win: fix & improve disabling Nvidia telemetry $308
- Add missing permissions to delete telemetry driver $308. - Remove unneeded recursion - Improve disabling of Nvidia telemetry container. Terminate telemetry container on launch. - Write NVIDIA in all uppercase which is the correct way. - Add disabling NVIDIA game session telemetry. - Remove script `Remove NVIDIA telemetry packages` and split its logic to other related script for better and more simplified organization.
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code: setx POWERSHELL_TELEMETRY_OPTOUT 1
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code: setx POWERSHELL_TELEMETRY_OPTOUT 1
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revertCode: setx POWERSHELL_TELEMETRY_OPTOUT 0
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revertCode: setx POWERSHELL_TELEMETRY_OPTOUT 0
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category: Disable Nvidia telemetry
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category: Disable NVIDIA telemetry # TODO: Revise docs
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- https://github.com/privacysexy-forks/nVidia-modded-Inf
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NVIDIA drivers collect various types of personal data from different sources and aggregates them to identify and analyze users [3]:
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- https://github.com/privacysexy-forks/Disable-Nvidia-Telemetry
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- https://forum.palemoon.org/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=15686&sid=3d7982d3b9e89c713547f1a581ea44a2&start=20
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- **System Hardware Information:** GPU specifications, clock speeds, monitor resolutions, CPU specifications, memory capacity,
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BIOS revisions, and motherboard details [4].
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- **Driver and Game Settings**: Information about driver settings for specific games (e.g., G-Sync status, anti-aliasing types)
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and game resolution and quality settings [4].
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- **List of Installed Games and Applications**: Games and applications installed on the system, such as those from Origin, Steam,
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or individual titles like Counter-Strike: GO and Overwatch [4].
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- **Content Viewing History:** History of the content viewed on its websites or online services [3].
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- **Contact Information**: Contact details like name, email, phone number, address, and organization affiliations [3].
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- **Order History and Contact Information** [3].
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- **Feedback Submission:** Feedback, email addresses, and technical information like operating system, browser version, and IP address [3].
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- **Email Interactions:** interactions with emails (open, click, unsubscribe) [3].
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- **User Profile Information:** Username, email address, account preferences, login activity, and IP address [3].
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- **Birthdate**
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- **Geographic Region**
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- **Software, Hardware, and Network Configuration Details**: This includes information about the software, hardware, and network configuration
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(operating system version, applications installed, hardware type, network speed, IP address). This data is shared with GeForce NOW partners.
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- **Feature and Application Usage:** Information about the features and applications used in connection with NVIDIA products or services is collected
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to understand user experience and improve products and services. This may include software or games usage data.
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- **Error or Crash Data**
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- **Lead Generation and Identity Enrichment Data:** Data from public and commercial sources like event attendance, internet searches, and data
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enrichment services [3].
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- **Public Images, Audio-Video, and Survey Data for AV and AI Research* [3]
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- **Interest-Based Advertising Data:** Name, email, phone number, job title, organizational affiliations, zip code, country, and social media
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handles [3].
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This user data is shared with NVIDIA partners such as shipping vendors, third-party ad providers, GeForce Now Alliance partners and other
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providers [3].
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NVIDIA Telemetry is part of the driver package and gets installed alongside it [1]. These telemetry services run in the background at user logon
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and periodically throughout the day [1]. They are known to collect data, but specifics about the collected data are not clearly disclosed by NVIDIA [1].
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In newer driver versions, telemetry tracking may be baked directly into NVIDIA Container (`NVDisplay.Container.exe`) process [1].
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The NVIDIA Container is associated with the NVIDIA graphics card drivers and is responsible for managing various NVIDIA processes [2].
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It is essential for the proper functioning of NVIDIA components, including the graphics card and its features privacy.sexy does not
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block NVIDIA Container to avoid unintended side effect [2].
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231019222346/https://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/ "Disable Nvidia Telemetry tracking on Windows - gHacks Tech News | ghacks.net"
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[2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240110133708/https://www.file.net/process/nvdisplay.container.exe.html "NVDisplay.Container.exe Windows process - What is it? | www.file.net"
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[3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240110134812/https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/about-nvidia/privacy-policy/ "NVIDIA Privacy Policy | nvidia.com"
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[4]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240110135926/https://gamersnexus.net/industry/2672-geforce-experience-data-transfer-analysis "Analyzing GeForce Experience Data Transfers with Packet Monitoring | GamersNexus | gamersnexus.net"
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# TODO: https://m.blog.naver.com/iq_up/221507258628
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name: Remove Nvidia telemetry packages
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name: Disable NVIDIA telemetry component # TODO: Is best script name possible?
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recommend: standard
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code: |-
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if exist "%ProgramFiles%\NVIDIA Corporation\Installer2\InstallerCore\NVI2.DLL" (
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rundll32 "%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\Installer2\InstallerCore\NVI2.DLL",UninstallPackage NvTelemetryContainer
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rundll32 "%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\Installer2\InstallerCore\NVI2.DLL",UninstallPackage NvTelemetry
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)
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name: Remove Nvidia telemetry components
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recommend: standard
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recommend: standard
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docs: |- # TODO: Revise docs
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This script disables the NVIDIA telemetry component.
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DLL files such as `NvTelemetry64.dll` and `NvTelemetry.dll` "NVIDIA Telemetry" are described as "NVIDIA Telemetry" by NVIDIA [2] [3].
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Other telemetty components include `NvTelemetryAPI64.dll`, `NvTelemetryBridge64.dll`, `NvTelemetryAPI32.dll`, `NvTelemetryBridge32.dll` [1].
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The telemetry installation can be found at:
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- `%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\` [4] [5]
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- `%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\` [6] [7]
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240125171146/https://driver-symbols.nvidia.com/ "NVIDIA Binary Server | driver-symbols.nvidia.com"
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[2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240125171133/https://www.dll4free.com/nvtelemetry64.dll.html "NvTelemetry64.dll Download - DLL 4 Free | www.dll4free.com"
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[3]: https://www.herdprotect.com/nvtelemetry.dll-43bc26e42324d0cb56234cacf47e188e54a662a1.aspx
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[4]: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/geforce-experience/14/296769/geforce-experience-318094/
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[5]: https://m.blog.naver.com/iq_up/221507258628
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[6]: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/geforce-experience/14/275674/geforce-experience-3140139-something-went-wrong-/
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[7]: https://www.file.net/process/nvtelemetrycontainer.exe.html
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call:
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call:
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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parameters:
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fileGlob: '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\*\NvTelemetry*.dll'
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# E.g. `C:\WINDOWS\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispig.inf_amd64_7e5fd280efaa5445\NvTelemetry64.dll`, https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/308
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grantPermissions: true # https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/308
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function: UninstallNvidiaDriverPackage
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parameters:
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packageName: NvTelemetry
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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parameters:
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parameters:
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fileGlob: '%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\*'
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fileGlob: '%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\*'
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recurse: true
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recurse: true
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name: Disable Nvidia telemetry drivers
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name: Disable participation in NVIDIA telemetry
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recommend: standard
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recommend: standard # TODO: Revise docs
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call:
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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These registry keys are set when "Help" tab in Nvidia Control Panel is used [1].
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parameters:
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fileGlob: '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\NvTelemetry*.dll'
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This disables disable experience improvement program [2].
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recurse: true
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It removes participating in user experience telemetry [1].
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name: Disable participation in Nvidia telemetry
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[1]: https://github.com/NateShoffner/Disable-Nvidia-Telemetry/issues/5
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recommend: standard
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[2]: https://www.anandtech.com/show/12811/nvidia-releases-39793-whql-driver-telemetry-changes-for-gdpr
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call:
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call:
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function: RunInlineCode
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function: RunInlineCode
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parameters:
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reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\NVIDIA Corporation\Global\FTS" /v "EnableRID66610" /f
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reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\NVIDIA Corporation\Global\FTS" /v "EnableRID66610" /f
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reg delete "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\nvlddmkm\Global\Startup" /v "SendTelemetryData" /f
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reg delete "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\nvlddmkm\Global\Startup" /v "SendTelemetryData" /f
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name: Disable Nvidia Telemetry Container service
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name: Disable NVIDIA Telemetry Container # TODO: Revise docs
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[Disable Nvidia Telemetry tracking on Windows - gHacks Tech News](https://web.archive.org/web/20231019222346/https://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/)
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This script aims to disable NVIDIA Telemetry tracking by disabling "NVIDIA Telemetry Container".
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This script:
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1. Disables `NvTelemetryContainer` service [1]. This service is registered with display name "NVIDIA Telemetry Container"
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and description "Container service for NVIDIA Telemetry" [1] [2] [3]. It runs automatically when windows starts [3].
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2. It prevents `NvTelemetryContainer.exe` from running.
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3. Uninstalls the associated driver package.
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4. Removes installed `NvTelemetryContainer.exe` process found at:
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- `%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\NvTelemetryContainer.exe` [1]
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- `%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\NvTelemetryContainer.exe` [1]
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[1]: https://m.blog.naver.com/iq_up/221507258628
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[2]: https://www.file.net/process/nvtelemetrycontainer.exe.html
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[3]: https://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/#comment-4206745
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call:
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call:
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function: DisableService
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function: DisableService
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parameters:
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parameters:
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serviceName: NvTelemetryContainer
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serviceName: NvTelemetryContainer
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# Display name: "NVIDIA Telemetry Container"
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# Description: "Container service for NVIDIA Telemetry"
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defaultStartupMode: Automatic
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defaultStartupMode: Automatic
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category: Disable Nvidia telemetry scheduled tasks
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function: TerminateExecutableOnLaunch
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parameters:
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executableNameWithExtension: NvTelemetryContainer.exe
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function: UninstallNvidiaDriverPackage
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parameters:
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packageName: NvTelemetryContainer
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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parameters:
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fileGlob: '%PROGRAMFILES(X86)%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\NvTelemetryContainer.exe'
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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fileGlob: '%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\NvTelemetry\NvTelemetryContainer.exe'
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category: Disable NVIDIA telemetry scheduled tasks
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This category contains scripts that disable Nvidia telemetry tasks. Telemetry tasks are programmed to transmit data, which
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This category contains scripts that disable NVIDIA telemetry tasks. Telemetry tasks are programmed to transmit data, which
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may encompass system performance details or error reports [1] [2]. By disabling these tasks, you can improve your privacy by ensuring
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may encompass system performance details or error reports [1] [2].
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Disabling NVIDIA Telemetry tasks does not impact the functionality of the NVIDIA video card, and all features supported by the card remain
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By disabling these tasks, you can improve your privacy by ensuring
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your system's data remains confidential and is not shared with external sources.
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your system's data remains confidential and is not shared with external sources.
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231019222235/https://www.file.net/process/nvtmrep.exe.html "NvTmRep.exe Windows process - What is it? | file.net"
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231019222235/https://www.file.net/process/nvtmrep.exe.html "NvTmRep.exe Windows process - What is it? | file.net"
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# Check: Get-ScheduledTask -TaskPath '\' -TaskName 'NvTmMon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}'
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# Check: Get-ScheduledTask -TaskPath '\' -TaskName 'NvTmMon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}'
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taskPathPattern: \
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taskPathPattern: \
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taskNamePattern: NvTmMon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}
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taskNamePattern: NvTmMon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}
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name: Disable NVIDIA game session telemetry
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recommend: standard
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This script deactivates the NVIDIA Game Session Telemetry Plugin.
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such as game session durations [3] [4].
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This data collection poses a potential privacy concern as it tracks and reports user activity.
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This component is historically known for increasing CPU usage by 10% - 15% and community reports
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It's located at [1]:
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`%WINDIR%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv[INFNAMEHERE].inf_amd64_[UNIQUEVALUEHERE]\Display.NvContainer\plugins\Session\_NvGSTPlugin.dll`
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Disabling this plugin optimizes system performance and enhances privacy by reducing the amount of data NVIDIA collects
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[1]: https://archive.ph/2024.01.13-114727/https://www.reddit.com/r/nvidia/comments/11e7ukr/game_ready_driver_53118_faqdiscussion/jam16da/ "Game Ready Driver 531.18 FAQ/Discussion | Reddit | reddit.com"
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[3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20240110134812/https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/about-nvidia/privacy-policy/ "NVIDIA Privacy Policy | nvidia.com"
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call:
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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fileGlob: '%WINDIR%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\*\Display.NvContainer\plugins\Session\_NvGSTPlugin.dll'
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grantPermissions: true # https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/308
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name: Disable NVIDIA monitoring data collection
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This script removes the NVIDIA RAS plugin, described as the "Display Driver NvTelemetry Plugin for NVIDIA Container" by NVIDIA [7].
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NVIDIA's RAS (Reliability, Availability, and Serviceability) mechanisms log telemetry events [1] [6].
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These events are primarily used for machine learning and predictive analysis of failures [2] [4].
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RAS data includes failure incidents and are captured in a failure database [3].
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This telemetry includes information such as fatal or non-fatal GPU issues and insights into GPU usage [5] [6].
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The purpose is to provide a monitoring system to track and predict [3].
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The script targets and removes the plugin located in the following directories on your system:
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- `C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Display.NvContainer\plugins\LocalSystem\DisplayDriverRAS` [1] [8]
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- `C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\DisplayDriverRAS` [8]
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- `%WINDIR%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv[INFNAMEHERE].inf_amd64_[UNIQUEVALUEHERE]\Display.NvContainer\plugins\LocalSystem\_DisplayDriverRAS.dll` [1]
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[1]: https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/308 "[BUG]: NVidia telemetry - Unable to disable NvTelemetry64.dll · Issue #308 · undergroundwires/privacy.sexy"
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[2]: https://www.cs.wm.edu/~bnie/publications/2016_HPCA_GPU_Soft_Errors.pdf "A Large-Scale Study of Soft-Errors on GPUs in the Field | Bin Nie, Devesh Tiwari†, Saurabh Gupta†, Evgenia Smirni, and James H. Rogers | College of William and Mary, †Oak Ridge National Laboratory | www.cs.wm.edu"
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[3]: https://cug.org/proceedings/cug2015_proceedings/includes/files/pap169.pdf "Analyzing the Interplay of Failures and Workload on a Leadership-Class Supercomputer | Esteban Meneses, Xiang Ni, Terry Jones, and Don Maxwell | cug.org"
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[4]: https://scholarworks.wm.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6802&context=etd "GPGPU Reliability Analysis: From Applications to Large Scale Systems | scholarworks.wm.edu"
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[5]: https://docs.nvidia.com/datacenter/dcgm/latest/user-guide/index.html "Overview — NVIDIA DCGM Documentation latest documentation | docs.nvidia.com"
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[6]: https://docs.nvidia.com/datacenter/dcgm/2.3/pdf/DCGM_User_Guide.pdf "Data Center GPU Manager | docs.nvidia.com"
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[7]: https://www.dllme.com/dll/files/displaydriverras "_DisplayDriverRAS.dll : Free .DLL Download. - DLLme.com | dllme.com"
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[8]: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threads/nvidia-container-still-running-after-clean-install.260272/post-4136005 "NVIDIA Container still running after clean install? | TechPowerUp Forums | techpowerup.com"
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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fileGlob: '%PROGRAMFILES%\NVIDIA Corporation\Display.NvContainer\plugins\LocalSystem\_DisplayDriverRAS'
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# grantPermissions: true # TODO: Is needed?
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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parameters:
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fileGlob: '%PROGRAMFILES%\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\DisplayDriverRAS\_DisplayDriverRAS'
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function: SoftDeleteFiles
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fileGlob: '%SYSTEMROOT%\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\*\Display.NvContainer\plugins\LocalSystem\_DisplayDriverRAS.dll'
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# E.g. `C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\nv_dispig.inf_amd64_7e5fd280efaa5445\Display.NvContainer\plugins\LocalSystem\_DisplayDriverRAS.dll`, https://github.com/undergroundwires/privacy.sexy/issues/308
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category: Disable Visual Studio Code data collection
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category: Disable Visual Studio Code data collection
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docs:
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docs:
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