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nvlddmkm.sys

Associated Program: NVidia Windows Kernel Mode Driver
Programm Category: Nvidia Graphic Card Driver

What is  nvlddmkm.sys

The file nvlddmkm.sys is associated with NVidia graphic cards. It is the driver that installs your NVidia cards. The file can be usually found in the following folder: C:\Windows\System 32\Drivers\nvlddmkm.sys. This is the main component of your driver that enables your graphic cards to work. There have been several reports of BSOD, otherwise known as Blue Screen of Death, occurring with the main culprit found to be the file nvlddmkm.sys. When this happens, users surmised that the file may no longer be compatible with the OS, because the driver was updated or the OS was updated. Usually, when no updates are found for either one, the user reinstalls everything; from the OS to the drivers to revert back the system and all of its components to their original statuses. The driver file has a general size of 8,238,720 bytes. The file’s process name is NVidia Windows Kernel Mode Driver, or NVidia Compatible Windows Vista Kernel Mode Driver; depending on the version of the file and the graphic cards.

How can I stop nvlddmkm.sys and should I?

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

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed nvlddmkm.sys




What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as NVidia Windows Kernel Mode 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 nvlddmkm.sys 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 nvlddmkm.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if nvlddmkm.sys. 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 nvlddmkm.sys, belongs to, in this case NVidia Windows Kernel Mode Driver

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