NVIDIA nForce Networking controller ?

[jsbach]

Hello,
What does this do? Norton says it is on my machine, but is disabled. Should I allow Norton to enable?

 

[Mousemonkey]

If your internet connection isn't working then yes.

 

[huron]

It controls all of your network connectivity. If it's not enabled, your computer cannot connect to any other computers (locally - in your own network, or on the internet). If you don't, your computer will still work, but you won't be able to connect with anything/anyone over the wire.

 

[jitpublisher]

Is this machine the one you are using to post this question? Some motherboards have 2 network controllers. If everything is working fine with your internet connection, then just leave this alone.

 

[huron]

Good point jitpublisher - I have an nvidia board that has two NICs, so I probably should have thought of that too.

 

[roofus]

Do not let the Nvidia network management software control your network cards. You will be inviting unimaginable pain if you are dealing with a Nforce 7xx series board.

 

[jsbach]

jitpublisher and roofus seem most logical. However, when I get remote service from a tech should it be enabled?
I am a very old man who is a tech moron so I appreciate any help I can get.
Ken

 

[roofus]

No. About the only value it has is it allows you to team your network connections. It is strictly a redundancy feature. I would leave it disabled as it has no value beyond that.

 

[jsbach]

Best answer selected by jsbach.

 

[jsbach]

Thanks