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.
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 explaining what computer drivers are to 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 on fixing corrupted drivers on Windows.
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.
To repair or reset Intel Graphics Command Center on Windows 11, follow the steps below.
Press Win + I to open the Settings app. Go to Apps > Apps & features. Under the App list heading, you’ll see a search box. Click on it and type intel. In the search results, click on the three vertical dots next to Intel Graphics Command Center and select Advanced options. In the Reset section, click on Repair. Check if Intel Graphics Command Center is working again. If Intel Graphics Command Center still isn’t working, repeat steps 1 to 4, and in the Reset section, click on Reset this time around. Click Reset in the pop-up to confirm you want to reset the app. Windows will then try to reset the app.
Now, check to see if Intel Graphics Command Center has started working again.
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:
Ensure you have an active internet connection to download the app. If you don’t have one, you won’t be able to replace the app once it’s gone. Press Win + I to open the Settings app. Go to Apps > Apps & features. Under the App list heading, you’ll see a search box. Click on it and type intel. In the search results, click on the three vertical dots next to Intel Graphics Command Center and select Uninstall. Click Uninstall again in the pop-up to confirm that’s what you want to do. Follow the instructions to finish uninstalling the app.
Once Windows has uninstalled the app, it’s time to reinstall it again:
Press Win + S to open Windows Search. Type Microsoft Store in the search box and hit the Enter key. In the Microsoft Store, type Intel Graphics Command Center at the top and click on the app in the search results. On the app’s page in the store, click Install.
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 can 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.
