Nvidia’s VSync feature provides the graphics technology needed to give gamers lag-free graphics for demanding games. If you’re having issues with your Nvidia graphics card not detected on Windows 11, we have a guide for that.

Why is Nvidia VSync not working?

VSync can be a crucial feature when playing high-demanding games or AAA games and can lead to screen-tearing if it’s not working. Nvidia VSync may not be working for a number of reasons, including:

Outdated Nvidia graphics card drivers – To make sure such an issue never happens again, refer to our guide on how to update drivers on Windows 11. Corrupted or damaged graphics card drivers – There are multiple ways to update your drivers and solve such issues, including auto-updating via the Settings menu or using a dedicated tool, such as the one mentioned below. Too many processes running in the background – Rest assured that terminating unwanted processes is easy if you use Task Manager’s features efficiently, as described in our guide. VSync is not properly enabled, including the fact that VSync is not enabled globally.

How do I enable VSync on a game?

This is how to enable VSync from the Nvidia Control Panel. Users can also turn on VSync inside the games menu.

How do I fix Nvidia VSync if it’s not working?

1. Force VSync

Forcing VSync on under Global Settings will apply VSync to all games, not just a particular one. Try adjusting VSync to work across all games through the Nvidia Control Panel to see if that solved the problem.

2. Close background tasks

Sometimes, if apps and programs are running in the background, Nvidia VSync may not work as intended while gaming. Try closing out unnecessary apps to fix this issue.

3. Update drivers

If your Nvidia graphics card driver is out of date, then VSync will not work properly. Try updating your drivers and see if that solves the issue. If the missing driver wasn’t automatically detected by Windows, we recommend using a simpler solution, DriverFix, a tool that specializes in updating drivers. SPONSORED DriverFix scans your computer for all outdated drivers and installs them safely. We have a database of over 18 million ready-to-use driver files.

4. Uninstall and re-install drivers

Nvidia VSync might not be working if the Nvidia graphics card is damaged or corrupted. Performing a clean installation may help fix the problem. You can reinstall the correct driver from Nvidia’s driver download homepage.

5. Change from fullscreen

Users report that disabling fullscreen optimization helped fix Nivida VSync when it wasn’t working. Try disabling fullscreen to see if that solves the problem.

6. Set to fast sync

Setting Vertical Sync to fast will allow for higher FPS and not idle your GPU. If your GPU is providing a higher FPS than the monitor, then fast sync may kick your VSync into gear. Fast Sync also ensures that no screen tearing or lagging occurs.

7. Adjust Max Fram Rate

In case you experience game stuttering in Windows, rest assured that we have solutions for that as well. Hopefully, one of the above methods helped you fix Nvidia VSync if it’s not working. Let us know in the comments which one did the trick.

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