Fix NVIDIA Control Panel Missing Options Issue [SOLVED]

Nvidia control panel is used to manage the graphic settings. These days, users are not able to alter the graphics settings as the control panel is no longer seen on the Desktop.

If you are also facing the same issue then keep reading as we have brought for you 3 methods to fix it. Nvidia control panel missing options issue will get solved after following the steps properly.

Method 1: Unhide the Nvidia Control Panel

The Nvidia control panel may be hidden during a software upgrade. You need to unhide it. Have a look at the steps and implement them.

1) Open the Run box and type “control” in it for opening the Windows control panel.


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2) Here, you will see the NVIDIA Control Panel.

NVIDIA control pannel


3) Click View or Desktop in the Nvidia Control panel and check Add Desktop Context Menu.

NVIDIA control pannel


4) Go to your Desktop and right-click there to see if the NVIDIA control panel reappears or not.

desktop right-click NVIDIA control pannel

Method 2: Update your graphics driver

There is a chance that your graphic drivers are outdated and need to be updated in order to fix the issue. After updating the driver, the problem will get solved if it is arising purely due to the driver issues. If the wrong graphic drivers are used, then you have to install the correct ones.

Either go for the manual option or the automatic option for updating the graphic drivers.

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In the manual option, you have to manually download and install the drivers. For this, you need to have knowledge of how to get it done.

In the automatic option, there is certain software available which you need to just download and install on your system. Then, it will scan your system and inform you about the drivers that are outdated. You have to just grant permission to download and install the drivers.

The automatic option is highly suitable for those who are not much technical and don’t know how to do it manually.

Method 3: Install your graphics driver again

Install the drivers again and see what happens. Follow the steps mentioned below for doing so.

re-installing drivers
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1) Uninstall the Nvidia graphics drivers first. All your existing Nvidia drivers should be removed.

2) The second step is to restart your system.

3) Open file explorer now (Windows logo key + E).

4) Move to the below location:

    C:\Program Files (x86) and C:\Program Files. Delete all the existing Nvidia folders from here.

5) Now, re-install all the NVIDIA graphics drivers back.

Now, check what is the status of the issue.

That’s it, these were the methods to fix the Nvidia control panel missing options issue provided by Technographx. Follow the steps properly and fix the issue.

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