How to fix GeForce Experience error code 0x0003

You may be trying to open GeForce Experience on Windows but you keep getting the same error blocking you. Error 0x0003 is nothing to panic about if you know exactly how to handle it. 

Occurring due to faulty NVIDIA drivers, error code 0x0003 is hard to fix even with updated drivers. This is because of the corrupted files that may be left behind within the folders after installation.

Used for getting graphic card driver updates, taking gameplay screenshots, and screen recording, the GeForce Experience is a great application for game optimization.

To fix GeForce error 0x0003 in Windows, you must back up and restore your data, perform data recovery, and drive partition management. 

Summary Table: Fix GeForce error 0x0003 

Issue	Cause	Fix
GeForce error 0x0003	Corrupted NVIDIA driver	Reinstall every component
	Stalled NVIDIA services	Force-start the services
	Network adapter problems	Winsock reset
	GPU Incompatible to Windows	Uninstall and install latest version

Allow the NVIDIA telemetry container to interact with desktop

Plenty of users who have faced the 0x003 error code while using NVIDIA reported that the issue was resolved after using the Services screen to ensure that Nvidia Telemetry service is started and interacting with the desktop.

According to their experiences, after going through this process, they never had a recurring case of the error.

To allow Nvidia Telemetry to link to the desktop, follow these guidelines;

Press Windows Key + R keys to open the Run dialog box. Type in the term; services. msc in the text box and press enter to bring up the services screen.

When the Use Account Control system prompts you, click Yes to gain access to administrative rights.

Within the Services screen, navigate through the list and find Nvidia Telemetry Container. Right-click and choose properties.

Then choose the Log On option and check the box against “Allow service to interact with desktop” and click Apply to save changes.

Go back to the previous page and locate the Local System Container, Nvidia Network Service Container, and the Nvidia Display Service. Ensure the start button against them has been clicked on.

Finally, try the operation that was causing the error to see if it has been resolved. If not, try the next suggestion.

Reinstall each Nvidia Component

According to other users, their Nvidia system was on but stalling in function. For these groups, their services were restored only after performing a reinstallation of the entire contents of GeForce Experience.

To resolve the issue through this method, follow these directions.

Press Windows + R key and type in appwiz. cpl in the text box of the Run dialog box that pops up. Pressing enter will open up the Programs and Features screen.

Locate and click on Publisher to get full details on every installed application done by the user. From the list published by Nvidia software, right-click on every item and choose Uninstall.

Continue to do this until all installed Nvidia applications are uninstalled. Then restart your machine and let it startup as usual.

Visit this link and click on Download Now when the next system startup starts. This will download and give you prompts to follow through to installation.

The missing drivers will be automatically installed and you may restart your machine again checking for the error.

Reset the Network Adapter 

Resetting your GeForce Experience network adapter software back to default settings, will help to clear the error code 0x0003.

This process is also referred to as Winsock reset or Comms reinstall and this is how to go about it;

Open the dialog box by using the Windows + R keys shortcut. Type in cmd in the text box and then press Control, Shift and Enter to open up the command prompt.

Click Yes to gain Admin access when prompted by the UAC (User Account Control). Enter the command “netsh Winsock reset” in the command prompt and press enter.

After the process is completed, restart the machine and relaunch the application to check for the error.

Manually Install latest Graphics Drivers 

If you have tried all the other steps to no avail, this points to the root of the issue as a corrupted GPU driver that must be reinstalled manually.

After performing this manual install, the error code 0x0003 should no longer be ab issue in your setup. For the manual installation, this is what to do;

Press Windows + R keys to open up the Run dialog box and then type in “appwiz. cpl” to open the programs and features tab.

To completely uninstall all applications associated with the GPU, click on every Nvidia install listed and right-click to select uninstall.

Some on-screen prompts will lead you through to remove drivers from your computer. Then restart your device once all applications have been uninstalled.

When the system is back on, visit this link to enter details about your GPU model, operating system version, language, and series.

Click on Search for the latest available driver version based on your GPU configuration. Download it and once the installation is finished, restart, and check your application again.

Create a New User Account 

Having tried all the steps recorded here with no positive outcome, the last option you have is to open a new account.

After all the data, drivers, and applications associated with Nvidia have been uninstalled and deleted from your machine, create a new account with administrative rights.

Then reinstall all the application drivers and try again. If the issue persists, call on the professionals.

Conclusion 

GeForce Experience is a wonderful application. However, it does have some bugs and glitches associated with it that may cause some annoyance or frustration.

The error 0x0003 error code that pops up is something you can handle yourself without the help of a technician.

Use the tips provided here to help you regain your connection.

FAQ 

What is the meaning behind error code 0x0003 in GeForce?

This error means that there are corrupted Nvidia files in your graphics card driver and the GeForce Experience cannot locate them. 

How do I reset my GeForce Experience graphic settings?

Click on the Start menu and type in personalization in the Search box. Under personalize appearance and sound, select display settings. 

Reset the custom settings and press OK.