Windows 10: How do i select which GPU to use as the default in Win11?

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  1. JENSBRöCHER
    JensBröcher Win User

    How do i select which GPU to use as the default in Win11?


    Hi, i tried everything imaginable to change the default GPU to Nvidia but Windows still uses the inbuilt Intel UHD graphics which have terrible performance.I am using a Zenbook Pro Duo.I am about to uninstall Win11 because this issue is making the Laptop unusable.And even with the latest Insider Version there is still no option to move the taskbar?!

    :)
     
    JensBröcher, Aug 9, 2023
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  2. MANSON - MSFT
    Manson - MSFT Win User

    Any way to change in register which GPU is used for Energy saving?

    Hi SweetArkhane,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community.

    Yes, you can change the default GPU used for energy-saving in Windows by following these steps:

    1. Open the Windows search bar and type "Graphics Settings" and select the option that appears.
    2. In the Graphics Settings window, click on the "Browse" button under the "Select an app to set preference" section and locate the program or application you want to set a GPU preference for.
    3. Once you have selected the app, click on the "Options" button and then select "Power Saving" from the drop-down menu.
    4. Click on the "Save" button to apply the changes.
    To change the default GPU for all apps, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open the Windows search bar and type "Device Manager" and select the option that appears.
    2. Expand the "Display adapters" section and right-click on the GPU you want to set as the default and select "Properties".
    3. In the Properties window, click on the "Driver" tab and then click on the "Disable" button to disable the GPU.
    4. Click on the "Yes" button when prompted to confirm the action.
    5. Once the GPU is disabled, repeat the same steps for the other GPU, but instead select "Enable" to enable it.
    If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

    Best Regards,

    | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
     
    Manson - MSFT, Aug 9, 2023
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  3. SHYTOT
    shytot Win User
    Can't Select Photoshop as a Default App

    Hi
    I've just downloaded Photoshop CC2018 and tried to make it the default photo viewer, but it does not appear in the list of apps that I can select from. Have also tried doing the same for opening .jpg files, but just the same, no Photoshop! I have rebooted the system a couple of times but it makes no difference.

    Any suggestions?

    Thanks
     
    shytot, Aug 9, 2023
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  4. KORMATH
    kormath Win User

    How do i select which GPU to use as the default in Win11?

    Lost default photo viewer after profile rebuild

    Thanks Brink. I've tried those steps before i started searching Google. After the profile rebuild i don't have the Photo app listed to choose to make it default in either the system settings for default apps or the Open With option.

    I can't even find it doing a search. Seems to have been removed somehow with the profile rebuild, which doesn't make sense.

    Might be helpful to list what i've done How do i select which GPU to use as the default in Win11? :) I've done the open with check, the choose default program in the system menu, tried that in device manager default programs also. I've checked the programs and features Turn windows features on/off and it's not listed there (never thought it was but that was a suggestion), searched the MS Store, it's not listed there either.

    I don't like playing in the registry unless i have defined steps and haven't found anything for this yet, just the Win7 version like in my OP.
     
    kormath, Aug 9, 2023
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