.

Note: The driver support for the Geforce 10 series, Geforce 900 series, Geforce 700 series is discontinued. Last supported driver for this series is Geforce Security Driver v582.66

Fixed Issues in Version 617.42 WHQL
Fixed Applications Bugs:

• Assassin's Creed Shadows may crash to desktop after extended gameplay after updating to driver 616.56
• Judgement/Lost Judgement/ Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. may fail to launch after updating to driver 616.56

Fixed General Bugs

• No picture on Samsung Odyssey G95NC monitor when connected via HDMI after updating to R615 drivers
• Certain monitors may not wake from sleep when connected via DisplayPort after updating to R615 drivers

Known Issues in Version 617.42 WHQL

• “Prefer Maximum Performance” Power Management Mode may not be applied correctly

Download:
Windows 10/11 Desktop: us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/617.42/61...nal-nsd-dch-whql.exe
Windows 10/11 Notebook: us.download.nvidia.com/Windows/617.42/61...nal-nsd-dch-whql.exe

Cheers
Tom