I just completed my first PC build using a 9800X3D processor and a 5070Ti graphics card, and I've run into a bit of a problem. After installing Windows, I noticed that when I right-click on the desktop, I only see the AMD Radeon control option instead of the Nvidia Control Panel. I tried using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in safe mode to completely remove the AMD drivers, which got rid of the AMD option, but still, the Nvidia Control Panel doesn't appear. I've also reinstalled the Nvidia drivers and tried launching the Nvidia Control Panel separately, but to no avail. I'm curious why this is happening. Also, in Device Manager, I can still see the AMD Radeon graphics, which I assume is due to the integrated graphics of the 9800X3D. Should I be concerned about any conflicts with the Nvidia setup?
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You might be able to find the Nvidia Control Panel by searching for it in the start menu. If you don't see it there either, you may have a deeper issue. But if your 5070 Ti is performing well in games, you might not need to worry too much. Just to be safe, you could try reinstalling the Nvidia drivers again, opting for a custom installation and selecting 'clean install.'
It sounds like you're using GeForce Experience to manage your drivers. I recommend downloading the driver package directly from Nvidia's website instead. This should resolve the problem with the Control Panel not showing up.
I actually used the Nvidia app for installation instead of GeForce Experience. But I’ll try downloading it from their site directly to see if that works.
I’ve already done the custom install multiple times and checked the clean install option, but I still can't get the Nvidia Control Panel to show up in the desktop menu. I can access it through other means, but it’s strange that I lost the AMD option and now can’t find the Nvidia one.