If you have updated windows fully, yeah, nvidia drivers can have an issue. I'd go to nvidia.com and download a new set of drivers, specific to your gpu. When it says 'express' or 'custom', choose custom. On the next page, just allow it to install, but at the bottom is a box that you must make sure is checked, called 'Do a clean install'. This'll remove all of the old drivers, and replace with new ones. Just choosing express only adds some stuff, doesn't change anything. That should clear up you not seeing the NV control panel.
In your bios, I believe it's usually under advanced tab, peripherals you'll need to be sure the video is set to PEG, primary external graphics, not the igpu. Don't forget to save and exit. That should cure the 'My PC' not seeing the gpu as being installed.