What is daemonu.exe?
daemonu.exe is part of NVIDIA Update Components and developed by NVIDIA Corporation according to the daemonu.exe version information.
daemonu.exe's description is "NVIDIA Settings Update Manager"
daemonu.exe is digitally signed by NVIDIA Corporation.
daemonu.exe is usually located in the 'C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NVIDIA Updatus\' folder.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on daemonu.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | NVIDIA Update Components |
| Company name | NVIDIA Corporation |
| File description | NVIDIA Settings Update Manager |
| Internal name | nvDaemon |
| Original filename | daemonu.exe |
| Legal copyright | (C) NVIDIA Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| Product version | 1.1.34.0 |
| File version | 1.1.34.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | NVIDIA Update Components |
| Company name | NVIDIA Corporation |
| File description | NVIDIA Settings Update Manager |
| Internal name | nvDaemon |
| Original filename | daemonu.exe |
| Legal copyright | (C) NVIDIA Corporation. All rights r.. |
| Product version | 1.1.34.0 |
| File version | 1.1.34.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
daemonu.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | NVIDIA Corporation |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2009-2 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 534abed0be56d9840dd12ddb84f8b031 |
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | 71e63293328bca65b9dbbc6fdce04b3c |
| SHA256 | ce0401e2851ca6aefcb5333030b58b65e732b27b8e64199fa43a80f41b9e9276 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to daemonu.exe:
daemonu.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
daemonu.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
NVIDIA Settings Update Manager has stopped working.
End Program - daemonu.exe. This program is not responding.
daemonu.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
daemonu.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with daemonu.exe?
To help other users, please let us know what you will do with daemonu.exe:
What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with daemonu.exe. 64% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 176 users.
NOTE: Please do not use this poll as the only source of input to determine what you will do with daemonu.exe.
Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
I have this file on my pc and it has caused at least 3 system crashes recently. Can I remove it without screwing the display up? Cheers
# 24 May 2011, 11:28
anilnk writes
it is not a virus. disable it manually. run > services.msc > nvidia update service > stop > then disable it > apply.
# 22 Nov 2011, 6:23
jonesy writes
I keep getting error boxes relating to daemonu.exe and still don't really understand why, what to do, how to get rid of it -only started recently but it is a pain.
I would like to add that I soooo WISH I could understand all this computer stuff. I'm not dull,I'm pretty well educated etc, just have a block when it comes to technology.
For all you people who find it easy, know that tons of us admire and ENVY you and are grateful for the advice and help you take the time to offer.
PS. Anilnk -do I type all of the above into 'run' incl the >'s? Humble thanks!!
# 10 Apr 2012, 3:32
jonesy writes
By the way, in idiot speak please, what is the difference between 32 and 64 bit? Does it matter?
What does duel core mean and do I need to know this stuff?
What if I have 32bit and download something for 64 bit or the other way around.
* No I haven't, just interested in what this is all about. :-)
# 10 Apr 2012, 3:35
jonesy writes
AND (sorry, sorry, sorry) what is a website URL? Does that mean Firefox or something?
Thanks.
# 10 Apr 2012, 3:36
tony mckenna writes