Nvmctray.dll is the driver file for NVIDIA Media Center Tray that loads into nvtray.exe to load the NVIDIA Media Center Library, the program which runs the notification system tray. This 32-bit operation executes with the user privileges currently logged in, and is launched by the explorer.exe executable file. The process may require 3-dimensional applications in order to recognize the user’s card, such as the Everquest game card. Other than this, Media Center Tray settings can also be changed manually by the Display properties. It is accessible via the Media Center icon, and can be added among the items in the Windows taskbar. It contains menu items which provide display settings access the Media Center contains alongside direct access to application-specific options like the nView Desktop Manager, the OpenGL and the Direct3-D customized settings, among others. Nvmctray.dll is installed with NVIDIA's graphics card variations. The System Tray icon manages the settings for these nVidia-based graphics cards. Media Center allows the user application of the custom Direct 3-D color settings from convenient pop-up menus which contains items that restore the default settings.
How can I stop nvmctray.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. nvmctray.dll. is used by Nvidia Media Center Tray, If you shut down nvmctray.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop nvmctray.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Nvidia Media Center Tray, 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 Media Center Tray, 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 nvmctray.dll 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 nvmctray.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if nvmctray.dll. 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 nvmctray.dll, belongs to, in this case Nvidia Media Center Tray