How to remove an NvCpl.dll error

NvCpl.dll is a Windows DLL file. DLL is the abbreviation for Dynamic Link Library. DLL files are needed by programs or web browser extensions, because they contain program code, data, and resources. You can fix your NvCpl.dll problem by downloading the correct NvCpl.dll file. The following information can help you determine if NvCpl.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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NvCpl.dll file information

The process known as NVIDIA Display Properties Extension belongs to software NVIDIA Compatible Windows (version 2000 Display driver) or NVIDIA Compatible Windows Vista Display driver or NVIDIA Compatible Windows7 Display driver or NVIDIA Windows Display driver by NVIDIA (www.nvidia.com).

Description: NvCpl.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 13,179,660 bytes (13% of all occurrences), 7,700,480 bytes and 114 more variants.
The program has a visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). File NvCpl.dll is not a Windows core file. NvCpl.dll is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. NvCpl.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 6% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case of any problems with NvCpl.dll, you can uninstall the software Microsoft Data Access using the "Add or Remove Programs" function of Windows Control Panel (Windows: Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add or Remove Programs).

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as NvCpl.dll, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the NvCpl.dll 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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User Comments

Nvidia ;)
Ernest

It can be a Nivida Display Driver Service or a virus in disguise or a worm or trojan
Jacob

I believe it has been compromised it is trying to the access Com interface
Russ

it's nvidia
matt

The entry in msconfig is RUNDLL32.EXE "C:\Windows\system32\Nvcpl.dll,NvStartup" - this is how it is run at startup. Recently it was using 50% CPU on my PC. Removed it - no system tray function now.
Sherman Kenney

file is used in nvidia control panel, if its infected it would be nvcpl.exe
aBC

COMODO Firewall
Merse Kovacshazi

Run msconfig and disable in the final tab nvcpl.dll
monkbyblood

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Summary: Average user rating of NvCpl.dll: based on 118 votes with 9 reviews.

90 users think NvCpl.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 8 users think it's probably harmless. 8 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 3 users suspect danger. 9 users think NvCpl.dll is dangerous and recommend removing it. 7 users doesn't grade NvCpl.dll ("not sure about it").

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