Intel Thunderbolt Control Center [2026]

Sometimes, a dock will supply power and USB devices (via USB-C fallback) but not the monitor or Ethernet. The Control Center will show "No devices connected." This indicates the PCIe negotiation failed. The fix often involves power-cycling the dock while the Control Center is open.

The most common Reddit support thread involves the app saying "Thunderbolt software is not installed on this system" despite the driver being present. This usually requires reinstalling the Intel Thunderbolt driver pack in a specific order (driver first, then the UWP app from the Microsoft Store). intel thunderbolt control center

Users can view attached devices and their hierarchical connection (Daisy-Chaining), which supports up to six devices through a single port. Sometimes, a dock will supply power and USB