Все способы:
- Способ 1: Обновление драйвера графического адаптера
- Способ 2: Выключение контейнерных процессов
- Способ 3: Перезапуск служб
- Способ 4: Удаления кеша данных
- Способ 5: Консоль
- Способ 6: Отключение «Быстрого запуска»
- Способ 7: Удаление сторонних антивирусов
- Способ 8: Переустановка фирменного софта
- Дополнительные причины
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Способ 1: Обновление драйвера графического адаптера
Если «Панель управления NVIDIA» не запускается, то в первую очередь стоит вручную обновить драйвер графического адаптера, используя встроенные возможности. Вероятно, предыдущая версия программного обеспечения была повреждена, а функции ОС позволят установить базовое ПО для компонента, после чего получится скачать актуальный фирменный софт через панель управления:
- Нажмите правой кнопкой мыши по «Пуску» и в появившемся меню выберите запуск «Диспетчера устройств».
- Разверните меню «Видеоадаптеры» и, если у вас две видеокарты (например, интегрированная от Intel и дискретная NVIDIA, что чаще всего встречается в ноутбуках), то найдите проблемный адаптер, кликните по его названию правой кнопкой мыши и из контекстного меню выберите опцию «Обновить драйвер».
- В новом окне кликните по строке «Автоматический поиск драйверов».
Следует отметить, что для обновления ПО потребуется доступ в интернет. Если актуальные и неповрежденные драйверы будут найдены на официальных серверах Microsoft, то вы увидите соответствующее уведомление. Останется скачать и установить софт, после чего пробовать запустить «Панель управления NVIDIA».
Способ 2: Выключение контейнерных процессов
Для эффективной работы приложения от НВИДИА в фоновом режиме работают контейнерные процессы. Если в их функционировании произошел сбой, тогда панель управления может вовсе не запуститься. Попробуйте перезапустить такие процессы вручную:
- Щелкните правой кнопкой мыши по панели задач и запустите «Диспетчер задач».
- На вкладке «Процессы» найдите все процессы, которые связаны с NVIDIA. В названии должно быть слово «Container». Выделите строку и нажмите на кнопку «Снять задачу».
- Для удобства при поиске процесса можете переключиться на вкладку «Сведения».
Запускать вручную фоновые процессы не нужно – если проблема была действительно связана с ними, то они будут запущены самостоятельно, а «Панель управления NVIDIA» начнет стабильно работать.
Способ 3: Перезапуск служб
Как известно, за работу приложений и процессов отвечают специальные службы в Windows 11. «Панель управления NVIDIA» – не исключение, поэтому есть смысл вручную перезапустить работу связанных с ней служб:
- Одновременно нажмите на клавиши «Win + R», чтобы вызвать диалоговое окно «Выполнить», затем введите команду
services.mscи кликните по кнопке «ОК». - В центральной части окна оснастки найдите службу «NVIDIA Display Container LS» и щелкните по ней правой кнопкой мыши, затем из меню выберите опцию «Перезапустить». Также следует аналогичным образом перезапустить службы под названием NVIDIA LocalSystem и «NVIDIA Telemetry Container».
Как только важные серверные службы перезапущены, можете закрывать оснастку и запустить панель управления.
Способ 4: Удаления кеша данных
Иногда переполненный кеш приводит к конфликту программного обеспечения, в частности к проблемам в работе самого фирменного софта NVIDIA. В случае с этой программой можно попытаться вручную удалить временные данные в кеше, отыскав их на локальном диске, куда она установлена.
- Как правило, ПО от НВИДИА инсталлируется на системный локальный диск, поэтому рассматривать инструкцию будем с учетом этого. Запустите «Проводник», а в адресную строку скопируйте следующий путь:
C:\ProgramData\NVIDIA Corporation\NV_Cache. - Если каталог «NV_Cache» отсутствует, тогда можете его поискать по другому адресу —
C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\NVIDIA Corporation, где под UserName подразумевается имя пользователя.
Если здесь есть искомая папка с кешем, то все ее содержимое нужно удалить. Для этого выделите все файлы (одновременно нажав клавиши «Ctrl + A») и воспользоваться контекстным меню и соответствующей функцией или клавишей «Delete». Чтобы удалить данные безвозвратно, можете использовать сочетание «Shift + Delete».
Способ 5: Консоль
С помощью «Командной строки» или «Терминала» можно создать альтернативную ссылку в виде исполняемого файла, который будет отвечать за запуск «Панели управления NVIDIA». Этот вариант мы также разберем на примере пути к корневой директории приложения, выбранного по умолчанию. Сразу следует отметить, что если каталог был выбран вручную, то в консольной команде нужно использовать его:
- Запустите «Терминал» от имени администратора. Для этого в Windows 11 можно щелкнуть правой кнопкой мыши по «Пуску» и выбрать соответствующий пункт.
- Введите команду
mklink c:\WIndows\System32\nvcplui.exe "c:\program files\nvidia corporation\control panel client\nvcplui.exe"и нажмите на клавишу «Enter», чтобы ее выполнить.
Если в окне консоли отобразилось уведомление об успешном создании символической ссылки, то можно попытаться получить доступ к «Панели управления NVIDIA» через нее. Для этого запустите штатный «Проводник», затем перейдите по пути C:\Windows\System32. В списке содержимого отыщите файл «nvcplui.exe» и попытайтесь запустить его, дважды кликнув по нему левой кнопкой мыши.
Если открыть панель управления удалось, тогда в дальнейшем можете использовать созданную символическую ссылку для открытия приложения. Для более быстрого доступа к ней можете создать ярлык и поместить его на панель задач или на рабочий стол.
Способ 6: Отключение «Быстрого запуска»
Не исключено, что проблема с запуском софта является следствием работы «Быстрого запуска». Вообще функция предназначена для ускорения загрузки Windows при включении ПК, но замечено, что ввиду особенностей ее реализации иногда происходит негативное влияние на некоторые системные и сторонние процессы. Попробуйте отключить «Быстрый запуск» в Windows 11:
- Через поиск или «Пуск» найдите и вызовите классическую «Панель управления».
- В меню «Просмотр» выберите способ отображения разделов как крупные или мелкие значки для удобства. Перейдите в раздел «Электропитание».
- На панели слева кликните по ссылке «Действия кнопок питания».
- Щелкните по строке «Изменение параметров, которые сейчас недоступны».
- Ниже станут активны несколько дополнительных возможностей, среди которых есть функция «Быстрого запуска». Снимите у нее отметку и нажмите на кнопку «Сохранить изменения».
Способ 7: Удаление сторонних антивирусов
Некоторые пользователи утверждают, что решить проблему с запуском «Панели управления NVIDIA» помогает удаление сторонних антивирусов. Чаще всего рассматриваемая ошибка возникала при использовании таких программ, как AVG или Avast. Даже если вы используете другое антивирусное решение от сторонних разработчиков, можете полностью удалить такой софт с компьютера и проверить, ушла ли проблема. В нашем отдельном материале есть алгоритмы действий на примере наиболее популярных антивирусных продуктах.
Подробнее: Удаление антивируса с компьютера
Способ 8: Переустановка фирменного софта
Если ничего не помогло, то вполне вероятно, что ошибка связана с самим программным обеспечением, например с повреждением его файлов в результате системных сбоев или вирусных атак. Тогда может помочь переустановка фирменного софта с предварительным удалением старых файлов.
В Windows 11 удаление программ осуществляется несколькими способами, в том числе и через классическую «Панель управления» и соответствующий раздел в «Параметрах»:
- Нажмите на кнопку «Пуск» и выберите «Параметры».
- На панели слева переключитесь в «Приложения», а в центральной части окна нажмите по строке «Установленные приложения».
- Останется в списке программ отыскать ПО от NVIDIA, кликнуть по трем горизонтальным точкам и выбрать пункт «Удалить», после чего действуйте согласно инструкциям пошагового мастера удаления.
Как только все файлы программы будут удалены, скачайте актуальную версию программного обеспечения с официального сайта. О том, как это сделать, наш автор писал более подробно в отдельном материале. Несмотря на то что инструкция предназначена для предыдущей операционной системы («десятки»), она подойдет и для Windows 11.
Подробнее: Установка NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Дополнительные причины
Существует еще несколько дополнительных причин, которые могут препятствовать корректной работе «Панели управления NVIDIA». Приведем в качестве примера наиболее распространенные:
- Использование сразу нескольких мониторов может затруднить запуск фирменного софта от НВИДИА, в особенности если также применяется и стороннее программное обеспечение для организации их работы. Чтобы исправить проблему, попробуйте выключить все дисплеи кроме основного, перезагрузить компьютер.
- Обратите внимание, что в «Диспетчере устройств» в меню «Видеоадаптеры» не должно быть пункта с базовыми видеоадаптерами Майкрософт. Даже если у вас две видеокарты, например одна из них интегрированная, то обновите программное обеспечение и для нее.
- Некоторые сторонние инструменты, которые непосредственно связаны с работой графического адаптера, также могут приводить к рассматриваемой проблеме. К таким инструментам относятся средства для использования планшета в качестве второго монитора (тогда устанавливаются дополнительные драйверы, а саму программу можно отыскать в разделе с приложениями в «Параметрах», после чего удалить такой софт).
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After the recent Windows 11 update, many NVIDIA Graphics Card users have reported that their NVIDIA control panel missing. NVIDIA control panel is quite useful because with it you can change your display settings. Also, can manage 3D settings, and can configure Surround, PhysX. Yes, it is quite annoying, when NVIDIA Control Panel not showing in the context menu, start menu, or even not appears on the Desktop.
What Causes this issue in Windows?
Unfortunately, there isn’t any single cause behind this error. So here are the most common causes of the NVIDIA Control Panel not showing on Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Graphics Card Driver – Outdated, Corrupted, or Incompatible Graphics card driver can cause such issues. Re-Installation of a compatible driver can be a reliable solution.
- Windows Update – If you don’t check for NVIDIA Graphics Card driver update through the NVIDIA GeForce Experience. Then, maybe you are using an outdated graphics card driver. And, if you have updated Windows 11 recently, then the driver might not be compatible with your new Windows 11 version.
- Incorrect or missing registry entries – In Windows, Registry stores low-level settings of the OS and applications that opt to use the registry. NVIDIA Control Panel also opts to use registry settings. So, If any related registry entries are missing, then it can cause the Control Panel missing issue.
- Other Causes – It might be possible that due to some third-party software interference, the NVIDIA control panel got corrupted or hidden.
Well, whatever the cause, this issue can be resolved. Because I had experienced the same issue. So, if you can’t find the NVIDIA control panel on your PC, then give the following solutions a try.
You don’t have to try all solutions, just try until you find the solution that works for you. From basic to advanced, I have added all solutions to fix the missing NVIDIA Control Panel issue. Don’t hesitate in trying the advanced or complex solution if the basic doesn’t seem to work.
Solutions: NVIDIA Control Panel Missing
Solution 1: Unhide NVIDIA Control Panel.
If the NVIDIA Control Panel is installed on your Windows PC. But it’s not showing on the desktop context menu and notification tray. Then, there is a slight possibility that it might get hidden. This usually happens mostly after the NVIDIA Graphics Card Driver update. Let’s see, how you can get back the NVIDIA Control Panel, by following these steps.
1. Click on the Search icon on Windows 11 and search for “NVIDIA Control Panel”. Click on Open from search results.
Alternative Method for Windows 10 users.
- Click on the start menu, and search for Control Panel. Launch the Application from the search results by clicking on Open.
- Now, to easily access NVIDIA Control Panel, change the Control Panel view. So, In the control panel, under view, select “Large icons”.
- Scroll down a little, look for “NVIDIA Control Panel”, and click on it to open.
Note: Is NVIDIA Control Panel is not showing in Control Panel. Don’t worry, check out the next solution.
2. Once, NVIDIA Control Panel opens up, click on the Desktop menu, and enable these two options.
- Add Desktop Context Menu
- Show Notification Tray Icon
3. That’s it, Close the NVIDIA Control Panel. Now, you can access the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking anywhere on the desktop or using the system tray.
4. In Windows 11, you have to click on “Show more options”.
Solution 2: Open NVIDIA Control Panel manually.
On my PC, NVIDIA Control Panel is not showing after setting up a view to Large Icons. But, On the laptop, it is showing. Ok, so if you’re facing the same issue, then no need to worry. Still, you can open the NVIDIA Control Panel and enable the context menu and notification tray options. (For context, I am using NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Graphics Card, and Windows 11 Pro version in my PC.)
1. Do open the following directory in File Explorer.
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer
Note: If you can’t find the NVIDIA Corporation folder in Program Files, then look for the same inside the Program Files (x86) Folder.
2. Now, In the NvContainer folder, you will see nvcontainer executable file. Right-click on it and then click on “Run as Administrator”.
3. You” ll now see the “NVIDIA Settings” icon in the notification/system tray.
4. Right-Click on it, and then click on “NVIDIA Control Panel”.
5. That’s it, once NVIDIA Control Panel gets open, enable those two options from the desktop menu. (Check the 4th step of the above solution.)
Solution 3: Use Task Manager.
If you’re not able to find out the NVIDIA Corporation folder inside Program Files and Program Files (x86). Then, you can take the help of the Task Manager.
1. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc Keyboard shortcut to open Task Manager. (Or, you can right-click on the start menu, and from the WinX menu you can do open task manager.)
2. In Task Manager, under the processes tab, look for NVIDIA Container. (There might be multiple processes, it’s normal.)
3. Right-Click on NVIDIA Container and then click on File Location.
4. This option will open the NvContainer folder. And, from there you can execute the nvcontainer file, and then from NVIDIA settings, you can easily open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
Solution 4: Access NVIDIA Control Panel in Old Laptop.
If NVIDIA Control Panel missing issue occurs on your old laptop. Then, chances are you’re using an old NVIDIA driver. In that case, you have to access the Control Panel Client folder to open the NVIDIA Control Panel.
1. Do open the following Directory.
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Control Panel Client
2. Inside the Control Panel Client folder you will see the nvcplui file, right-click on it. And click on “Run as administrator”. NVIDIA Control Panel will get open.
3. You can now pin it to the taskbar. Or, you can create a shortcut for it.
Solution 5: Restart NVIDIA Services.
To keep Apps and Features running in Windows, a huge number of services keep running in the background. And, each Windows program comes with a batch of services. Which launch automatically when you run that program. So, it might be possible that NVIDIA Control Panel-related services have become unresponsive or disabled. Well, in both cases, you have to restart all NVIDIA services in order for the Control Panel to re-appear.
1. Press Windows + R keyboard shortcut, Run window will get open.
2. Type services.msc in it and press the enter key.
3. Services Window will get open, now, you have to restart the following NVIDIA services. (It might be possible that only the first two appear in the services window. Which is ok.)
NVIDIA Display Container LS NVIDIA LocalSystem Container NVIDIA NetworkService Container NVIDIA Telemetry Container
4. Right-Click on the service and then choose the restart option. Do the same with all four services.
5. After restarting all four services, see if you can see the NVIDIA Control Panel in your system tray or in the context menu. If not, then you might need to update Graphics Driver.
Solution 6: Install Nvidia Control Panel App from Microsoft Store
It might be possible that NVIDIA Control Panel App got corrupted. In that case, uninstall it from Windows 11 Settings. And, installing it again from Microsoft Store, can solve the NVIDIA Control Panel not showing the issue.
1. Press the Windows + I keyboard shortcut to open Windows 11 Settings App.
2. Click on Apps > Installed Apps.
3. Scroll down and find NVIDIA Control Panel. Click on the three-dots icon next to the App name, and then click on uninstall.
4. Now, open Microsoft Store App, search for NVIDIA Control Panel, and install the App. Or, open the following link.
Get NVIDIA Control Panel Microsoft Store
5. That’s it, you can now add an App in the context menu and system tray from the Desktop Menu.
Solution 7: Add NVIDIA Control Panel in Startup Folder
This solution is suggested by the NVIDIA Support team. If the control panel is missing from the system tray after restarting Windows. Then, this solution might be useful for you. Basically, in this solution, we will add the NvContainer file in the startup folder. So that, it will automatically appear in the system tray whenever you restart Windows next time.
1. First, open the following directory and copy the nvcontainer file.
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvContainer
For Old Laptop Users – If you’re using an old Windows laptop, then you have to copy NVDisplay.Container file from the following directory.
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\Display.NvContainer
2. Now, Press Windows + R keyboard shortcut.
3. Type shell:startup in the Run window and press the enter key.
4. Startup folder will get open, paste the copied NvContainer file into it. (And, if you’re using an old laptop or old NVIDIA driver, then you have to paste NVDisplay.Container file in it.)
5. Now, From the startup folder, right-click on the NvContainer file and then click on properties.
6. In the Properties window, click on compatibility, and enable the “Run this program as an administrator” option. Click on Apply then click on ok.
7. That’s it, now, restart your Windows, and hopefully, the issue got resolved now.
Solution 8: Install Latest NVIDIA Graphics Driver.
It could be possible that you’re using an outdated NVIDIA Driver. And, for NVIDIA Control Panel to work, Graphics Driver needs to be up-to-date. Personally, as I mentioned, on my PC, I am using NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Graphics Card. So, to update its graphics driver, I use NVIDIA GeForce Experience software. (Don’t use third-party driver updater software.)
Manually Download and Update NVIDIA Drivers.
1. By going to the official website of NVIDIA Drivers, you can download the latest driver. You have to select your graphics card details and Windows version, in order to download the driver file.
2. Once, you select all the details, you will get the graphics card driver download option. Download and install it on your PC.
Find out Graphics Card Info.
If you don’t know which graphics card you’re using on your Windows PC or laptop. Then, to find out you can either use CPU-Z software. Or, you can use the following method.
1. Open the Run (Press Windows + R Key) Window, and type dxdiag in it.
2. DirectX Diagnostic Tool will get open with your system information.
3. Click on the Display tab, and under device details, you can find out your Graphics Card Information.
Once, you got all the required information, go to the NVIDIA Driver Download site. Enter all information and download the driver file.
Update Driver using Device Manager.
Important: Most of the time, the Device Manager doesn’t seem to work. That’s why I suggest you download and install the driver manually using the above-mentioned method.
1. Right-Click on the start button and then click on Device Manager.
2. In Device Manager, extend Display Adaptors.
And, you will see your Graphics Card. Right-Click on it, and then click on update driver.
3. After that, click on “Search Automatically for Drivers“.
That’s it, Windows will now check the driver update and will install if found.
So, these were the solutions to fix the “NVIDIA Control Panel is missing” issue. If you face any trouble while trying out any solution, feel free to comment. And, If after getting the NVIDIA Control Panel, it’s showing the “NVIDIA Display settings are not available” error, then you can read my article on it.
Be it for an avid gamer or a graphics designer, the NVIDIA graphics card always holds a special place. Generally, NVIDIA GPU is added to your system to experience high performance and powerful graphics. And, NVIDIA Control Panel app enables you to control and access the settings, properties, and functioning of the graphics card. But what happens when you are unable to open or even find the NVIDIA control panel? It leaves you worried. This article will guide you to fix the NVIDIA control panel missing Windows 10 or 11.
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This GPU application was developed and launched by NVIDIA corporation, a leading tech product manufacturer in the world. Yet, issues may arise due to reasons listed below:
- outdated, corrupt, or incompatible driver
- recent Windows 10 update not compatible with the NVIDIA Driver.
- NVIDIA Control Panel corrupt.
Method 1: Roll Back Windows Update
The eye to updating your Windows 10 operating system is an appreciative effort. But sometimes it is possible that your graphics driver might not be compatible with the latest release or upgraded version of Windows. Thus, revert your latest windows update from your system to resolve the NVIDIA control panel missing Windows 10 issue.
1. Press the Windows + I keys to launch Settings.
2. Select Update & Security.
3. Select Recovery from the left pane.
4. Click on Get started button.
5. Follow the on-screen instruction and your Windows will roll back to the previous version.
Method 2: Unhide NVIDIA Control Panel
Unknowingly sometimes if you hide the NVIDIA Control Panel, it goes missing. Rarely, it is also possible that your Windows 10 or a third-party application hide the icon. Thus, it might look like it’s missing. Perform the steps given below and unhide the NVIDIA Control Panel.
1. Press Windows key, type control panel and click on Open.
2. Here, set View by as Large icons, then select NVIDIA Control Panel from the list of items.
3. Select the Desktop menu present at the top.
4. Under the Desktop menu, ensure Add Desktop Context Menu and Show Notification Tray Icon options are enabled. If not, check to mark it.
5. Finally, close the NVIDIA Control Panel application and try opening it via Desktop or system tray.
Also Read: Fix NVIDIA Control Panel Not Opening
Method 3: Restart NVIDIA Services
Various services are running constantly in the background to make other apps run smoothly. Therefore, restart all the NIVIDIA-related services to make its control panel appear again. Here is how to do it and resolve the NVIDIA control panel display settings missing issue.
1. Press the Windows + R keys together to launch the Run dialog box.
2. Type services.msc and press Enter key to open the Services window.
3. On the Services windows, locate services that start with the name NVIDIA. Right-click each such service and select Restart from the context menu.
4. If the service is not running, then right-click it once again and click on Start.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 for restarting the following services as well:
- NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
- NVIDIA NetworkService Container
- NVIDIA Telemetry Container
Check if this method brings back the NVIDIA Control Panel app. If not, don’t lose hope yet. Try the next solution to rectify the NVIDIA control panel missing Windows 10 problem.
Method 4: Update NVIDIA Graphics Driver
The graphic driver is an essential feature of any online game or computer itself. The GPU manufacturers often release updates and features. Also, to avoid any kind of technical problems like flickering screen, improper display working, screen on/off, and so forth, it is necessary to update the graphic driver as they are responsible for the efficiency and performance of the computer. So, update the graphic driver and see if this update works out. Read our guide on 4 ways to update graphic drivers in Windows 10.
Also Read: How to Disable or Uninstall NVIDIA GeForce Experience
Method 5: Manually Open NVIDIA Control Panel
You can force the NVIDIA Control Panel to appear by launching it manually. To do so, follow the steps given below.
1. Press the Windows + E keys simultaneously to launch File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the following location path.
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation
Note: The location may vary as per your installation.
3. Double-click and open the Control Panel Client folder. Locate and right-click the nvcplui.exe file. Then, select Run as administrator from the context menu.
Check if the NVIDIA Control Panel missing Windows 10 is found again.
Method 6: Do Not Overclock GPU
Overclocking GPU removes the limitation of the graphics card and enables it to carry out above its safety limit. Thus, this process may cause an error sometimes. Therefore, it is necessary not to cross the limit. This is because going forward the limitation might stop the functioning of your graphics card. And this overclocked GPU could be the reason behind the missing NVIDIA Control Panel. Though the direct cause is not found, many users disclosed that reducing GPU overclock enabled the NVIDIA Control Panel to be visible again.
Also Read: What is NVIDIA Virtual Audio Device Wave Extensible?
Method 7: Modify Compatibility Settings
If the error repeats often even after rectifying it, then NVIDIA Support provided us with a permanent solution. Follow the steps given below to modify compatibility settings and fix NVIDIA control panel display settings missing issue.
1. Press the Windows + E keys together to open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to the following location.
C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Display.NvContainer
3. On the Display.NvContainer folder, locate the file Display.NvContainer. Right-click on it and select Copy from the context menu.
4. Press Windows + R keys together to launch the Run dialog box.
5. Type shell:startup and hit Enter key to launch the Startup folder.
6. On the folder, press Ctrl + V keys simultaneously to paste the copied folder.
7. Then, right-click the copied Display.NvContainer folder and select Properties from the context menu.
8. On the Properties window, go to the Compatibility tab. Now, check the Run this program as administrator box under the Settings section. Select Apply and then click OK to save the changes made.
Check if the NVIDIA control panel display settings missing in your Windows 10 are fixed.
Method 8: Reinstall NVIDIA Graphics Driver
None of the above solutions worked out? Do not worry. You have one final method to work out. It is to try and reinstall the NVIDIA Control Panel application. Here is how to uninstall and reinstall the application.
1. Hit the Windows key, type device manager, and click on Open.
2. Double-click on Display adapters to expand the driver.
3. Here, right-click the NVIDIA graphics driver or adapter and select Uninstall device in the context menu.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver and restart the PC.
5. Go to the NVIDIA drivers download page and fill up the NVIDIA adapter model details and select Search.
6. On the new page, click Download to download the installation wizard.
7. Once downloaded, run the setup file and install the driver on your system.
8. Finally, reboot your PC and see if you can find NVIDIA Control Panel on the desktop or system tray.
Also Read: How to Disable or Uninstall NVIDIA GeForce Experience
How to Check if NVIDIA chip is Installed on your Windows PC
1. Press the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys together to open Task Manager.
2. On the Task Manager window, switch to the Performance tab and select GPU 0 or GPU 1 on the left pane.
3. On the right pane of GPU, see the graphics card model name present at the top right corner of the page. If it starts with NVIDIA, then the NVIDIA Control Panel should be available on your computer.
Pro Tip: How to Install NVIDIA Control Panel App
To install NVIDIA Control App from Microsoft Store, implement the steps given below:
1. Go to the NVIDIA Control Panel Microsoft store page.
Note: Ensure all the system requirements are met.
2. Select the Get button to install the application.
Recommended: Fix NVIDIA Container High CPU Usage on Windows 10
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The NVIDIA Control Panel is an important app for managing your NVIDIA GPU, but sometimes it won’t open. In many such reported cases, nothing happens when users select to open the NVIDIA Control Panel; however, sometimes an error message will pop up.
If the NVIDIA Control Panel is not opening in Windows 11, don’t fret. Here’s how to get it working again.
1. Run the NVIDIA Control Panel With Admin Rights
Most users usually select to open the NVIDIA Control Panel from Windows 11’s desktop context menu. However, you can select to run that app as an administrator in the following steps:
- Right-click your taskbar’s Start menu button and select the Search shortcut.
- Type NVIDIA Control Panel in the search box.
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Right-click the NVIDIA Control Panel result to select a Run as administrator on that app’s context menu.
Setting NVIDIA Control Panel to always run as administrator is tricky because that UWP app is installed within a restricted access folder. You’ll need to take ownership of the WindowsApps folder to open that directory. Then select the «Run as administrator» option for the nvcplui.exe file. The default path for the file is:
C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\NVIDIACorp.NVIDIAControlPanel_8.1.963.0_x64__56jybvy8sckqj\nvcplui.exe
2. End NVIDIA Background Processes
Sometimes you can’t see NVIDIA Control Panel when multiple instances of it are already running. Ending NVIDIA background processes will enable you to restart the app. This is how you terminate background NVIDIA background processes:
- Bring up the Task Manager tool (pressing Ctrl + Shift + Esc) is the quickest method for opening it).
- Select Processes if a different tab opens with Task Manager.
- Next, scroll down the Processes tab to find NVIDIA processes.
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Select all NVIDIA processes and click their End task buttons.
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Click the Windows Explorer process with the right mouse button and select Restart.
- Try opening the NVIDIA Control Panel again.
3. Start (or Restart) the NVIDIA Display Container Service
A common reason for the NVIDIA Control Panel not opening is a disabled NVIDIA Display Container service. Other NVIDIA services also need to be enabled for the app to work right. So, you should check that service and others are enabled and running like this:
- Bring up Windows 11’s file search utility.
- Type Services into the file search box and select to run that app from there.
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Scroll to and double-click NVIDIA Display Container LS.
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Next, select the Automatic option if the Startup menu setting is set to anything else.
- Select Start (in the properties window) to run the service if it’s stopped.
- Make sure you click Apply for saving the settings.
- Select OK to exit the NVIDIA Display Container LS Properties window.
- Repeat steps three to seven for the NVIDIA LocalSystem and NetworkService Container services.
4. Repair the NVIDIA Control Panel App
Windows 11’s standard Repair and Reset app options are available for NVIDIA Control Panel. So, those troubleshooting options might help you fix that app not opening. You can select the Reset and Repair options in the same place within the NVIDIA Control Panel settings. Our guide on about resetting Windows 11s apps includes step-by-step instructions for how to apply do this.
5. Update Your PC’s NVIDIA Graphics Driver
Updating the NVIDIA graphics driver on your PC will also update the control panel app for it. So, that’s a potential solution worth trying if your graphics card’s driver is outdated. You can apply this potential fix by following the instructions within our guide to updating NVIDIA GPUs.
6. Install Missing Visual C++ Redistribute Packages
Another possibility is that the NVIDIA Control Panel doesn’t open because your PC is missing a required Visual C++ Redistributable package to run it. You can eliminate this possible cause by updating Visual C++ packages on your PC if needed. This is how to install a missing Visual C++ Redistributable in Windows:
- Open up the Microsoft Visual C++ download page in your browser software.
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Click the X64 link for the latest Visual Studio 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022 packs.
- Double-click the VC_redist.arm64.exe (Visual C++ installer) file once it’s downloaded.
- Go through the install process.
7. Edit the Windows Registry
This Windows Registry tweak creates a new context menu option for opening the NVIDIA Control Panel. As this solution involves deleting a key, we recommend you learn how to back up the Windows Registry before proceeding.
To apply this fix, edit the Registry as follows:
- Open Registry Editor by pressing the Win + R keyboard shortcut, typing regedit in the Run dialog, and clicking OK.
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Input this key location in the registry address bar and press Return:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers - Click the NvCplDesktopContext subkey with the right mouse button and select Delete.
- Select Yes to confirm that you’re sure about deleting the NvCplDesktopContext key.
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Erase the path currently in the registry bar, and input this different location:
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell - Next, right-click Shell and select New.
- Click Key to add a new subkey to Shell.
- Type Nvidia Control Panel to be the new key’s name.
- Then right-click the Nvidia Control Panel subkey and select its New and Key context menu options.
- Input command for the subkey’s title.
- Select command and double-click its (Default) string.
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Next, input the following path in the Value data box:
C:\Windows\System32\nvcplui.exe - Select OK to save the string value.
- Now select to reboot your Windows 11/10 PC.
8. Reinstall the NVIDIA Control Panel
The NVIDIA Control Panel is a UWP app you can uninstall, download, and reinstall. If none of the other fixes in this guide work for you, that app might have corrupted or missing files. To do so, remove the NVIDIA Control Panel in Settings, as outlined in our guide for how to uninstall apps on Windows.
When you’ve uninstalled NVIDIA Control Panel, restart your PC. Then click Get in Store app on the NVIDIA Control Panel Microsoft Store page. Select Open Microsoft Store, and click Get to reinstall the app.
Tweak Graphics Settings in the NVIDIA Control Panel Again
Those potential solutions will usually fix the NVIDIA Control Panel not opening in Windows. However, there are many potential causes for the NVIDIA Control Panel not opening; and it is not guaranteed those resolutions will resolve that issue in all scenarios. If you need any more resolutions for fixing that app not starting, consider submitting a help ticket on the NVIDIA support page.
This article commented by MiniTool Software Ltd mainly helps you fix various Nvidia Control Panel problems like not opening, not finding, not working, not showing, etc. Read the below details for the best solution.
What Is NVIDIA Control Panel?
Nvidia Control Panel is a software developed by NVIDIA designed to manage Nvidia graphics card settings on computers. It is especially useful for gamers or other computer enthusiasts to overclock their GPU for better performance.
However, you may encounter some problems while using Nvidia Control Panel. This article provides some common fixes for some common errors related to Nvidia Control Panel.
Nvidia Control Panel on Windows 11 Shows Windows 10
While running Windows 11 operating system (OS) and updated to the latest version of the Nvidia GeForce driver, some users may find that the system information in NVIDIA Control Panel displays Windows 10.
For this conflict, you do not have to worry. Windows 11 and Windows 10 drivers are included in the same installation package and you don’t install the wrong driver. Microsoft usually makes OS versions tricky to determine in code.
Just check your DirectX Diagnostic Tool or winver details for system information. If they all say your OS is Windows 11, nothing needs to be worried about. Technically, Windows 11 is just a feature update of Windows 10.
NVIDIA Control Panel Not Opening Windows 11
You may also come across a problem that you can’t see the Nvidia control panel when you right-click on your desktop. If so, you can try the following methods.
#1 Restart NVIDIA Display Container LS
To start/restart the Nvidia Display Container LS service, just follow the below steps.
- Open Windows 11 Services app.
- Scroll down the list to find Nvidia Display Container LS, right-click on it and select Start.
- If the Nvidia Display Container service is already started, choose Restart.
- Then, right-click on it again and select Properties.
- In its Properties window, under the default General tab, set the Startup type to Automatic and click Apply > OK.
#2 Copy Nvcontainer File to the Startup Folder
If the above method fails to deal with can’t open the Nvidia control panel Windows 11 problem, you can manually move the Nvidia Container file to the system startup folder.
- Navigate to C:\Program Files(x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\Display.NvContainer. If you can’t find the NVIDIA folder in the Program Files (x86) folder, just switch to the Program Files folder to look for it.
- Copy Container file.
- Open Windows 11 Startup folder. Usually, its location in Windows 11 is C:\Users\Username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup.
- Paste Container file into the Startup folder.
- Right-click on the Container file in the Startup folder and set the file to run as administrator.
- Restart your PC.
#3 Dive Deep the Context Menu or Start Menu
The context menu of Windows 11 is a little bit different from that of Windows 10. When you right-click, there are fewer options in the Win11 context menu than that of Win10. To see more complete options in Win 11 context menu, just click Show more options and you will see your graphics card manager panel.
If you still can’t find Nvidia Control Panel there, just seek it in Windows 11 Start Menu or search it in Windows Search.
If Nvidia Control Panel does be installed on your computer and you just can’t see it in your context menu, then, you can add it there.
- Go to Windows 11 Control Panel to find and open Nvidia Control Panel.
- In Nvidia Control Panel, click on the Desktop menu and select Add Desktop Context Menu option.
- Close Nvidia Control Panel and restart the machine.
Then, you should see the Nvidia Control Panel in your right-click context menu.
#4 Update NVIDIA Graphics Drivers
Nvidia control panel not found Windows 11 problem may be caused by GPU driver issues. Thus, you can try to solve it by updating the graphics card driver. To achieve that, do as below.
- Open Windows 11 Device Manager.
- Expand the Display adapters section.
- Right-click your Nvidia graphics driver and select Update driver.
- Then, follow the on-screen instruction to complete the task.
You can also receive the possible GPU card driver by directly updating your system.
#5 Reinstall NVIDIA Graphics Drivers
If updating the GPU driver can’t handle your problem or your current driver is the newest. You may try to uninstall the current driver and reinstall it to fix the Nvidia control panel not showing Windows 11 issue. To do that, just choose Uninstall device in the above picture and restart the PC to let Windows automatically reinstall the missing Nvidia control panel driver.
Or, you can directly go to NVIDIA’s official website to manually search and download the Nvidia graphics driver package for Windows 11. Then, extract the downloaded executable file to install the driver.
#6 Remove Certain Files
Some users claimed that removing “nvdrsdb0.bin” and “nvdrsdb1.bin” from the Nvidia folder and restarting the computer fix the issue. Maybe you can have a try.
Nvidia Control Panel Not Working Windows 11
If your problem is Windows 11 Nvidia control panel crashing instead of no Nvidia control panel Windows 11, in addition to most of the above solutions, you can also try these ways.
#1 Update the .NET Framework and VC++ Redistributable
Both the .net framework and Visual C++ play are important to the security of Windows and compatibility for other apps to run. So, it is vital to keep them up-to-date. If you don’t know whether those files on your computer are of the latest version or not, just check for the system update. If there is a new update, just install the Windows update.
#2 Manually Open Nvidia Control Panel
Just go to the installation folder of the Nvidia Control Panel and double-click on its loader .exe file to launch the Nvidia Control Panel.
#3 Reinstall Nvidia Control Panel
If none of the above methods work, your last resort should be reinstalling the Nvidia Control Panel app. Just uninstall the current program. Then, go to Microsoft Store or the NVIDIA official website to download the application and reinstall it on your computer.
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