How to remove an NvCpl error

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NvCpl.dll,NvStartup file information

The process known as RUNDLL32.EXE belongs to software RUNDLL32.EXE or rem RUNDLL32.EXE by unknown.

Description: NvCpl.dll,NvStartup is located in a not clearly defined folder. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 0 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no information about the author of the file. Note: File does not exist any longer. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 22% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as NvCpl.dll,NvStartup, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the NvCpl.dll,NvStartup process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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NvCpl.dll,NvStartup

verursacht Startproblem eim SLI Betrieb

These are from NVidia - were installed with the driver for GForce video card.
Ken in Houston

It is an Nvidia file for the graphics card. I have it on Dell.
WildFlower

Nvidia graphics card files.
WildFlower (further information)

I've got a NVidia card and its part of the GForce subsystem
rletts

Teil des NVidia Treibers

I have the Nvidia graphics card on my machine, it makes sense that's its related to the card.

Part of Nvidia driver / support software
Bill

I found nvcpl.dll in the start up. The display is not nVidia but other hardware is
Yaakov Hillel

My system freezes when I run scandisk,checkdisk . During virus scan also it freezed. I suspect NVcpl may be the suspect. as it happened twice.without checking disk for errors, my computer working fine
jeevi09

NvCpl.dll is listed by the NVidia Hardware driver details panel, in Windows, as on of the driver libraries for the video card.

These are NVidia control panel files used by NVidia graphics cards to control the graphics cards settings. (i.e. port output, resolution, color depth, refresh rate, etc.)
H.C. Hicks

Just reinstalled Windows and these files showed up right after I installed my NVIDIA eGForce 7600 GS video card
Dano from Alabama

I went to Run/Msconfig/Startup and noticed that this file was checked. I unchecked it. No problems. However, I noticed that NvCpl.dll was again checked when I re-installed my Avira Anti-Virus. Maybe they are somehow related. I recommend you uncheck it - saves your RAM. If you get problems, just check it back again.
Valdez008

It is used by the AntivirusPlus malware to reinfect the system after initial cleaning

I have this file also, I believe it is for the graphics card. However I believe this driver has been causing my system problems. Don't know how to fix it.

If it appeared after you install a an NVIDIA device, it's an NVIDIA component. If it appeared from nowhere, it may be a nasty.
jfp81]

I've had Nvidia for years and never had this program starting with my PC, I noticed it after I did some "Risky" web searching and I'm thinking it came from an unsecure site as part of a Virus/Trojan/Malware/Spyware. My AVG, and My Zonealarm have not flagged Anything though, I'm going to go try Spybot S&D
Pokey/Seattle

I believe it is a virus as my computer freezes on startup and it can not be removed.
Willy Thomas

I have been infected with nvcpl.dll at work many times. Using WinPatrol, it catches the driver update as an Nvidia Windows 2000-compatible driver after the latest Nvidia drivers have been installed. DO NOT allow the installation of this hijacker driver. It appears to be a very bad virus/malware since, when allowed to install, will result in a much lower real display resolution (almost cartoonish looking icons and an obvious degradation of true-type fonts and resolution. Fonts will be very small, because the hack does not allow a large range of font ranges.
Andy

This registry occurs after you have used the NVidia graphics card to "say run from Laptop to TV" as in my case. You can delete the registry entry, 'puter is just looking for the last setting. If you don't swithch back to your laptop as your main display before disconectting the device or turn off the 'puter while it's connected before you disconnect. The device will try to get you back to your last video setting. Or if the svideo cord gets pulled accidentally, or you log off while connect to another device etc.. just use the program to go back to a single display setting and it sould be fine.
DArtist

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yannick GOUARIN

unchecking it in msconfig startup programs and services, and unintalling related nvidia program, and it is still running after boot ups, soon after installing a nvidia graphics card, within a week of installing my nvidia graphics card my system was virus ridden, blacoles, rootkit.zeroaccess, java vulnerability accessed and virus running from within, 199 cookies found hiding in windows files, trojanproxy:win32\sefbov.e virus,files moves around, people speaking through my computer, redirections to random sites in browsers, and after a new xp pro installation all my problems persist.
mark alexander

Summary: Average user rating of NvCpl.dll,NvStartup: based on 31 votes with 24 reviews.

8 users think NvCpl.dll,NvStartup is essential for Windows or an installed application. 9 users think it's probably harmless. 7 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 6 users think NvCpl.dll,NvStartup is dangerous and recommend removing it. 5 users doesn't grade NvCpl.dll,NvStartup ("not sure about it").

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