NVIDIA Releases Emergency Patch for App Launch and Graphics Switching Errors
NVIDIA has released an emergency hotfix to resolve major performance problems which the latest NVIDIA App update introduced to users. The update, version 11.0.6.386, targets specific technical glitches which affect application stability and hardware management on laptops.
The hotfix addresses two major issues which were reported by GeForce graphics card users
- Application Launch Failures Resolves errors where the NVIDIA App failed to open showing messages which said "There was a problem with the NVIDIA app" or "The app won't open."
- Optimus MUX Mode Switching The fix solves a laptop problem which kept systems from changing between built in graphics and the separate NVIDIA GPU.
The patch is essential for users experiencing these specific bugs. The update restores game optimization software operations without adding any additional features.
- Version NVIDIA App Hotfix 11.0.6.386
- File Size 106 MB
- Release Date February 12, 2026
Users can download the 106 MB installer directly from the official NVIDIA website. The update enables desktop users to open the app interface without encountering launch failures and enables laptop users to utilize the MUX switch for maximum gaming performance.
