Attention all PC gamers with Nvidia GPUs!
Nvidia, the leading graphics card manufacturer, has recently released an updated driver for its GeForce graphics cards that introduces a new Video Super Resolution upscaling technology. This new feature can make low-resolution videos look better on high-resolution screens. However, the driver (version 531.18) was reported to have a bug that caused high CPU usage on some PCs after running and then closing a game.
The Bug: Driver 531.18
This bug caused the Nvidia Container process, which handles various GPU tasks such as video encoding, streaming, and recording, to use up CPU power even when you weren’t gaming. This not only slowed down your computer but also affected its performance and battery life.
The Bug Fix: Driver 531.26
To fix this issue, Nvidia released a hotfix driver update (version 531.21) that resolves this problem. To install this update, you can use either GeForce Experience or download it manually from Nvidia’s website.
To install the update using GeForce Experience, follow these steps:
- Open GeForce Experience and click on the Drivers tab.
- Click on Check for Updates.
- If driver 531.21 is available, click on Download and then Express Installation.
- Wait for the installation to complete and restart your computer if prompted.
If you prefer to install the update manually, follow these steps:
- Go to https://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx.
- Select your product type, product series, product model, operating system, language, and click on Search.
- If driver 531.21 is available, click on Download and then Agree & Download.
- Save the file to your computer and run it as an administrator.
- Follow the instructions on the screen and choose Custom Installation.
- Select all the components you want to install and click on Next.
- Wait for the installation to complete and restart your computer if prompted.
After installing driver 531.26, Nvidia Container should no longer use up CPU power when you’re not gaming. You can verify this by checking the CPU column for Nvidia Container in Task Manager.
Conclusion
By keeping your Nvidia drivers up to date, you can ensure that your GPU is running smoothly and efficiently, and enjoy an enhanced gaming experience. So, make sure to check for driver updates regularly and install them as soon as they become available.
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