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GeForce Experience Not Detecting Games: 3 Ways to Show Them
Having your games on the same drive helps eliminate this issue
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Updated onOctober 29, 2024
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Many reported that GeForce Experience is not detecting games, and this can be a major issue, so today we’re going to show you a couple of solutions that can fix this.
Why is my GeForce Experience not detecting games?
If the game isn’t showing, it’s probably not supported. Outdated drivers or issues with the app can also cause this.
What can I do if GeForce Experience is not finding games?
Before we start check thelist of GeForce Experience supported games, and ensure that your game is compatible. Having all games on the same drive can also help.
1. Verifythat the install directory of the game is checked
After doing this, check if GeForce Experience is still not seeing games.
2.Update your GeForce ExperienceGPU drivers
If GeForce Experience can’t find a game, sometimes a quick update is all that it takes to fix the problem.
3. Use the latest GeForce Experience application
The first step is to uninstall the GeForce Experience app and all its components.
Many recommend using theBeta version of the NVIDIA app, so you can do that as well. In some cases, using an older version can work better.
How do I manually add a game to GeForce Experience?
This can be incredibly useful if GeForce Experience not recognizing or detecting Steam games, so be sure to give it a try.
As we understand how frustrating it can be to want to play the latest version of your favoritegame, the list above should help you fix this issue.
Don’t hesitate to let us know if you’ve succeeded in fixing the GeForce Experience not detecting games issue, and if so, by using what method.
Keep in mind that there are other issues with this app, and many reported thatSomething went wrong in GeForce Experience. For others,GeForce Experience is not workingat all, but we have guides that address those issues.
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Vladimir Popescu
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