NVCleanstall 1.19.0 is the latest release covered by the official download listing referenced for this site. It was published on April 23, 2025 and focuses on driver compatibility, package building stability, and laptop guidance.
Key changes in NVCleanstall 1.19.0
NVIDIA 576.02 installation fix
The release fixed a case where installation did not start correctly with 576.02 drivers.
Cloudflare bypass option
A checkbox was added on the first screen to bypass the Cloudflare content delivery network when that route is blocked.
Lower package-build thread count
The maximum compression thread count for Build Package was lowered from 20 to eight to reduce out-of-memory errors.
Clearer laptop guidance
NV Platform Controllers descriptions were clarified, and the Recommended profile now selects them on laptops.
Why update from 1.16.0 or 1.17.0
Newer NVIDIA support
Later releases include compatibility work for newer driver branches and full NVIDIA App support introduced in version 1.18.0.
Windows 11 improvements
Version 1.17.0 addressed Windows 11 24H2 driver-signature rebuild behavior, making later builds a better starting point for current Windows systems.
Update strategy
Preserve your working choices
Record the components you currently use, update NVCleanstall, and then rebuild the same conservative profile before experimenting with additional removals.