NVDisplay.Container.exe still trying to connect to the Internet...

[pretzels]

I used NVCleanstall_1.15.1 (and DDU v18.0.6.1) to update my drivers. I have done this before but it had been a while. Now my non-Microsoft software firewall detects NVDisplay.Container.exe trying to connect to the Internet. I thought NVCleanstall prevented that?

Would someone kindly tell me how to stop it?

 

[W1zzard]

It will still connect to the Internet for update the NGX libraries and legacy DLSS. Your firewall is probably the best choice to stop that

 

[pretzels]

Thanks for the reply. That is unfortunate. Wish there was a way to turn it off.

 

[Veseleil]

OneClickFirewall is a really handy tool. I just block bunch of executables i find suspicious.

 

[W1zzard]

simplewall here

 

[Space Lynx]

OneClickFirewall is a really handy tool. I just block bunch of executables i find suspicious.

I do the same lol

 

[pretzels]

All you people not trusting the Microsoft firewall? I am shocked! JK, I use a very stripped down Comodo Firewall, but have used others, too.

I think several years ago a lot of people got tired of outbound alerts, and the MS firewall got a better reputation. So the common advice became to just use it. The side effect is that now most people are not concerned/aware that their software collects and sends so much info, etc...

Thanks!