How to Fix the GeForce Now Error 0xc0f1103f in Windows 10 & 11

Some GeForce Now users have reported that their app no longer works because of error 0xc0f1103f. Those players see that error code when they start the GeForce Now app or games with it. Error 0xc0f1103f has a message that says, “Your system does not meet the minimum requirements for streaming.”

That issue occurs on PCs that do meet the minimum streaming system requirements. Is the same error stopping you from playing GeForce Now titles? If so, this is how you can fix error 0xc0f1103f in Windows 10 and 11.

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Double-Check That Your PC Matches GeForce Now’s System Requirements

If you’re a first-time GeForce Now user, double-check your PC meets the streaming service’s system requirements before troubleshooting. Open theGeForce Now system requirement pagefor Windows PCs to check hardware requirements.

it’s possible to check how your PC’s specs match up byopening the System Information app. The system summary shows most of the essential hardware specs for GeForce Now streaming. You can view GPU details by clickingComponents>Displayin the System Information app.

A PC game

You’ll need to upgrade your PC if it doesn’t match a system requirement. Desktop users can add new graphics adapters or even processors to their PCs if required. If your PC does indeed match all the GeForce Now requirements, proceed with the troubleshooting below.

1. Double-Check if GeForce Now’s Servers Are Operational

This error can occur because the GeForce Now server is down. For example, the server could be down for maintenance. You can check the service status for various regions on theGeForce Now service statuspage. If a server for your region is down, wait until the service is operational again before opening the GeForce Now app again.

2. Run GeForce Now With Administrator Rights

Running GeForce Now with admin rights is a simple potential solution to try that’s worth a try. If you have a desktop shortcut for the software, right-click and select theRun as administratoroption. Or you can enterGeForce Nowin the Windows search box and right-click the app in the results to selectRun as administrator.

If that works, it’s best to set GeForce Now to always run with elevated rights. it’s possible to do that by opening the properties window for the GeForce Now EXE (Application) and selecting theRun as administratorcheckbox. Check out our guide aboutalways running apps as an administratorfor further details.

GeForce Now system requirements

3. Select a Power Saving GPU for the GeForce Now App

This resolution applies to users with PCs that have two GPUs (graphics processing units). Selecting a power-saving integrated GPU for the GeForce Now app is a widely confirmed fix for error 0xc0f1103f. This is how you can select an integrated GPU for the GeForce Now app in Windows:

4. Update Your Graphics Card’s Driver

Other users have said updating graphics drivers resolved the issue for them. You can refresh your PC’s graphics driver with third-party driver update software or download it from the NVIDIA, AMD, or Intel manufacturer site. Check out our guide forupdating graphics drivers on Windowsfor further details about applying this potential error 0xc0f1103f solution.

This GeForceNow error can occur because certain NVIDIA certain services are not running or need restarting. You can fix that by going through and restarting (or starting) all NVIDIA services as follows:

6. Turn Off Any Active Proxy Servers

Do you have a proxy server on your PC? If so, that could be causing the 0xc0f1103f error by generating a server issue. So, try disabling your proxy server on Windows via Settings or the Control Panel. Our article aboutdisabling your proxy server on Windowsincludes instructions for how to do so.

7. Disable Any Active VPNs

Weaker VPN (Virtual Private Network) connections can also cause this game streaming issue to arise. If you utilize a VPN connection, disable it via the Windows Settings app like this:

8. Reinstall GeForce Now

The GeForce Now app might be corrupted if none of the alternative troubleshooting methods specified here work for you. In this case, you’ll probably need to reinstall the GeForce Now software to resolve such an issue. These are the steps for reinstalling GeForce Experience:

Play GeForce Now Games on Windows Again

Those are the most likely potential fixes for error 0xc0f1103f that have worked for users. So, there’s a pretty good chance one will resolve that issue on your PC if it meets the minimum GeForce Now system requirements. With error 0xc0f1103f fixed, you could enjoy all the best games the GeForce Now streaming service has to offer again.

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