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    Sony Vaio z vpcz128 can't access Nvidia control panel

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Fungus99, Jun 16, 2016.

  1. Fungus99

    Fungus99 Notebook Consultant

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    When ever I try accessing it by right click on my desktop, I get an error "The NVIDIA Display panel extension cannot be created. Possible reason include Version mismatch. Reinstalling display drivers may solve this issue"

    I've already try installing the drivers to no avail.

    The main reason why I want to access is to assign CAD use on the gt330m and not the integrated graphics.

    May there is a work around to assign programs to work with either the integrated the defecated graphics.
     
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    anytimer Notebook Virtuoso

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    Happens when you've tried different drivers and there is a different version of nVIDIA control panel on your system than that supported by your current driver. Use something like NFR or DriverSweeper - there are many such apps out there - to remove all nVIDIA related files from your system after uninstalling your current driver, then reboot and install your driver of choice.

    Good idea to disconnect from the internet while doing this, or you'll get a driver from Windows Update that might not be suitable.
     
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    Thanks it worked but now I'm missing the preferred graphics processor in the Nvidia Control Panel. Any ideas who I can get this option to appear?

    I have two graphics so I don't understand why the option is missing?
     
    Fungus99, Jun 17, 2016
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