Manage display and gaming configs

This article provides instructions for how to pop launch the Nvidia Control Panel.

It can adjust resolution, refresh rate, color parameters, and Nvidia-specific features like G-Sync.

The Nvidia Control Panel is readily accessible on most Windows PCs with Nvidia graphics hardware.

Windows Desktop right-click menu open with NVIDIA Control Panel shown as an option.

Here’s how to open it.

Right-press any free space on the Windows Desktop.

The Nvidia Control Panel will now open.

Windows Control Panel with NVIDIA Control Panel highlighted

This slightly more complex alternative may help.

Search forControl Panelin Windows Search.

Click Control Panel in the search results.

you could also search forControl Panelin Windows parameters.

The Control Panel will open.

NVIDIA Control Panelshould appear at the end of the listed options.

Why Can’t I Open Nvidia Control Panel?

Problems with an Nvidia driver installation can cause the Nvidia Control Panel to disappear or refuse to open.

This issue is typically the result of a missing, incomplete, or improperly installed Nvidia driver.

it’s possible for you to fix the problem by installing the latest Nvidia drivers.

Read ourguide to installing Nvidia’s graphics driversfor more information and download locations.

You’ll need to download new drivers from your PC manufacturer’s support website instead of from Nvidia.

What’s the Difference Between Nvidia Control Panel and Nvidia GeForce Experience?

Both are installed alongside Nvidia’s drivers.

It can be confusing as it’s not always clear when you should use each app.

you might use either to change resolution, brightness, display rotation and configure multiple displays.

Nvidia GeForce Experience is used for game-specific prefs.

Alternatively, navigate to the Control Panel, selectAdditional Options, then selectNvidia Control Panel.

SelectNvidia Web DriverorOpen Nvidia Driver Manager Preferences.

After you right-hit the Windows desktop and selectNvidia Control Panel, selectManage 3D Settingsand select theGlobal Settingstab.

Toggle onMaximum Frame Rateand then select your maximum frames per second.