The Xorg log indicates there is a config file.
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[ 5.697] (==) Using config file: "/etc/X11/xorg.conf"
Did you add this file? I ask because reading through the instructions from
roblm for installing the driver from the Nvidia website, I see:
Select No at this screen:
Would you like to run the nvidia-xconfig utility to automatically update your X configuration file…..
It's my understanding that config file is either created manually by you, or by running the nvidia-xconfig utility. Most of the time, Mint installations are run without that file. (There are some instances where one might use/need that file.)
That is the only thing which comes to mind for me while checking the Xorg log.
I did notice the following related to GLX which is not what I am used to seeing, but I do not know if that is because installing the Nvidia website version did something different or the Xorg config file is causing a difference. I only have limited experience helping others with this type of install.
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[ 5.721] (II) Loading sub module "glxserver_nvidia"
[ 5.721] (II) LoadModule: "glxserver_nvidia"
[ 5.721] (II) Loading /usr/lib/xorg/modules/extensions/libglxserver_nvidia.so
[ 5.770] (II) Module glxserver_nvidia: vendor="NVIDIA Corporation"
[ 5.770] compiled for 1.6.99.901, module version = 1.0.0
[ 5.770] Module class: X.Org Server Extension
...
[ 6.861] (II) Initializing extension GLX
[ 6.861] (II) Initializing extension GLX
[ 6.861] (II) Indirect GLX disabled.
[ 6.861] (II) GLX: Another vendor is already registered for screen 0
If you did not add that config file, then maybe you would want to try removing and reinstalling the driver making sure to select no at the screen to run the nvidia-xconfig utility.
It is possible just removing that config file and rebooting would address the issue, but I do not know that for sure. If you want to try that I suggest making a Timeshift snapshot first. You can remove the file by runing
sudo rm /etc/X11/xorg.conf
.