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Nov 4, 2025 · Operations

Why Does Windows Offer to ‘Eject’ Your NVIDIA GPU? Uncovering the Bug and Fix

A Windows update mistakenly treats discrete GPUs as hot‑plug devices, showing an "Eject GPU" option that can temporarily disable graphics, affect power consumption, and even extend battery life, while a registry tweak offers a temporary workaround until Microsoft releases a fix.