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How to Disable the NVIDIA App Overlay

Last updated on Sep 02, 2026

The NVIDIA App has replaced GeForce Experience. Its overlay lets you record, stream and monitor performance, but it can impact game performance.

  1. Open Settings

    Open the NVIDIA App and click the Settings icon (gear) in the left sidebar.

  2. Select the Features tab

    In the Settings menu, make sure the Features tab is selected.

  3. Turn off the overlay

    Set the NVIDIA overlay toggle to Off.

    NVIDIA overlay toggle under Settings → Features in the NVIDIA App