How To Run a .run File as Root for Nvidia Drivers on Ubuntu

In this guide, we will walk you through the process of running a .run file as root for Nvidia drivers on Ubuntu. This can be useful when you need to install Nvidia drivers manually. However, please remember that running commands as root should be done with caution. Always ensure that the package or command is trustworthy before running it with sudo.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

• A .run file that you want to execute. In this case, it is an Nvidia driver file.
• Ubuntu operating system.
• Terminal access.
• Sudo or root privileges.

Step 1: Open Terminal

Firstly, open the Terminal application on your Ubuntu system. You can do this by searching for “Terminal” in the applications menu or by using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + T.

Step 2: Navigate to the Directory

Next, navigate to the directory where your .run file is located. Use the cd command to change directories. For example, if your file is in the Downloads directory, you would type:

cd ~/Downloads

The ~ symbol represents your home directory, and cd stands for “change directory”.

Step 3: Make the File Executable

Before you can run the .run file, you need to make it executable. This can be done with the chmod command followed by 755 and the filename. Here’s an example:

chmod 755 NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-460.32.03.run

In this command, chmod changes the file mode, 755 sets the permissions to read, write, and execute for the owner, and read and execute for the group and others. Replace NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-460.32.03.run with the name of your .run file.

Step 4: Run the File as Root

Now that the file is executable, you can run it as root. This is done by typing sudo before the command to run the file. Here’s an example:

sudo ./NVIDIA-Linux-x86_64-460.32.03.run

In this command, sudo stands for “superuser do”, which allows you to run commands with root-level permissions. The ./ before the filename is used to specify that the file is in the current directory.

You will be prompted to enter your password before the command is executed. This is a security feature of sudo.

Conclusion

That’s it! You have successfully run a .run file as root on Ubuntu. This guide should help you manually install Nvidia drivers if needed. However, if you are a beginner and not familiar with running commands as root, it is recommended to explore other methods for installing drivers, such as using the “Additional Drivers” tool in the system settings.

Remember to always exercise caution and backup your system before making any changes or installations. For more information on installing Nvidia drivers, you can visit the Nvidia website.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to ask for help on the Ubuntu Forums or Ask Ubuntu.