NVIDIA Driver r525-windows End of Life
Support dates and upgrade guidance — rebuilt from live data.
NVIDIA Driver r525-windows reached end of life on 1 Dec 2023. It no longer receives security fixes.
Support timeline
Official dates from the NVIDIA Driver release process.
| Milestone | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Initial release | 10 Nov 2022 | — |
| End of life | 1 Dec 2023 | 2.7 years ago |
| Latest release | 529.19 · 31 Oct 2023 | final |
Where to go from r525-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 r525-windows still safe to use?
NVIDIA Driver r525-windows reached end of life on 1 Dec 2023, 982 days ago, and is no longer covered by standard support. Running it means no guaranteed security fixes.
Can I still download NVIDIA Driver r525-windows?
Yes — the final release (529.19) 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 r525-windows to?
Upgrade to NVIDIA Driver r610-windows, the newest actively supported branch (supported until 3 Aug 2027).