Windows 11 does not detect my Nvidia graphics card

Anonymous
2023-01-19T15:48:02+00:00

Hi,

I have been using Windows 11 for quite some time, Suddenly one day I see my secondary Nvidia graphics card is not detected. Its not displayed in Device manager (even if I select "show hidden devices").

Also, in device manager below System component is showing error code 10.

intel pcie controller x16 1901

I tried reinstalling graphics card driver. Driver reinstallation does not detect my Nvidia graphics card.

I tried updating driver for above PCIe controller. But is already up to date.

I have not changed anything in BIOS. I tried defaulting the Bios values but dint work. ( My Nvidia card is detected in BIOS, only windows 11 has problem)

I tried backing out recent windows updates, dint work. I again updated all latest updates and optional driver updates suggested, dint work.

Since the card is detected in Bios, I am assuming its not an issue with hardware.

I have been doing some research, and in many places I see the PCIe controller issue associated with detection of graphics card.

Please help me resolve this issue.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

93 answers

Sort by: Oldest
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-26T17:50:46+00:00

    If you have found the solution, please let me know. I also have acer Nitro 5, the solution I have found till now is only available for Asus laptops

    If you have Acer then do not use Asus software just use your brand software. Use SW that has a feature that can change from dGPU or iGPU or Auto.

    first when you lunch the SW you will see the current status for example on dGPU just change it and save then restart it should solve the issue.

    for me on my Acer laptop, the driver appeared on devmgmt.msc after unplugging the battery connector.

    • but after a time, the win11 shows a fatal error: VIDEO DXGKRNL FATAL ERROR
      and the driver stops showing on devmgmt.msc
      I think there is a incompability between Win 11 and this nvidia driver.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2025-06-20T12:20:49+00:00

    Hi Sibi,

    I'm Paul and I'm here to help you with your concern.

    If the issue just happened recently, I will first suggest that you use System Restore to restore your Windows to the point before the issue persists.
    To open System Restore, Press Windows Key + R > Type and enter: rstrui.exe.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted.

    Have the exact same problem with my ASUS TUF GAMING A15 Laptop (FA506BICB), had put my laptop through a hard windows 11 reset, and still doesnt wanna show up in Device Manager, even after reinstalling the drivers from the product website.

    If anyone has any solutions apart from reinstalling the drivers, and resetting the PC, would love to hear it. Cheers!

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2025-06-21T18:32:55+00:00

    That works for me too. I was concerned that it might be a hardware problem.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments