Can't install NVIDIA control panel

Question

i kept trying to download Nvidia control panel..

apparently nowadays we are "forced" to use one of the most broken tools around called "Microsoft store" to download the essential things such as "NVIDIA control panel" well.. i try to download then i get hit by error "0x80070005" .. they say its permission issue.. so i try everything i could to fix it.. but nothing fixed it.. its so deep that i even used PowerShell command to change the permission on the files inside "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" to myself yet i still couldn't install the control panel.. then i tried a 3rd party software called "alt app installer" but it said that it failed to download dependencies.. this is the 3rd time but i uninstalled everything and every file related to Nvidia cooperation from my laptop but that didn't even do anything.. what am i supposed to do? use factory settings and suffer the ultimate FPS drops and stupid monitor that factory couldn't even adjust properly for the rest of my life? just because Microsoft had to somehow force me to use their dumb useless store?

Answer 1

The error code "0x80070005" typically indicates a permissions issue. Here are some steps you can follow to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem:

1. Check File System Permissions: Ensure that the permissions for the folder C:\Program Files\WindowsApps are correctly set. The "All Application Packages" group should have the necessary permissions. You can check this using the PowerShell command:

      Get-Acl -Path "C:\Program Files\WindowsApps" | Format-List
   

2. Registry Permissions: Verify that the registry permissions are set correctly. The "All Application Packages" group should have Read permissions for the following registry paths:
   • HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE
   • HKEY_USERS
3. Group Policy Settings: If your computer is part of a domain, Group Policy might be enforcing restrictions. You can check for Group Policy settings that might be affecting permissions by running:

      gpresult /h <path>\gpreport.html
   

   Review the report for any relevant settings.
4. Reinstall Microsoft Store Apps: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider resetting or reinstalling the Microsoft Store itself. This can sometimes fix underlying issues with app installations.
5. Use Built-in Troubleshooter: Windows has built-in troubleshooters that can help with app issues. You can access this through Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to consider more drastic measures, such as resetting your Windows installation or seeking further technical support.

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References:

• Microsoft Store Apps fail to start if default registry or file permissions modified
• "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file" error when installing Microsoft 365 apps

Answer 2

Hi key armin eslami,

Thank you for posting in the Q&A Forums.

I. Installation through Microsoft App Store

Confirm system integrity:

If you are installing a lite and optimized version of the system, it may lack the application store. In this case, you need to install the app store first and sign in to your Microsoft account, as well as make sure the system update service is turned on.

Install from the App Store:

Open the Microsoft Store and search for “NVIDIA Control Panel”.

Once you find the relevant application, click the “Get” or “Install” button to download and install it.

Use Offline Installer

Download the offline installer:

Download the offline installer for NVIDIA Control Panel from a reliable source.

Install the offline package:

Place the files in the offline installation package in the root directory of the C drive (or other specified location).

Open Windows PowerShell and run the following command (note that the file name in the command should match the name of the offline installation package):

Add-AppxPackage C:\NVIDIACorp.NVIDIAControlPanel_version_number_x64__56jybvy8sckqj.appx

Replace the “version number” in the command with the actual version number of the installation package.

Check the driver installation

Uninstall the original driver:

Uninstall the original NVIDIA driver in Add/Remove Programs.

Download and install the new driver:

Visit NVIDIA official website to download the latest driver according to the graphics card model.

After installing the new driver, restart the computer to try to solve the problem.

Check the service status

Open Service Manager:

Open Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Services in turn.

Check NVIDIA services:

Find NVIDIA Driver Helper Service and NVIDIA Update Service Daemon two services.

Change their startup type to manual first, then point startup, then change to automatic, and make sure the service status is startup.

Check the system configuration

Open System Configuration:

Press Win+R to open the Run box, type msconfig and OK.

Check startup options:

Check the startup options in the system configuration and make sure the options related to NVIDIA are checked.

VI. Other Notes

Confirm the graphics card model:

If you can't find the “NVIDIA Control Panel” in the right-click on the desktop, it may be because the computer is not using an NVIDIA graphics card (N-card), but integrated with other brands of graphics cards (such as A-card). In this case, you need to confirm the model of your graphics card, and go to the corresponding official website to download and install the appropriate driver for your graphics card model.

Avoid updating drivers blindly:

It is not recommended to update your graphics card driver to the latest version regardless of the situation, as some of the latest graphics card drivers may not be suitable for all graphics cards. It is always best to choose a compatible version of the graphics card driver.

Best regards

NeuviJ

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