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Many PC gamers stream and chat on Discord. Performance tweaks and overlay quirks pop up often.
Discord Notifications Missing? Blame Nvidia Overlay is a common cause. These overlays can block Discord from registering game events. Studies indicate overlays redirect input and focus, muting alerts.
How the overlay interferes
The Nvidia overlay sits on top of games. Discord relies on direct game messages for mentions and pings. When the overlay is active, Discord may miss these triggers entirely.
You can test quickly by hiding the overlay mid match. If pings appear, the overlay is the blocker.
Simple takeaway
Turn off the in game overlay to let Discord react freely.
Q: How do I disable the Nvidia overlay?
Open Nvidia Share, open the in game overlay section, and toggle it off.
Q: Will this break streaming or recording?
Usually not; OBS and similar tools capture the final画面, not the overlay.
