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Nvidia offers legacy Control Panel as optional Microsoft Store download

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Nvidia has made its original Control Panel available as a separate download on the Microsoft Store, even as it transitions users to the new Nvidia App. The older software retains some professional features for RTX Pro and Quadro cards that are not yet present in the new app. This move offers a fallback option for users who prefer the classic interface or need access to specific professional settings, and may also serve as a troubleshooting tool if the new Nvidia App encounters issues. AI

IMPACT Provides users with continued access to specific professional graphics card features and a fallback option for troubleshooting.

RANK_REASON The article discusses the availability of an older software version as an optional download, which is a product-related utility.

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Nvidia offers legacy Control Panel as optional Microsoft Store download

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Tyson ·

    You can still run the original Nvidia Control Panel by grabbing it from the Microsoft Store today — app remains useful to adjust a handful of RTX Pro and Quadro features, and may be handy for troubleshooting

    The old Nvidia Control Panel is now a separate, optional download, but is it worth grabbing?

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