FPS, GPU, CPU, and LAT appearing top right of screen.

Resolving the Obtrusive Overlay on Your Screen: A Quick Guide

Have you ever noticed an overlay in the upper right corner of your screen displaying information such as frames per second (FPS), GPU, CPU, and latency? If you’re anything like me, you might find such overlays distracting or even concerning, especially if they seem to appear out of the blue.

Recently, I encountered this issue and wanted to share my experience along with a potential solution that worked for me.

The Mystery of the Overlay

It all started after I downloaded the latest version of the Nvidia application. Suddenly, I was greeted with metrics about my system performance—FPS, GPU usage, CPU activity, and latency—floating prominently on my screen. This was baffling because I didn’t recall activating any settings to enable such an overlay.

Here’s the kicker: not only did this overlay show up while I was gaming, but it inconveniently appeared during video playback as well.

The Solution

After some investigation, I discovered that the culprit was indeed the Nvidia application, which had an overlay feature enabled by default. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here’s what you can do to quickly resolve the issue:

1. Open the Nvidia Experience Application: Launch the app and navigate to settings.
2. Locate the Overlay Settings: Look for the option to manage overlays and toggle it off, particularly if you didn’t intend to use it while not gaming.
3. Shortcut Fix: If you see a similar overlay and want a quick fix, simply press Alt + R. This keystroke usually allows you to disable the overlay instantly. However, do note that your circumstances might differ, so use this as a general guideline rather than an absolute rule.

Conclusion

If you’re struggling with unwanted overlays, take a moment to adjust your settings in the Nvidia application. This simple approach resolved my dilemma, and I hope it helps you too. Remember, it’s always beneficial to share your tech-related issues and solutions, as they might just aid someone dealing with a similar problem!