How to Fix the Intel Graphics Command Center Not Working on Windows 11

The Intel Graphics Command Center allows you to configure and optimize your Intel graphics card on Windows 11. This allows you to get the best graphical performance from it. It comes especially in handy if you’re someone who runs a lot of graphics-intensive applications, such as playing games or using 3D design software.

If you find that Intel Graphics Command Center isn’t working, either because it’s not launching or it’s always crashing, you can troubleshoot and fix the issue quickly. Here are some ways to do that.

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1. Troubleshoot Driver Problems

The Intel Graphics Command Center can give you problems when something has gone wrong with your graphics driver. If you are unfamiliar with drivers, we have a guide explainingwhat computer drivers areto get you up to speed.

You can find all the info you need about handling driver problems, specifically, how to update and reinstall them, by reading our guide onfixing corrupted drivers on Windows.

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2. Reset or Repair the Intel Graphics Command Center

If the Intel Graphics Command Center is still not working after troubleshooting and fixing potential driver problems, you should try to repair or reset it.

When you repair an app, Windows will scan all its files and replace or fix any that are damaged or missing. The app’s data, such as settings and custom configurations, will remain intact. Resetting, however, will repair the app, but it will also wipe the app’s data to bring it back to its initial state—as if it was newly installed

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To repair or reset Intel Graphics Command Center on Windows 11, follow the steps below.

Now, check to see if Intel Graphics Command Center has started working again.

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3. Reinstall the Intel Graphics Command Center

If you’re still experiencing issues with the Intel Graphics Command Center, then perhaps you need to give it a proper refresh by uninstalling the app and then installing it again. To do that, follow the steps below:

Once Windows has uninstalled the app, it’s time to reinstall it again:

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Once Windows finishes reinstalling Intel Graphics Command Center, open the app, and hopefully, it will start working again.

Back to Using Intel Graphics Command Center on Windows 11

With Intel Graphics Command Center up and running again, you could get the best graphical performance from your Windows 11 PC. However, if none of the solutions above have worked, you might want to consider factory resetting the OS. This is the last resort if you absolutely need to use Intel Graphics Command Center.

Learn how to factory reset Windows using several methods, including from boot and manually reinstalling.

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