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What’s nvAppBar.exe (NVIDIA nView Toolbar, Version 140.75 )? Is it safe or a virus?

The file nvAppBar.exe is part of NVIDIA's nView Desktop Manager, specifically associated with the nView Toolbar. This executable is responsible for providing a customizable toolbar that assists users in managing their desktop environment, especially in multi-monitor setups.

If you have this executable on your system, it's likely because you've installed the nView Desktop Manager, either intentionally to take advantage of its features or as part of a broader NVIDIA driver package. This software is more prevalent in enterprise environments but can also be found on personal systems, especially if the user has opted to install additional NVIDIA utilities beyond the basic graphics driver.

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Who makes nvAppBar.exe (NVIDIA nView Toolbar, Version 140.75 )?

We’ve found NVIDIA Corporation should be the publisher of nvAppBar.exe.

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The publisher of an executable is the entity responsible for its distribution and authenticity. Most processes/executables on your PC should be signed. The signature on the executable should have been verified through a third party whose job it is to make sure the entity is who it says it is. Find an unsigned executable? You should consider scanning any completely unsigned .exe on your PC.

Last updated: May 17, 2025

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