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Since Updating Nvidia driver, shortcut keys to screensaver inoperative ...
Hi All -
I wasn't sure where to put this, or if this is even a Win 11 problem, but here it is: I updated my Nvidia RTX 3060 12GB video graphics driver today, as my video editing program, DaVinci Resolve, would not update without the updated driver.
A few minor (hopefully temporary glitches happened afterwards, like the notepad program refusing to close, and a blank screen after the lock screen on startup for a scary amount of time), but otherwise everything seems to be happy but one thing. I have a shortcut on my desktop to trigger my ribbons.scr Windows screensaver (in system32), and use a keyboard shortcut of cntrl-alt-x to trigger it. The shortcut itself works if I double-click it, or click it and hit enter, but the shortcut keys for the screensaver now do not work. I have tried completely replacing the shortcut, and re-installing the shortcut keys, and starting and restarting the computer, to no avail. The results are the same. Is this a Windows 11 problem? Or an Nvidia problem? Is there a fix?
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Based on your description, this is almost certainly an Nvidia driver problem.
A recently updated graphics driver is the direct cause, and it's a common issue where new drivers can interfere with system-level functions like hotkeys and screen blanking.
Quick Fixes to Try:
Roll back the Nvidia driver in Device Manager to the previous version that worked.
Perform a clean installation of the latest Nvidia driver using the "Custom" option in GeForce Experience or the installer, checking the "Perform a clean install" box.
Check the Nvidia Control Panel for a setting called "Desktop > Enable Desktop Menu" and ensure it is turned on, as this can affect hotkey functionality.
