Windows 11 keeps forcing Dolby Vision every time I start up, even though I turned it OFF

Hello Alec,

Welcome to the Microsoft community.

I understand that you want to stop Windows from forcing Dolby Vision at startup.

Here are 2 ways you can try to see the results:

First, please try to change the settings from the NVDIA control panel:

1. Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel. 2.
2. Go to Display > Change Resolution. 3.
3. On the right hand side, find “Use NVIDIA Color Settings” and make sure the output dynamic range is “Limited” (not “Full”). 4.
4. If you see Dolby Vision related options, disable them.

Another way to disable it is by modifying the registry.

1. Press Win + R and type regedit to open the registry editor.
2. Navigate to the following path:
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\VideoSettings
4. Find the key value related to DolbyVision or HDR and change it to 0.

Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems; **however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.**For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support to view the article.

If anything is unclear, please feel free to drop us a line.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Best regards.

Julie-Hu - MSFT |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

I have the same problem as the Original Poster. I use an LC C3 65 and a Windows 11 PC with a 4090 GPU. Every startup has Dolby Vision on by default (but not actually selected to be on). I must go into display setting and toggle it On, then Off again for it to disable Dolby Vision and return to HDR10. The colors are atrocious with Dolby Vision on, almost all green/pink. For the below option, I do not have the "Video Settings" folder at all. When attempting to perform this, as I clicked each sequential folder, the only "V" folder under "CurrentVersion" is "VFU Provider". I am hesitant to turn off Full color range for two reasons, 1 I do not use Nvidia color settings, 2 I believed this would affect HDR10 that I do want on.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion*VideoSettings*

Another way to disable it is by modifying the registry.

1. Press Win + R and type regedit to open the registry editor.
2. Navigate to the following path:
3. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\VideoSettings
4. Find the key value related to DolbyVision or HDR and change it to 0.

Thank you

Edit: I just noticed the date of the OP. This has only started occurring for me, over the past week, if that information helps. I have used this PC with this display for over a year without this issue.

Edit 2; Sorry for the additional edits. While thinking through occurrences around that time, I believe I received the update to the all-encompassing Nvidia App. In that app there are RTX Dynamic Vibrance and RTX HDR options for games without natural HDR support. AI driven software. I did test this on a game (The First Berserker Khazan). I wanted that information presented as maybe this is somehow calling for something to be on between the display and pc, when not selected.

But I don't want limited output dynamic range. It crushes the blacks and makes video games harder to parse. I tuned all my settings on my HDR game optimizer mode for full dynamic output range.

I also have a LG c3, same thing is happening to me. I have to check the dolby vision box and un check it again each time i connect my pc to TV. The setting will not stick. I don't have video settings folder in my registry either. It was a recent windows update I think that is causing this because that dolby vision check box didn't use to be in the HDR settings.

Hi Alec,

After investigation, it was found that the issue may be caused by KB5058499. Please uninstall this update temporarily to confirm whether the problem is resolved.

May 28, 2025—KB5058499 (OS Build 26100.4202) Preview - Microsoft Support

1. Open Windows Settings
   • Press Win + I or go to Start Menu > Settings (gear icon).
2. Go to Update History
   • Select Windows Update on the left > Click Update history on the right.
3. Uninstall the Update
   • Scroll down and click Uninstall updates (under "Related settings").
4. Find and Remove KB5058499
   • Locate KB5058499 in the list (use the search box at the top right for quick filtering).
   • Select the update > Click Uninstall > Confirm > Restart your PC.

Sincerely,

Nam-D - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist.