FIXED: MSI Overclocking Scanner Failed To Start Scanning

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Arsalan Shakil

As a Hardware Expert at Tech4Gamers, I bring my decade-long expertise in electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping. My knack for exposing misconceptions in the tech world finds a perfect outlet here.

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Despite a smooth installation, the MSI Overclocking Scanner failed to start scanning on my PC. The error was quite annoying as it impacted the performance of my GPU and CPU and made it difficult to keep track of the component statistics. Luckily, I found a few fixes that got me out of the scanning error.

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Grant GPU Performance Access

Like other software, the MSI Afterburner also requires specific permissions to run correctly. One of these permissions involves allowing the software to access the GPU performance statistics. 

So, before proceeding, I used the following steps to ensure that the application had the necessary access to my GPU.

1. Launch NVIDIA Panel: Right-click on the Desktop > Open NVIDIA Control Panel.
2. Pick Developer Settings: Select Desktop on the upper pane > Enable Developer Settings.

   

3. Move To GPU Performance: Navigate to Manage GPU Performance Counters in the side panel.

   

4. Provide Access: Enable the option, Allow Access To The GPU Performance Counters To All Users > Yes > Restart PC. 

   

Activate CUDA In The NVIDIA Control Panel

CUDA is a programming platform developed by NVIDIA that utilizes the GPU to enhance PC computing performance. A CUDA-enabled GPU can provide better performance and prevent errors like the OC scanner not scanning. Therefore, use the following technique to enable CUDA in the NVIDIA Control Panel.

1. Go To 3D Settings: Access the NVIDIA Control Panel > Navigate to Manage 3D Settings in the left-hand pane. 

   

2. Allow CUDA: Find the CUDA- GPUs entry > Choose All from the dropdown menu > Save the changes > Restart your computer.

   

This method also worked for another user in the NVIDIA Forums. Upon testing, I obtained similar results.

Unlock Voltage Control Within MSI Afterburner

This is a crucial step to ensure that the OC scanner works flawlessly per the MSI Afterburner guide. Unlocking the Voltage Control and Voltage Monitoring features allows the MSI software to obtain a baseline for your GPU’s performance by executing a benchmark.

1. Access Settings: Open MSI Afterburner > Settings.

   

2. Unlock Voltage Control: Mark the boxes for Unlock Voltage Control and Unlock Voltage Monitoring > Apply > OK > Yes.

   

Wrap Up

While browsing different forums on the internet, I noticed many users complaining about one problem: the MSI overclocking scanner failed to start scanning. For this particular Reddit user, it didn’t work right after the installation.

MSI Overclocking scanner failed to start scanning
byu/super_coconut11 inoverclocking

Despite numerous complaints on public forums, MSI has not officially responded to the issue. The abovementioned workarounds were very helpful in tackling this situation. You can also contact MSI Support to get more insight into the problem.

Arsalan Shakil

[Errors Troubleshooting Expert]

Arsalan Shakil (aka GuyThatDoesEverything on YouTube) is a PC Tech Enthusiast and Electronic Geek. With over 10+ years of experience in Electronics, he then decided to explore Software Engineering to design embedded products and automate existing hardware solutions. 

When he started tearing down old cameras to understand how they worked, he was shocked (literally, when he got zapped by a flash discharge capacitor), giving him the power (debatable) to fall in love with videography/photography. He also started making some fun videos that later became YouTube tech reviews.

Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in Electronics design, embedded solutions, and prototyping
• Majored in Software Engineering
• Research paper publication in IEEE for Embedded Military Uniform & LoRa WAN wireless technology
• Specialized in IoT Solutions
• PC Enthusiast & PC Modder

In his local region, he’s known to expose cheap PSU brands, often claiming fake certification or false claims on the box. He’s a true nerd and needed some friends in his life. Then he met some guys who work at Tech4Gamers, and they also came out to be equal nerds who suggested he join Tech4Gamers as a Hardware Expert.