However, not many users are able to make full use of these features. This is because the app is refusing to open on their latest iteration of the OS build. While all the app’s data are still present in their default place and the app still shows up in the Start menu, clicking on it doesn’t do any good. If you are also currently getting bugged with this issue, then this guide is here to help you out. In this tutorial, we will show you various methods to fix the Nvidia Control Panel not opening in Windows 11.
How to Fix Nvidia Control Panel Not Opening in Windows 11
Do note that there’s no universal fix as such. You will have to try out each of the below-mentioned workarounds and see which one works best in your favor. So with that in mind, let’s get started.
Update Graphics Drivers
Your first course of action should be to verify that you are using the latest graphics drivers. If that is not the case, then you should update these drivers to the latest build right away. Here’s how:
Restart NVIDIA Container Processes
The NVIDIA Container and NVIDIADisplay Container are the two processes that are constantly running in the background for the efficient running of the app. Any issues with either of these processes and their repercussions would directly be faced with the Nvidia app. Therefore, you should consider restarting both these processes and then let it start off from a fresh instance. Here’s how it could be done:
Restart Nvidia Services
Similar to the processes, Nvidia also has a few important services running in the backend and handling all the important stuff round the clock. If for some reason it isn’t functioning along the expected lines, then its negative consequences will be faced by the Nvidia app itself. Therefore, you should consider giving these services a fresh restart, using the instructions given below.
Delete Nvidia Cache
If a lot of temporary data gets accrued over the due course of time, then it might conflict with the proper functioning of the app. Therefore, you should consider deleting these cached files at regular intervals, and now could be the perfect time for that. So refer to the below instructions steps to try it out:
Manually Start Nvidia Control Panel
Your next course of action should be to manually start the Nvidia Control Panel app using its executable file. Here’s how it could be done:
Create Symbolic Link for nvcplui.exe
If the nvcplui.exe is missing from the Control Panel Client directory or it isn’t able to invoke the Nvidia app, then you could also manually create a symbolic link for that file and then access Nvidia via that link. Here’s how:
Disable Fast Startup
For some users, it was disabling the Fast Startup that did the trick. So let’s put this tweak to test and see if it gives out the desired results or not:
Install Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver
For me, it was performing a clean install of the Nvidia GeForce Game Ready Driver that worked out, so I decided to document it here as well. Doing so will restore all Nvidia settings to the factory default state and will remove all the profiles that you have created. For me, it was a small sacrifice to make and if you echo this thought as well, then let’s get started with the steps:
Reinstall Nvidia Control Panel
If none of the aforementioned methods did the job, then you will have to opt for the nuclear route of uninstalling the currently installed build and then reinstalling its latest version. Here’s how it could be done: With this, we round off the guide on how you could fix the Nvidia Control Panel not opening on your Windows 11 PC. We have listed different methods for the same. Do let us know in the comments section which one spelled out success for you. Likewise, all your queries are welcomed in the comments section below.
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