Drivers · low

How to fixNVIDIA-CONTAINER-HIGH-CPU

NVIDIA Container process consumes CPU

What this error means

This low-severity issue affects the system driver. The nvcontainer.exe or NvTelemetryContainer.exe processes constantly consume 5-20% CPU even when idle. It's most often caused by corrupt driver installation and conflict with other software. The steps below are ordered to resolve this efficiently.

Before you begin

Save open work and back up important files. Note any recent driver or hardware changes. If Windows cannot start, use the startup guide first.

Work through these checks

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01Disable the NVIDIA telemetry service in services.msc

Disable the NVIDIA telemetry service in services.msc.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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02Do a clean reinstall of the drivers using DDU

Do a clean reinstall of the drivers using DDU.

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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03Disable NVIDIA Container in Task Manager (Startup)

Disable NVIDIA Container in Task Manager (Startup).

Use the instructions for your exact device and operating system. Check the manufacturer’s documentation before changing firmware, hardware, or system settings.

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Possible causes

  • NVIDIA Telemetry collects data
  • Corrupt driver installation
  • Conflict with other software

Useful Windows tools

These commands open Windows tools. Review any action inside the tool before applying changes.

services.msc
taskmgr