The reason for this issue may be due to the faulty graphics card driver. It might be due to the latest updates, missing registry keys, and values, some random errors. Some of the users have reported an issue that the NVIDIA control panel not showing any issue on the computer.
It also enables the users to make changes to the graphic card control panel. The changes go from the menus of the user computer or personal computer (PC).
You can automatically do the update the NVIDIA settings by giving a right-click on the screen. From there you can find the option “NVIDIA control panel” from the drop-down menu.
There is nothing to worry about when you don’t find the NVIDIA settings on your screen. We provide you with some of the methods with which you can solve this issue.
Methods to Fix NVIDIA Control Panel Missing
There are some of the methods with which you can solve the issue regarding the NVIDIA control panel missing settings on your device. The below methods include some of the basic methods like “Troubleshooting” and some kind of “Advanced Techniques”. You need to follow both methods in order to solve the issue. So, both methods are recommended.
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Method 1: Restart NVIDIA Services To fix NVIDIA Control Panel Missing Issue
This method is used when NVIDIA doesn’t show up on the desktop menu and the system tray. You can “restart” the NVIDIA services also if in case you need it.
There are some steps you need to follow to do the restart process successful on your device.
Step 1: Open the Run box by clicking on Windows and R at the same time.
Step 2: Type “services.msc” in the Run box and click on Enter
Step 3: Here you can find all the running services on your device. From the “Services” list choose the one with NVIDIA. Select each file and click on the “Restart” button present on the left side of the window panel. If the services are running then, the problem is solved. If the services are not running then, give a right-click on it go for the “Start” option for each NVIDIA service file.
If it displays an error 14109 with the message as “windows cannot start NVIDIA display container service”. Follow the steps provided below.
Step 1: Give a right-click on the start button and click on “Device Manager” to open it.
Step 2: Try to expand the display adapters
Step 3: Give a right-click on it and opt to uninstall the NVIDIA drivers
Step 4: “Restart” the device
Check whether this method solved your NVIDIA missing control panel issue. Try to restart the PC and check the methods work or not.
If the solution is not found. Try to follow the next method in order to solve the issue.
Method 2: Manually Launch NVIDIA Control Panel
You can fix this issue by going for a manual method by launching the NVIDIA control panel on your system to see the results. There are some steps you need to follow to manually set up the shortcut of the NVIDIA control panel.
Step 1: Open the “My Computer” folder. Go to the C drive folder and select the program files folder.
There you will find the “NVIDIA corporation” folder in the Program files folder.
Step 2: If you can’t find the file there then, look for the same in the program files folder.
When you are in the NVIDIA Corporation folder open the control panel client. From here you can find the nvcplui file.
Step 3: Give a right-click on the nvcplui file and opt to run it as an Administrator
One can also create a desktop shortcut for this from the right-click menu of nvcplui file.
Method 3: Reinstall Nvidia Control Lanel App from Microsoft Store
This method can be used when you want to reinstall the NVIDIA control panel from the Microsoft store. There are some steps to be followed to have a seamlessly smooth experience.
Step 1: click on the start button and from there you can choose the Settings option.
Step 2: click on the Apps.
Step 3: Go to Apps & Features from the left menu available there.
Step 4: Go to the search box and type the NVIDIA control panel.
If NVIDIA is already available on your device then, try to uninstall it from there.
Hope this method solves the issue regarding the NVIDIA control panel.
Method 4: Unhide NVIDIA Control Panel
There is a reason for not displaying the NVIDIA control panel on your desktop menu or start menu. The reason for this is, it may be hidden somewhere which is why it is not displaying on the menus. In order to get back them on to your menus, you need to follow some of the steps. Those are mentioned below in a detailed manner.
Step 1: Open the control panel. Type windows and R at once and type control in the run box and click on Enter.
Step 2: From the Control Panel find the large icon options available. Then, double click on the NVIDIA control panel option.
Step 3: Search for Desktop or view menu options on the top of the screen. Choose Add Desktop Context Menu from the drop-down list.
Go to the Desktop and see if the NVIDIA control panel appears on the desktop menu or not.
If this method didn’t solve your issue then, try to follow the next method provided below.
Method 5: NVIDIA Support
Some users have seen that even after solving the issue with one method the errors are coming one by one. If you are looking for some permanent kind of solution to solve this issue. Then, this method is suitable for you.
There are some steps to be followed in order to solve this NVIDIA issue.
Step 1: Open My Computer and follow the instructions below.
Program Files (X86)
NVIDIA Corporation
Display.NvContainer
If you can’t find the NVIDIA folder in the program files (X86) folder then, look it in the program files folder.
Step 2: If the Display.NvContainer folder, you will find a file with the name Display.NvContainer.
Give a right-click on it and select to Copy it from the options available there.
Step 3: Click Windows and R once to open the Run box. In the Run box type “shell:startup” there and click on Enter,
Step 4: On the opened startup folder give a right click and paste the copied file Display.NcContainer there
Step 5: Give a right-click on the pasted file Display.NvContainer and select the Properties option from there.
Step 6: From the drop-down window of the properties, go to the compatibility tab. There you will find an option that says “Run this program as Administrator”. Try to check the box that appears in front of the option.
Step 7: Finally, click OK to save and apply the changes to your device.
After completing all the steps you need to restart your device to find the missing NVIDIA control panel back to your desktop context menu and the system tray.
Method 6: Update NVIDIA Graphics Driver
If the above method didn’t work for you then there must be a problem with the Driver which needs to be fixed. In this case, you have to go to the Device Manager and update the NVIDIA graphics driver to fix the control panel missing issue of NVIDIA.
Follow the steps mentioned to update and fix the issue.
Step 1: Click Windows and X together on your keyboard to open the win+x menu. From the drop-down menu select the Device Manager option to open it.
Step 2: On the Device Manager search for the Display Adapters.
Give a right-click on Display Adapters you will find the NVIDIA graphics card driver. Right-click on the driver and you will find the “Update Driver” option.
Step 3: Here, click on “Search automatically for updated driver software”.
This will automatically look for any driver updates and install it. If there are no updates it will inform you in that case also.
If this method doesn’t help you then, try to re-install the driver on your device.
Method 7: Re-Install NVIDIA Graphics Driver
If the above updating the graphics driver didn’t resolve your issue then, you need to reinstall the graphics driver. If you do so, the problem with the issue gets solved. Follow the steps mentioned below to fix the issue.
Step 1: Open the Device Manager by clicking Windows and X keys at once. Select Device Manager from the options available there.
Step 2: Expand the Device Manager option and you will find the NVIDIA graphics driver card. Right-click on the NVIDIA graphic card and select to “Uninstall device” option.
Step 3: After uninstalling it go to the NVIDIA download Drivers webpage. From there you need to enter the correct Product type, product series, product options from the drop-down menu there. Click on the “Download” option. After successful downloading “install” the particular driver on your device.
After the above process gets completed, you need to restart the PC and see if the method solves the NVIDIA control panel issue or not.
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Conclusion
These are some of the methods to solve the NVIDIA control panel issue. There are other methods to solve this issue also but, these are some prominent methods to solve this issue. Hope this Article solves your NVIDIA control panel issue.
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