NVIDIA Driver r495-windows End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
NVIDIA Driver r495-windows reached end of life on 14 Jan 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the NVIDIA Driver release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 12 Oct 2021 | — |
| End of life | 14 Jan 2022 | 4.6 years ago |
| Latest release | 497.29 · 20 Dec 2021 | final |
Where to go from r495-windows
Recommended target: NVIDIA Driver r610-windows (supported until 3 Aug 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is NVIDIA Driver r610-windows (latest release 610.88).
Frequently asked questions
Is NVIDIA Driver r495-windows still safe to use?
NVIDIA Driver r495-windows reached end of life on 14 Jan 2022, 1,668 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download NVIDIA Driver r495-windows?
Yes — the final release (497.29) generally remains available from vendor archives and OS package mirrors, but installing it means running software with known, unpatched vulnerabilities.
What should I upgrade NVIDIA Driver r495-windows to?
Upgrade to NVIDIA Driver r610-windows, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 3 Aug 2027).