Sometimes, the graphics driver installation fails to install the Nvidia Control Panel, which results in the error. Here’s how to fix it.

Every once in a while, the Nvidia Control Panel fails to install during the graphics driver installation. That’s because the app is no longer bundled with the Nvidia driver package. It is instead installed from the Microsoft Store during the driver installation. If your PC didn’t have internet access when installing the driver, the Nvidia Control Panel may fail to install.

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It can also fail to install if the Microsoft Store is configured incorrectly. This will result in the app being missing from your PC. Nonetheless, we will help you install it again with a detailed guide below.

Note:Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer’s opinions.

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How To Verify if the Nvidia Control Panel Is Missing

It is also possible that the Nvidia Control Panel is installed correctly, but the icon is missing from the desktop. Here’s how to verify if it is missing:

How To Reinstall the Nvidia Control Panel

If the Nvidia Control Panel app is not installed, here’s how you may do it again:

After installation, you can search for it by pressing Win + S on your keyboard. Launch the Control Panel from there, and it should work normally.

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