NVIDIA Driver r418-windows End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
NVIDIA Driver r418-windows reached end of life on 1 Mar 2022. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the NVIDIA Driver release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 4 Feb 2019 | 7y 8mo ago |
| Active Support ended | 23 Apr 2019 | security fixes only after this |
| Security Support ended | 1 Mar 2022 | 4y 7mo ago |
| Latest release | 427.45 · 20 Apr 2021 | final |
Where to go from r418-windows
Recommended target: NVIDIA Driver r615-windows (supported until 9 Sept 2027).
The newest actively supported branch is NVIDIA Driver r615-windows (latest release 616.92).
Frequently asked questions
Is NVIDIA Driver r418-windows still safe to use?
NVIDIA Driver r418-windows reached end of life on 1 Mar 2022, 1,679 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download NVIDIA Driver r418-windows?
Yes — the final release (427.45) 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 r418-windows to?
Upgrade to NVIDIA Driver r615-windows, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 9 Sept 2027).