Aiding the driver is an executable file called nvpdsvc.exe is also known as NVIDIA Performance Driver Service which is not a Windows system file and runs under the Window Microsoft operating. The size of the file is usually 5 Megabytes software is used to provide the Operating system an instant access to the additional option on configuring Nvidia video display. This file is essential in the Window operating system if the user has an Nvidia Graphics accelerator installed in his computer. Disabling this program may affect the performance of the Hardware installed in the Personal Computer (PC). This is software has the Verisign Time Stamping Service Signer which means that this is a trusted company by Microsoft Corporation. This file is usually found in c: Program files\NVDIA Corporation\Performance\Drivers\nVPDsvc.exe.This was released in 2008 and later patches are made to improve the quality of the driver and the functionality as well in the mid 2009.
How can I stop nvpdsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. nvpdsvc.exe. is used by NVIDIA Video Card Driver, If you shut down nvpdsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop nvpdsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is NVIDIA Video Card Driver, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as NVIDIA Video Card Driver, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is nvpdsvc.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if nvpdsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if nvpdsvc.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that nvpdsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case NVIDIA Video Card Driver