NVIDIA GeForce Now is a cloud-based game streaming service. Gamers have been provided with this facility to stream gameplay rendered remotely. Running on the cloud, this game doesn’t require you to worry about local PC requirements. Yet, several users enquired about getting an error code 0X0000F004 when they were trying to start it or play a game on it.
In this post, we will look into the reasons that must have caused this problem along with seven fixes that can resolve it. Let’s know the solutions in detail –
What is NVIDIA GeForce Now and how does it work?
You can think of NVIDIA GeForce Now a prototype of a virtual computer. Once you have purchased this tool, you may install virtual existing games from the existing digital distribution platform.
While streaming games through different cloud gaming services, if it is resulting in a problem, this must be due to the following reasons –
- Corrupted device drivers mainly Display adapters
- Internal glitches on it
- Third-party antivirus is blocking the gameplay
- Pending optional updates
Fix NVIDIA GeForce Now Error Code 0X0000F004
If you are getting an error code 0X0000F004 while launching NVIDIA GeForce Now or playing a game on it, try the below fixes –
- Relaunch the GeForce Now
- Check GeForce Now Service status
- Download and Install Optional Updates
- Check the NVIDIA Display Driver Services
- Allow all GeForce Experience related services
- Update the NVIDIA graphics driver
- Reinstall GeForce Now
1] Relaunch GeForce Now
GeForce Now is a software program granted by NVIDIA company. Just like any other software, GeForce Now is also susceptible to errors. So, if you are getting an error while starting it or playing a game on it, make sure to restart this application. Alternatively, you may also try running it as an administrator and check if it works.
2] Check GeForce Now Service status
Many a time, GeForce fails to start simply because the needed services are not running. Since this is a cloud-based game, the servers must remain up and running to ensure games run smoothly on it. To check its server status, visit GeForce Now’s official site. If there isn’t any red flag, its servers are all okay and running.
However, if you do see some red flags, make sure to wait a bit longer. This simply means you can’t do anything from your end other than waiting for the servers to be up again and running. The developers must have been notified of this problem and they might be looking into this matter.
3] Check for Optional Updates
Assuming you have already checked NVIDIA’s server page and find them running, do the following next –
In this solution, we will look into how to download and install optional updates on your computer. This is essential because Windows must remain updated with all drivers and services. As Device Manager doesn’t support providing any recent patches, you need to perform this task manually. Do it and check if the problem resolves automatically.
4] Check the NVIDIA display driver status
NVIDIA display driver allows the operating system to communicate with the video card, making sure that it functions properly. Go and check the present status of different drivers related to NVIDIA. All of them must remain running and bear the status as depicted below –
- Press Win + R, type “
services.msc“, and hit OK. - On the Services window, look out for these services and ensure their statuses as outlined below –
NVIDIA Display Container LS – Automatic
NVIDIA FrameView SDK Service – Manual
NVIDIA GeForce Now Service – Automatic (Delayed Start)
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container - Automatic
NVIDIA NetworkService Container – Manual
- To check any service, right-click on it, and select Properties.
- Check its current status under “Startup type”. If this varies from the one discussed above, use the drop-down menu to select an appropriate type.
- Click Apply then OK to confirm the changes.
- Restart your PC and check if the NVIDIA error resolves now.
5] Allow all GeForce Experience related services
GeForce Now depends on numerous companies for it to work appropriately; all of them must be allowed to repair the current issue. To do this, follow the below guideline –
- Right-click on the Start and select Run.
- Type
services.mscin the text box and press Enter. - When the Services window launches, locate NVIDIA Telemetry Container.
- Once found, right-click on it and select Properties.
- On the subsequent screen, select Log ON.
- Click “Local System account” and then tick the checkbox – Allow service to interact with desktop.
- Go to the General tab next and ensure the Service status is Running. If it’s not, make a right-click on it and hit Start.
- Click Apply > OK to confirm the recent changes.
- Likewise, locate and ensure the following NVIDIA services are running in the services list.
NVIDIA Display Container LS
NVIDIA LocalSystem Container
NVIDIA NetworkService Container
Note: If you find any of the NVIDIA services not running, right-click and hit Start.
- After you have made the necessary changes, restart your PC and check if the problem resolves.
6] Update the NVIDIA graphics driver
The presence of outdated or obsolete graphics cards might also trigger an error code 0X0000F004 in NVIDIA GeForce Now. So, if you are still seeing an error code, visit NVIDIA’s official site and check if an update is pending for your device. Download and Install the relevant update and NVIDIA will start working in no time.
7] Reinstall GeForce Now
If none of the above solutions work and its servers are all running, you should consider uninstalling GeForce and then reinstalling it back on your computer. Here’s how to do this –
- Right-click on the Start button and select Apps and Features from the menu list.
- Locate GeForce Now and click the three vertical dots available on its right end.
- Choose Uninstall and then uninstall again when a pop-up appears on your login screen.
I hope reinstalling NVIDIA GeForce does work in your favor. Let’s know in the comment section which solution works in your case.
