NVidia 3D settings panel not detecting games.

Hazmat02

Device specs: Predator Helios 300 i7-8750h 1060gpu with current drivers. I run the whisper settings in the GeForce experience app, however some games I would like to run at a higher fps since whisper caps it at 40. 

Parkasaurus:
I recently moved this games file folder to an external drive (D:) as internal dive (C:) is getting full. However since I moved it to the external drive the game acts like whisper settings dont apply to it and its fps is all over the place. Would keeping just the .exe file apply the whisper settings? It is also unfindable in the drop down box of games on and off your cornputer.

Ark: Survival Evolved:
This one is a real pain. It is currently downloaded on (c:) However the 3D settings never detects this game, and only sometimes when open. However GeForce App can see the game and optimize but I would like to run at 60 fps, and I cant do that without the 3D controls. However it can be found in the "programs not on computer selection" but if I click on it it kicks me off and back to the first selection. Also MSI after burn and Rivia will only log on screen data the fist time the app is opened. 

Thoughts? 
Thanks! 

Hazmat02

From arso96 on ark forums 

Hello !

You can add the game manually. Open up the Nvidia control panel, manage 3D settings, go to program settings, and add. You'll have to locate the Ark.exe, which will be in the usual place. Local disk (D) or alternative drive, program files(x86) depending on your version, steam, steam apps, common, ARK, ShooterGame, Binaries, Win64, depending on your version. Just add the Shootergame.exe and you should be good to go. Never used the Nvidia experience myself, but I've manually added 7DTD with no problems.

JackE

You can't simply move the Psaurus folder. Psaurus must first be uninstalled from Control Panel programs, then reinstalled on the external drive. Did ASE ever work properly? Jack E/NJ

Hazmat02

JackE said:

You can't simply move the Psaurus folder. Psaurus must first be uninstalled from Control Panel programs, then reinstalled on the external drive. Did ASE ever work properly? Jack E/NJ

Ah so I no go on copy and paste, I would have to physically download it to the drive? 

No ASE has never really worked right. 

JackE

Yes re-install PS on the drive that you specify. As for ASE, have you joined the Ark forums and asked about the 3D control issue and the fact that the adapter's 3D settings don't seem to detect the game even though the adapter itself actually sees the game? Jack E/NJ

https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/forums/forum/20831-pc/

https://survivetheark.com/index.php?/login/

Hazmat02

From arso96 on ark forums 

Hello !

You can add the game manually. Open up the Nvidia control panel, manage 3D settings, go to program settings, and add. You'll have to locate the Ark.exe, which will be in the usual place. Local disk (D) or alternative drive, program files(x86) depending on your version, steam, steam apps, common, ARK, ShooterGame, Binaries, Win64, depending on your version. Just add the Shootergame.exe and you should be good to go. Never used the Nvidia experience myself, but I've manually added 7DTD with no problems.

xapim

Yes any game/app can be added manually by clicking the add button on nvd settings and browse the .exe manually

JackE

Congrats on your success @Hazmat07   How about Psaurus? Jack E/NJ

Hazmat02

JackE said:

Congrats on your success @Hazmat07   How about Psaurus? Jack E/NJ

I was running it off a usb but all I really cared about was ark since its good now I haven't tried. Waiting for more funds to buy a 5TB internal HDD

xapim

Hazmat02 said:

JackE said:

Congrats on your success @Hazmat07   How about Psaurus? Jack E/NJ

I was running it off a usb but all I really cared about was ark since its good now I haven't tried. Waiting for more funds to buy a 5TB internal HDD

Running it of usb oh well u would loose some performance there and my 5tb should arrive this week (hopefully and i hope it wont die like all other seagates i had in the past the last one was last year a 2tb sshd lasted 1 month and died completely full all lost as always, unfortunately they are the only manufacturer who does 2.5 5tb or i would go somewhere else ----->toshiba)

Hazmat02

Actually it performed pretty well, namely Black Ops 4, I did notice slightly longer load times, but no more than a couple of extra seconds. Online gameplay was great and problem free.

@JackE
I was able to use the copied file on my USB drive I just had to manually add the location like I had to do with ark.