A simple command line utitly to patch existing x64 executables to include the
export symbols NvOptimusEnablement and AmdPowerXpressRequestHighPerformance
as required to enable the discreet GPU on some machines (mainly laptops)
Originally written to be used with the game Sector's Edge it should work with any x64 Windows application.
At this stage, this project should be considered experimental - I've only just got it working and have only done some very basic testing. I'm keen to hear how it works for others.
If you find problems or have suggestions, please log an issue
Or, if it works for you, please drop me an email and let me know.
To install:
dotnet tool install -g Topten.nvpatch
(requires .NET 5 installed)
One installed you can patch an existing executable with the following command:
nvpatch --enable MyProgram.exe
Currently on x64 executables are supported.
See this blog post.
nvpatch v0.1.103.0
Copyright c 2021 Topten Software. All Rights Reserved
Usage: nvpatch [options] <inputfile.exe> [<outputfile.exe]
Adds, updates or queries the export symbols 'NvOptimusEnablement'
and 'AmdPowerXpressRequestHighPerformance' in an existing .exe
Options:
--enable sets GPU export symbols to 1 (adding if missing
--disable sets GPU export symbols to 0 (if it exists)
--status shows the current NvOptimusEnablement status
--help show this help, or help for a command
--version show version information
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