While Nahimic Service, also known as nahimicservice.exe, aims to boost the audio for gaming setups like MSI and Alienware, it’s been known to cause some issues. Some folks have noticed that it can hog a lot of CPU and memory, even when it’s just running in the background. This guide will show you how to either turn it off or get rid of it completely from your Windows 11 or 10 computer.
Also see: What is Nahimic Service (nahimicservice.exe) in Windows 11/10
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Why disable or uninstall Nahimic Service?
Nahimic Service is all about making sounds better, especially for video games and media players. But, sometimes, you might want to turn it off or uninstall it.
Maybe your computer is running slow, and you’ve found out that Nahimic Service is using more resources than it should. Or, you might have another program that’s not getting along with it. Turning off Nahimic Service could help you figure out if it’s causing the problem.
In other cases, you might still have issues even after disabling the service, or you just don’t use its fancy audio features. That’s when completely removing it might be the best move.
Related resource: How to Disable Startup Services on Windows 11 or 10
How to disable Nahimic Service in Windows 11 or 10
If you decide to turn off Nahimic Service, remember, you’ll lose its audio perks. But if you’re okay with that, here’s how to do it:
- Start by opening the “Services” app. Just type “Services” into the search bar and click on it.
- Look for “Nahimic Service”.
- Right-click on “Nahimic Service” and pick “Properties”.
- Under the “General” tab, there’s a dropdown menu for “Startup type”. Choose “Disabled”.
- Hit “OK” to save your changes.
- Now, stop the service by going back to “Nahimic Service” in the Services window, right-click and select “Stop”.
It’s a good idea to also close any related programs like A-Volute, Alienware, and MSI from the Task Manager. If you want MSI software to stay but not bring back Nahimic Service, turn off auto-updates.
Useful tip: How to Delete a Service in Windows 11 or 10 Using CMD
How to uninstall Nahimic Service in Windows 11 or 10
If turning off Nahimic Service doesn’t do the trick, you might need to completely uninstall it. Here’s the deal: Nahimic Service is really tangled up in your system, so just removing MSI or Alienware software won’t fully get rid of it. It could even come back after you restart your computer.
Be careful with the Windows Registry, as messing up there can cause big problems. Always make a system restore point before you change anything. If you’re not confident, get help from someone who knows their stuff.
Here’s how to fully get rid of Nahimic Service:
- First, stop Nahimic Service as mentioned before.
- Open Registry Editor by typing “regedit” in the search bar.
- Go to and remove these keys:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NahimicServiceComputer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Nahimic_MirroringComputer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\A-Volute
- Then, in Device Manager, find the Nahimic mirroring device under “Sound, video and game controllers”, right-click it, and choose “Uninstall device”. Make sure to check “Delete the driver software for this device”.
- Use the Driver Store Explorer tool to get rid of any leftover drivers from “A-Volute” or “Nahimic”. Make sure to select “Force Deletion”.
- Go to the following locations and delete any files you find there:
C:\Windows\System32\A-VoluteC:\Program Files (x86)\MSI\One Dragon Center\NahimicC:\Windows\System32\NahimicService.exe%APPDATALOCAL%\NhNotifSys
- Delete any tasks in the Task Scheduler that are related to Nahimic or A-Volute.
- Lastly, restart your computer to make sure all the changes take effect.
Be careful with these steps because they involve important system settings. If you’re not sure what to do, it might be a good idea to get help from someone who knows their way around a computer.
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Final notes
Nahimic Service can be great for improving your sound experience, but if it’s causing problems or you just don’t need it anymore, this guide can help you turn it off or remove it for good. Try to be cautious with changes to your system, especially when messing with the Windows Registry. If you’re not sure about something, it’s always better to ask for help from someone with more experience.
