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I'm a beginner and I'm following this guide on how to create a deep learning environment. Nvidia-smi was working when I installed nvidia drivers, but after installing Cuda (which went successfully) it stopped working properly. Output:

nvidia-smi
NVIDIA-SMI has failed because it couldn't communicate with the NVIDIA driver. Make sure that the latest NVIDIA driver is installed and running.

nvidia-settings

ERROR: NVIDIA driver is not loaded


ERROR: Unable to load info from any available system


 nvcc -V
nvcc: NVIDIA (R) Cuda compiler driver
Copyright (c) 2005-2018 NVIDIA Corporation
Built on Sat_Aug_25_21:08:01_CDT_2018
Cuda compilation tools, release 10.0, V10.0.130

Secure boot is disabled, I have tried rebooting, and sudo prime-select nvidia

Luoa R
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    During those installation steps, in the step for installing the CUDA itself from the .run file, did you unselect the NVIDIA driver install part? I have heard of issues when installing the driver that comes with the .run file. There is a chance that it might have removed the driver. Also, does your BIOS have Secure Boot disabled? – Terrance Mar 19 '20 at 17:51
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    Unfortunately I didn't unselect, I typed yes for all the questions. Should I uninstall everything and start from scratch? And yes Secure Boot is disabled. – Luoa R Mar 19 '20 at 19:20
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    Yes, that would be recommended to remove the driver and CUDA, then start it over. The good part is when you run the `.run` file for the installation, unselecting the NVIDIA driver allows you to use the driver that is compatible with your video card. – Terrance Mar 19 '20 at 19:34
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    Thank you. Unselecting the driver install in Cuda solved the problem. – Luoa R Mar 20 '20 at 08:59
  • please explain how you did it. If possible by posting an Answer to your own question. – KansaiRobot Oct 20 '20 at 06:40

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