How to remove an NVRTClk error

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NVRTClk.exe file information

The process known as rtclk MFC Application belongs to software rtclk Application by unknown.

Description: NVRTClk.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows\System32 - typically C:\WINDOWS\system32\NVRTCLK\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 24,576 bytes (99% of all occurrences), 10,256 bytes or 94,208 bytes.
The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File NVRTClk.exe is not a Windows system file. NVRTClk.exe seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 27% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:

"NVRTClk": Related to a Gigabyte video card. What does it do, and is it required?

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

A website says it is to do with a Gigabyte video card installed in pc.
Webbo89 (further information)

related to a program update gigabyte VGA product
Nonikname (antonello)

Installs when using Gigabyte VGA, probably has something to do with GPU clock
Maciek

Appeared on a new install of windows 2003 SBServer with a Gigabyte AGP
MickO

This is the Nvidia RealTime Clock controller. It scales your processor down for 2d and up for 3d, saving power and heat generation. Comes with Gigabyte cards.
See Jay

Related to Gigabyte Graphics Cards
Mark

Related to a Gigabyte video card
Lock

NVidia related

Its a happy thing. Definatly.
Shneeblie

Remote Control Application
DonMucios

I Installed a DVDplayer, PowerDVD, on my laptop which was included with a Gigabyte video card I purchased. The video card was an nVidia 4000 series. I believe the NVRTCLK is used to tweek the video clock on mVidia G-Force boards. I Don't think you need it unless you have an nVidia video chipset. The laptop I installed it on has an Intel video chipset. I don't know if it's needed to run PowerDVD.
Al Kruhm

I too have a NVIDIA Gigabye VGA so that is probably correct
Eden

medium amount
hjhunt

This rtclk error depending on what type sometimes just controls the menu which is called rtclk MFC
JDogger72

It is from sofware of gigabyte video card
ramin

Yup, the problem lies in the NVIDIA/Gigabye VGA software. Here is how I solved the problem. First go into add/remove programs and remove anything Nvidia and Gigabyte (vga, not mobo) related; including updates. Then go into system 32 and find the folder “NVRTClk” and delete the folder and its contents. Reboot. Do not reinstall the drivers from the oem Gigabyte CD! Do not mess with the “new hardware wizard; close it. Go to the Nvidia site; downloads and use their drop down list(s) to find your card and download the drivers; they should be as up to date. (I didn’t need any updates) Save, close. Save, close browser and then run the .exe file. Select “custom” install option, check mark all boxes AND especially the one marked “Do clean install”. Once loaded you will be prompted to reboot; reboot. Problem solved; no more error message. Open Recycle bin and delete the folder you deleted from system 32.
Timb

Summary: Average user rating of NVRTClk.exe: based on 17 votes with 16 reviews.

6 users think NVRTClk.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 5 users think it's probably harmless. 6 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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