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nvvsvc.exe

Associated Program: Nvidia Display Driver Service
Programm Category: Nvidia Driver Helper Service Application

What is  nvvsvc.exe

The process name for the file nvvsvc.exe is NVidia Display Driver Service, which is part of the application NVidia Driver Helper Service. The process serves as a support service for NVidia graphics cards. The exact functions of the file are quite unclear, as there is not enough information available that can point out the direct attributes of the file. However, as per users’ comments regarding their own experience with the file; it appears to provide overclocking options for the graphics cards, as well as a dual monitor feature. The file installs as a Windows background process, and runs in the background as “nsvc.” Known size of the file is 868.81 KB, with a RAM usage of 1.64 MB. Average memory usages are as follow: virtual memory, 56.96 MB; peak virtual memory, 58.97 MB; paged system memory, 107.37 MB, and non-paged system memory, 8.36 KB. It has a default location of C:\Windows\System 32\nvvsvc.exe. The file is a 32-bit application.

How can I stop nvvsvc.exe and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. nvvsvc.exe. is used by Nvidia Display Driver Service, If you shut down nvvsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop nvvsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Nvidia Display Driver Service, 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.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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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 Display Driver Service, 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 nvvsvc.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 nvvsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if nvvsvc.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 nvvsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case Nvidia Display Driver Service

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