Are you a gamer who has encountered the frustrating issue of Nvidia game filters only showing image sharpening? You’re not alone.
Many gamers have experienced this issue, which can be a real headache when trying to optimize their gaming experience.
In this blog post, we will explore the possible causes of this problem and provide practical solutions to help you fix it.
How To Fix Nvidia Game Filter Only Showing Image Sharpening?
To fix the issue of the Nvidia Game Filter only showing image sharpening, you can access the game filter, and Geforce experience settings, and check Nvidia control panel settings. Moreover, you may also reinstall/re-enable features, and registry search for value.
Below is a detailed explanation of all the above-mentioned fixes:
1. Access Game Filter
Pressing ALT-F3 can pop up a separate window for filter options, which has worked for some users.
To access the Game Filter feature in Nvidia GeForce Experience, follow these steps:
- Launch the game you want to apply filters to.
- Press “Alt+Z” on your keyboard to open the in-game overlay.
- Click on “Game Filter” to access the feature.
- Here you can adjust various settings like Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation, and apply different filters to enhance your gaming experience.
2. Check Geforce Experience Settings
Open GeForce Experience, look for your game, and click on the minus icon on the top left side of your game picture. This may reveal additional filter options beyond image sharpening.
- Open GeForce Experience.
- Look for your game; it will have a minus icon on the top left side of your game’s picture.
- Move your mouse to your game and click on the “Details” button.
- Once the game’s details page is open, look for the “Game Filter” option and try enabling it from there.
3. Check Nvidia Control Panel Settings
If the above steps don’t work, you can try adjusting the settings in the Nvidia Control Panel.
Using the “Automatic select” option in the Nvidia Control Panel might cause the game filter to not work properly. Adjusting this setting could potentially resolve the issue.
To disable automatic display switching in the NVIDIA Control Panel, follow these steps:
- Open NVIDIA Control Panel.
- Click on “Manage 3D Settings.”
- In the “Global Settings” tab, find “Power Management Mode.”
- Change the “Power Management Mode” setting to “Prefer Maximum Performance” to prevent automatic switching between integrated and dedicated graphics.
4. Reinstall/Re-enable Features
Try uninstalling and then reinstalling GeForce Experience. Disable and then re-enable the in-game overlay in GeForce Experience settings.
To reinstall GeForce Experience, follow these simple steps:
- Press
Win + X, choose “Apps and Features“, locate GeForce Experience, and click “Uninstall“. - Visit the official NVIDIA website or use a reliable source to download the newest GeForce Experience installation file.
- Double-click the downloaded .exe file and follow the on-screen prompts until completion.
To disable and re-enable the in-game overlay in GeForce Experience settings, follow these steps:
- Either double-click the desktop shortcut or search for it in the Start menu.
- At the top right corner of the GeForce Experience window, click the gear icon (“Settings“).
- Under the left sidebar, select “General“.
To enable the overlay again later:
- Refer to Step 1 and Step 2.
- Look for the “In-Game Overlay” setting and toggle it ON.
5. Registry Search For Value
Do a registry search for the value “Sharpen” and look for values resembling “00000001RMSharpen.”
- Open the Registry Editor (
regeditin the Windows search bar). - Search for values named like
00000001RMSharpen. - Reset or delete these registry values. Be careful with this step as editing the registry can cause system issues if done incorrectly. It’s recommended to back up the registry before making changes
6. Contact Nvidia Support
If none of the solutions mentioned above work, you may want to contact Nvidia support for further assistance.
They may guide you with better options and help you resolve your issue better.