Persistent NVIDIA GPU Issue with Code 43 on Windows 11

Question

Despite the GPU (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q Design) being recognized in the BIOS and listed in Device Manager, it does not appear in Task Manager. As a result, my system defaults to using the integrated Intel(R) UHD Graphics.
In Device Manager, next to the driver, a Code 43 error is reported with the message 'The device has reported a problem and has been stopped.' Additionally, the NVIDIA Control Panel does not launch.

Here's a brief summary of the steps I've already attempted, unfortunately without success:

1. Complete uninstallation of NVIDIA drivers in Safe Mode
2. Updating drivers directly from NVIDIA's website
3. Installing drivers through NVIDIA GeForce Experience
4. Reinstalling the NVIDIA Control Panel
5. Restarting NVIDIA Display Container LS from Services

I've noticed that my issue mirrors one discussed in a previous thread: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/nvidia-control-panel-is-not-opening-gpu-driver-is/806a0e62-384b-4d1c-9386-8900c2a2ce14

I believe this is not a hardware problem.

UPDATE: The issue has been resolved and it was a hardware issue.

Answer 1

What you can try to do is to repair your Windows system but the error code indicates a hardware problem.

Answer 2

I don't play games on my PC, and it turned out that the card was faulty.

PC manufacturer sent a new card, having tested the old one and confirmed the fault.

Best wishes

Nick

Answer 3

Stop oc just to get 5 more frames in fortnite and your gpu will not die, also l2install good ventilation inside the case.

Answer 4

I had the same problem with a Dell XPS 8960 with a GeForce RTX 4060. After several hours of troubleshooting on my own, I contacted Dell support and was advised to load the BIOS defaults. This resolved the problem. Good luck.

Update posting 1/6/25. Dell issued a BIOS update shortly after I contacted them in October of 2024. The system has been stable ever since.

Answer 5

Dude iv been going through the same thing. I downgraded to 10 but still the same issue, dedicated gpu wont show in task manager or have control panel opened, looped driver update. Did you find a permanent fix?