What is Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and why is it recommended when fixing D3 error 1016?

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What is Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and why is it recommended when fixing D3 error 1016?
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Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) is a free utility designed to completely remove graphics card drivers, including registry entries and leftover files. Standard uninstallers often leave remnants that can cause conflicts. DDU performs a thorough clean uninstall, ensuring a fresh installation of the new drivers, which is crucial for resolving D3 error 1016.