Failed to initialize nvvad audio resources

[PranavSakthivel]

Streaming machine: HP Omen 15
Ryzen 4800H
16GB RAM
AMD Radeon Graphics & GTX 1660Ti

Every time I try to connect to the PC, it comes up with the error:
"Failed to initialize nvvad audio resources"

It works if I enable "use PC for audio" but then the audio doesn't come through the Switch.

Thanks.

[tooandrew]

i also have this issue. i believe i uninstalled an virtual audio device of some type and no driver uninstallation/reinstallation will fix it. i think my only option is a reinstallation of windows, if you put that in google in quotes there are only 8 results

[kevboss]

I had the same issue. It was something I uninstalled. I fixed the problem by reinstalling GeForce Experience

[StormstoutChen]

same issue after latest update, reinstalling GeForce Experience fixed it

[NicolaNauwynck]

same issue after latest update, reinstalling GeForce Experience fixed it

Did you download a specific version of Geforce Experience, I am on GeForce_Experience_v3.24.0.123 and can't get it to work, also getting this error message.

I even reinstalled windows to have a clean state but still having this error message.

Update: on friday they released a new version of Geforce Experience, seems like this version is the issue. I downgraded to GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74 and now it works.

[tooandrew]

Did you do a repair install or did you wipe and install? Installing geforce experience again didnt fix the problem for me but a wipe and reinstall of windows did

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[arguapacha]

same issue after latest update, reinstalling GeForce Experience fixed it

Did you download a specific version of Geforce Experience, I am on GeForce_Experience_v3.24.0.123 and can't get it to work, also getting this error message.

I even reinstalled windows to have a clean state but still having this error message.

Update: on friday they released a new version of Geforce Experience, seems like this version is the issue. I downgraded to GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74 and now it works.

Thanks! I was lucky I kept the 3.23 installer. I first closed the latest version, uninstalled it from the system settings and installed the older version. It works now. The only issue is that there is no easy way to find the 3.23 installer from Nvidia's website. A lot of third-party providers, but I prefer downloading from the main source

[elijah-potter]

If you don't already have the installer for the old version, you can download directly from NVidia with: https://us.download.nvidia.com/GFE/GFEClient/3.23.0.74/GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74.exe

Cheers.

[CyrisXD]

Having the same issue, the old version of GeForce Experience works, however it just auto-updates to the latest version and it's broken again.

Any other possible fixes?

[arguapacha]

Having the same issue, the old version of GeForce Experience works, however it just auto-updates to the latest version and it's broken again.

Any other possible fixes?

Not a fix, but another workaround: I found a post (unable to find it now, unfortunately) that pointed to block the Nvidia Web helper.exe file for Incoming and outgoing connections in the windows firewall. I don't have access right now, but I will share more info after I log in again to my gaming system.

[arguapacha]

Having the same issue, the old version of GeForce Experience works, however, it just auto-updates to the latest version and it's broken again.
Any other possible fixes?

Not a fix, but another workaround: I found a post (unable to find it now, unfortunately) that pointed to block the Nvidia Web helper.exe file for Incoming and outgoing connections in the windows firewall. I don't have access right now, but I will share more info after I log in again to my gaming system.

Ok so here are the steps I followed to block the update:

1. Open Advanced Firewall Settings
2. Create new incoming and outgoing rules: General>Action=Block; Programs and Services>Programs>C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\NVIDIA Web helper.exe
3. Updates of both Geforce Experience AND the Nvidia driver will get blocked. You will also have to enter the Nvidia account credentials every time you open the GeForce Experience, but at least you can access the system.

[yitelee]

By analyzing the node js code of web helper:
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\NvAutoDownload.js
function checkForGFEUpdates(isRecursiveCall) { ............

And the location of its store:
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NvNode\node_modules\nv-localstore\localstore.js

You can disable GFE auto update by editing:
C:\ProgramData\NVIDIA Corporation\Downloader\config\clientsettings.json

like this:
{"autoGFEbeta":"0",
"autoGFE":"0"} <<<<< this is added line

Tricky steps must be follow or the program will mess up the edited config file:

1. uninstall current version - v3.24.0.123
2. disable internet connection
3. install older version you desired - v3.23.0.74
4. close GFE window that auto-started
5. stop process named "Nvidia Web Helper Service" from task manager
6. edit the clientsettings.json
7. enable internet connection
8. run GFE

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Less painful way to disable it, while more straightforward, would be:

1. extract installer pack by winrar to a folder, say, - GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74
2. change this line in GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74\nodejs\NvAutoDownload.js
   //if(auto_download == "") auto_download = "1";
   if(auto_download == "") auto_download = "0";
3. run GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74\setup.exe

[StormstoutChen]

same issue after latest update, reinstalling GeForce Experience fixed it

Did you download a specific version of Geforce Experience, I am on GeForce_Experience_v3.24.0.123 and can't get it to work, also getting this error message.

I even reinstalled windows to have a clean state but still having this error message.

Update: on friday they released a new version of Geforce Experience, seems like this version is the issue. I downgraded to GeForce_Experience_v3.23.0.74 and now it works.

hmm, just downloaded the file from the nvidia official site, I didn't check the version...