To update the GPU drivers:
Using Windows update:
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Open Settings: Press the Windows key + I.
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Go to Update & Security: Click on Windows Update in the left pane.
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Check for Updates: Click on Check for updates. Windows will search for available updates, including driver updates.
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Install Updates: If driver updates are found, install them as you would any other Windows update.
Using Device Manager:
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Open Device Manager: Search for "Device Manager" in the Windows search bar and open it.
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Expand Display Adapters: Click the arrow to expand the "Display adapters" section.
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Right-click on your GPU: Right-click on the name of your graphics card (e.g., Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080, AMD Radeon RX 6800).
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Select Update driver.
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Choose Search option:
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Search automatically for drivers: Windows will search online for the latest driver.
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Browse my computer for driver software: Allows you to manually select a driver from your computer.
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Using Manufacturer's Website (Recommended):
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Visit the manufacturer's website: Go to the website of your GPU manufacturer (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel).
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Find the driver download section: Look for the "Drivers & Downloads" or "Support" section.
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Select your GPU model: Choose your specific GPU model from the list.
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Download the latest driver: Download the latest driver that is compatible with your Windows version and operating system.
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Install the driver: Run the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.
Change Nvidia Graphics Preferences
Nvidia GPU:
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Access the NVIDIA Control Panel: Click on the Start menu then search for Nvidia and select NVIDIA Control Panel.
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Manage 3D Settings: Under "3D Settings", click Manage 3D settings.
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Switch to Program Settings Tab: Click on the "Program Settings" tab.
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Add VStitcher (if not listed): Click Add and browse to the VStitcher executable file (usually located in the VStitcher installation directory).
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Select "High-performance NVIDIA processor":
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In the "Select a program to customize" dropdown, choose VStitcher.
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Under "Select the preferred graphics processor for this program", select "High-performance NVIDIA processor".
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Specify the settings for this program: In the “Power management mode” dropdown, choose “Prefer maximum performance”
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Apply Changes: Click Apply to save your settings.
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Restart VStitcher: Close and restart VStitcher for the changes to take effect.
AMD GPU
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Access AMD Radeon Software: Right-click on your desktop and select "AMD Radeon Settings".
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Navigate to Performance: In the left-hand menu, click on "Gaming" and then "Global Settings".
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Prioritize High Performance: Under "Preferred graphics processor", select "High Performance" to prioritize your dedicated AMD graphics card for VStitcher.
Change Windows Graphics Preferences
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Access Graphics Settings:
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Windows Search: Type "Graphics settings" in the Windows search bar and press Enter.
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Settings App:
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Open the Settings app (Windows key + I).
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Go to System > Display
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Click on Graphics settings.
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Add the Program:
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Browse: Click Browse and locate the executable file (.exe) of the program you want to configure.
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Add: Click Add.
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Choose Graphics Performance Preference:
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Select the Program: Find the added program in the list and click on Options
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Choose Preference: Select High performance (uses the dedicated GPU (for demanding tasks like Digital Content Creation).
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Save Changes: Click Save.
Note
VStitcher is still showing the prompt, even after forcing it to use the dedicated GPU.
This issue can occur if the display you’re using for VStitcher is connected to the integrated (power-saving) GPU. In some cases, even with Nvidia and Windows settings configured for high performance, the system may still default to the integrated GPU, preventing the use of the dedicated GPU.
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