When I start touch designer it does not recognize the graphics card driver, when I want to add a Kantanmapper node the program closes
First identify what the specs of your computer are, then update your drivers and the OS to the latest. Then try TouchDesigner again.
If on Windows, see also:
As a first step, make sure that all your drivers, including integrated graphic drivers, are up to date and that your machine is free of bloatware.
Make sure that TouchDesigner is fully up to date to the latest stable build available.
The Bulk Crap Uninstaller helps in identifying unwanted or unneeded software: https://www.bcuninstaller.com/
Find the latest driver for your GPU at Official Drivers | NVIDIA or use Nvidia Geforce Experience Update Drivers & Optimal Playable Settings
You can also make sure that your integrated GPU is running on the latest version available via Intel Driver Assistant.
You can use the AMD Adrenalin if you have an AMD Integrated GPU, in minimal install mode, via https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html
If your machine comes with a proprietary power management software (From Asus, Dell / Alienware.. etc), make sure that it’s setup properly to run TouchDesigner on the Nvidia / AMD DEDICATED GPU when plugged to power. Otherwise, it’s likely that TouchDesigner would run on the integrated graphics, hence it is important to also make sure your integrated graphics are up to date.
If the issue persists, try to generate a dump using Using WinDbg to Debug Crashes - Derivative
Best,
Michel
Thanks for your time
Acer nitro 5 laptop
Ryzen 7 7000 series
NVIDIA geforce rtx 3050 graphics card
8gb ram
The graphics card drivers are updated as of September 30, 2025
Make sure of the following:
You can use the AMD Adrenalin if you have an AMD Integrated GPU, in minimal install mode, via https://www.amd.com/en/support/download/drivers.html
Also hunt for bloatware using the BCU.
The Bulk Crap Uninstaller helps in identifying unwanted or unneeded software: https://www.bcuninstaller.com/
Best,
Michel
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