Vsync not working?

Question

I upgraded to windows 11 and some game i play like Honkai Star rail, Battlefield 1,... not working on vsync. My monitor is 60hz and i need to turn on vsync but if i turn on it, fps is increase to much and my screen is tearing. I try to turn on vsync by nvidia control panel but it not work. I reinstall driver but it not change. When i go bach to windows 10, it working normally. Help me, please!

Answer 1

Hello Minh Phạm Đức

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

It sounds like you're encountering issues with Vsync not working properly after upgrading to Windows 11. Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Update Graphics Drivers: Ensure that your graphics card drivers are up-to-date. Sometimes, new operating systems require updated drivers to function correctly. Visit the website of your graphics card manufacturer (Nvidia, AMD, etc.) to download and install the latest drivers compatible with Windows 11.
2. Check Game Settings: Make sure that Vsync is enabled within the game settings. Sometimes, games have their own Vsync settings that may override the global settings in the Nvidia Control Panel.
3. Nvidia Control Panel Settings: Double-check the Vsync settings in the Nvidia Control Panel. Open the Nvidia Control Panel, navigate to "Manage 3D Settings," and ensure that Vsync is set to "On" for both global settings and individual game profiles.
4. Monitor Refresh Rate: Verify that your monitor's refresh rate is set correctly in Windows settings. Right-click on the desktop, select "Display Settings," then navigate to "Advanced Display Settings" and ensure that your monitor's refresh rate is set to 60Hz.
5. Try Different Vsync Modes: Some games offer multiple Vsync options, such as "Fast Sync" or "Adaptive Vsync." Experiment with different Vsync modes within the game settings to see if any of them work better for your setup.
6. Compatibility Mode: Right-click on the game's executable file, go to Properties, and navigate to the Compatibility tab. Try running the game in compatibility mode for Windows 10 to see if that resolves the issue.
7. Rollback Drivers (if necessary): If updating drivers didn't help and you suspect it's a driver issue, you might try rolling back to the previous version of your graphics drivers. This can sometimes resolve compatibility issues with specific games.
8. Check for Windows Updates: Ensure that your Windows 11 installation is fully up-to-date by checking for any available updates. Microsoft may release patches or updates that address compatibility issues with certain hardware or software.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, you may need to reach out to the game developers or Nvidia support for further assistance, as it could be a more complex issue related to compatibility with Windows 11.

If there is anything not clear or I can't understand your problem, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards

Patch - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

Oh, the standard boilerplate response... Figures.

No, none of these "steps" help.

There clearly is an issue with vsync in Windows on NVidia GPUs: forced VSync via NVidia app works, but the game itself may or may not be able to use vsync.

This issue have plagued my system FOR YEARS!!! In fact - multiple different systems (at least 3 different computers, built at different times, with fresh Windows 11 installs on each).

Answer 3

And what now???? GeForce experience for some f**king unkonwn reason diceded to turn Vsync off fot fortinte and from the Control panel I can't change it, because in global settings it is turned ON and then on the list of programs fortinte isn't ever there..... WHY CAN'T I CONTROL THE SETTINGS ON MY MACHINE???? Also didn't make screen shot but this is not my first rodeo and GeForce experience's settings override anything that is set in in the program, so it does not really matter, if I change this in fortinte's menu...