Windows 7 Windows 7 NVidia Control Panel Not Launching

[vahnx]

I open up the Control Panel and launch the NVidia Control Panel and it just shows the loading icon next to the cursor for a split second and does nothing. It worked fine last time I used it around 3 days ago. I logged out and back in, re-installed the driver, nothing solved it. PS Re-installing that driver just caused CS Source full screen to pooch out =S

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing issues with the NVIDIA Control Panel not opening properly, despite trying to troubleshoot by logging out and back in, as well as reinstalling the driver. Here are a few more steps you can take to address this problem: 1. Check for NVIDIA Control Panel process: - Open the Task Manager (Ctrl + Shift + Esc), go to the "Processes" tab, and check if there is an existing NVIDIA Control Panel process running. If there is, end the task and try reopening the NVIDIA Control Panel. 2. Run NVIDIA Control Panel as Administrator: - Right-click on the shortcut for the NVIDIA Control Panel and select "Run as administrator." This can sometimes resolve permission-related issues that prevent the Control Panel from opening. 3. Revert to a Previous Driver Version: - If the issue started after updating the NVIDIA drivers, consider rolling back to a previous version that was stable. You can do this through Device Manager or by using the NVIDIA GeForce Experience application. 4. Check for Windows Updates: - Ensure that your Windows operating system is up to date. Sometimes, system updates can resolve compatibility issues with software like the NVIDIA Control Panel. 5. Check for Recent System Changes: - Think of any recent system changes or updates that might have occurred around the time the issue started. Rolling back those changes can sometimes resolve the problem. 6. Reinstall NVIDIA Control Panel: - Completely uninstall the NVIDIA driver and software, and then perform a clean installation. This ensures that any corrupted files or settings are removed before reinstalling. 7. Use DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller): - DDU is a tool that completely removes GPU drivers, including leftover files and registry entries. Running DDU and then reinstalling the NVIDIA drivers may help resolve the issue. Let me know if you need any assistance with these steps or if you encounter any specific issues during the process.