razz Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Has anyone noticed a new service installed on your computer - NVIDIA Settings Update Manager Service? Like the name implies, it is used to check for new updates from the NVIDIA server. It was automatically installed on my PC today. I question that this is even necessary. Before I disable it I wanted your opinion on the matter, in case you fine knowledgeable people recommend leaving it alone. I run Windows 7. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted April 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 14, 2013 yup and you'll see a new user too UpdateUser ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 So Nergal, you advise to just leave it alone and let it do its thing? A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted April 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 14, 2013 I do that but if you dislike auto updates it's safe to disable and can be run manually http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/startups/daemonu.exe-26609.html ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thank you Nergal for your lightning fast responses A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Nergal Posted April 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 14, 2013 I just happen to be checking the new posts and have instant notify set to my email alert .... Errr I mean yeah I'm a ADVICE FOR USING CCleaner'S REGISTRY INTEGRITY SECTION DON'T JUST CLEAN EVERYTHING THAT'S CHECKED OFF. Do your Registry Cleaning in small bits (at the very least Check-mark by Check-mark) ALWAYS BACKUP THE ENTRY, YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL BREAK IF YOU DON'T. Support at https://support.ccleaner.com/s/?language=en_US Pro users file a PRIORITY SUPPORT via email support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 Cheers! A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators mta Posted April 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 14, 2013 @razz, just to let you know first hand, I have been stopping/removing that nvidia auto-update feature for at least the last 6 months (probably more like 12) will no ill effects. of course, as you state, you simply lose the auto update feature which, for me, wasn't a biggie, as I manually update my drivers at best, and at worst just leave them for Windows Update to pick up. Backup now & backup often.It's your digital life - protect it with a backup.Three things are certain; Birth, Death and loss of data. You control the last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators hazelnut Posted April 15, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2013 What mta said. Mine is also turned off. Support contact https://support.ccleaner.com/s/contact-form?language=en_US&form=general or support@ccleaner.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eL_PuSHeR Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I think I have read elsewhere that the Updatususer account won't be created if you install drivers manually and disable auto-updates inside installation options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Thank you mta & hazelnut. I'm going to disable it too. A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on MajorGeeks A-Z Freeware Launcher Plus on Softpedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Andavari Posted April 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's mind boggling how many installers want to set an update service now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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