This can be a big problem and cause performance drops and extra strain on your PC. Thankfully, it is not the most difficult issue to fix, as we will show in this guide.

What does Nvidia Container mean?

As the name implies, the Nvidia Container is crucial for storing other Nvidia processes. Otherwise known as nvcontainer.exe, it works as an enabler that ensures all other processes run smoothly.

Can I end the Nvidia Container task?

While the Nvidia Container performs some important tasks, especially display-related ones, you can end the process if it is causing problems on your PC.

How do I fix Nvidia Container high disk, GPU and CPU usage?

1. Kill the NVDisplay.Container.exe process in Task Manager

  1. Press the Windows key+ E to open File Explorer and click the Local disk (C) in the left pane.

  2. Now, go to Program Files > NVIDIA Corporation > Display.NVContainer.

  3. Locate and right-click the DisplayDriverRAS.

  4. Select Delete.

  5. Go back to the NVIDIA Corporation folder and locate and delete the DisplayDriverRAS folder under it.

  6. Exit Windows Explorer and press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager.

  7. Go under the Processes tab, right-click the nvdisplay.container.exe process, and click the End task button to terminate it.

  8. Finally, close Task Manager. SPONSORED

2. Install older NVIDIA driver

There you go. These are quick and easy solutions that can help you fix NVDisplay.Container.exe high CPU usage. Usually, stopping the problematic process is enough, but if the problem keeps appearing, we advise you to try an older version of Nvidia drivers. You can optimize your system with a few simple clicks and let the automated tool bring your device to peak performance. Plus, the software can manage all your drivers efficiently in just a few clicks, so you can safely install or update your PC drivers. ⇒ Get DriverFix

4. Disable in-game overlay

While the in-game overlay feature is important and recording gameplay, it might be the cause of the Nvidia Container high CPU usage. So, you need to disable it to fix the issue.

5. Restart Nvidia services

Sometimes, the Nvidia Container high CPU usage can be caused by a malfunctioning services. The solution to this is to restart all related services.

6. Uninstall GeForce Experience

If all the solutions above prove abortive in solving the Nvidia Container high CPU usage issue, you need to uninstall the GeForce Experience app. This will remove many Nvidia processes that might be using your CPU. Also, if the Nvidia control panel is not opening, check our detailed guide to force it through. Feel free to try both of these solutions and let us know in the comments section if these solutions were helpful to you.

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