After installing the Nvidia App, I encountered an issue where Advanced Optimus no longer functions correctly. It seems to work intermittently, typically only after reinstalling the driver. However, once the system is restarted, the issue reoccurs. Specifically, the “Dynamic Display Mode Tray Icon” fails to function properly — clicking on it results in no action, and occasionally the option to change the display mode does not appear in the Nvidia Control Panel. Additionally, the tray icon may be absent altogether.
At times, when attempting to switch the display mode, the system remains stuck in Optimus mode instead of switching to the Nvidia GPU. Although it occasionally transitions to the Nvidia GPU, it often reverts to Optimus mode after a period of time. On rare occasions, the system behaves as expected, but these instances are few and far between.
Furthermore, the new Nvidia App does not provide an option to enable Advanced Optimus, which could be contributing to potential conflicts causing the issue.