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How to remove an nvsvc.dll error


Nvsvc.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. The following information can help you determine if nvsvc.dll belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

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Nvsvc.dll file information

The process known as NVIDIA Driver Helper Service (version 97.55, 163.69, 163.96, 97.46, 101.38, 169.60, 158.16, 163.71, 162.22, 163.75, 158.24, 98.15, 100.65, 156.71, ...) belongs to software NVIDIA Driver Helper Service by NVIDIA (www.nvidia.com).

Description: nvsvc.dll is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 86,016 bytes (71% of all occurrences), 90,191 bytes, 92,704 bytes, 985,704 bytes or 90,192 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/nvsvc.dll.html 
The program has a visible window. File nvsvc.dll is not a Windows system file. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). File nvsvc.dll is a Microsoft signed file. nvsvc.dll is able to record inputs and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 2% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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

Anyone utilizing nvidia graphic cards will have this program running. While it is not needed it does provide a consent search for updates for the drivers to run your graphic cards. Recommendation, keep it but turn the service off.
  Trevor Goble   (further information)
resolved by reinstalling NVIDIA drivers
  Ed Cavaness  
Got error "RunDLL c:\windows\system32\nvsvc.dll The specified module could not be found." Only reinstallation of Nvidia Graphics Driver helped.
  Jane  


Summary: Average user rating of nvsvc.dll: based on 3 votes with 3 reviews.
1 user think nvsvc.dll is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless.


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