The software is digitally signed by Novawave Inc., does not contain spyware, does not mine cryptocurrency in the background, and does not hijack your browser. It installs only what it needs to run performance tests, and it uninstalls cleanly via the Windows Control Panel.

: The results you submit to compare against their database are anonymized to protect your personal information. ⚠️ Best Practices for Maximum Safety

A mode that limits the benchmark duration to the minimum required for an accurate score, avoiding unnecessary "torture testing" while still providing valid performance data. 📋 Sample User Interface Imagine a simple toggle on the main dashboard: [ ] Novabench Safe: ON

Anonymized performance data submission is completely optional. ⚙️ Hardware Safety: Can It Damage Your PC?

The short answer is However, to give you complete peace of mind, we need to examine the software from every angle: its legitimacy, Windows security warnings, data privacy, and potential risks.

| | Does Novabench do this? | |-------------------|-----------------------------| | Cryptocurrency mining | ❌ No. It runs only when you click “Start Tests.” | | Keylogging | ❌ No. It doesn’t hook keyboard input. | | Sending personal files to the cloud | ❌ No. It only sends benchmark scores (if you opt in). | | Modifying system settings | ❌ No. It only measures; it doesn’t change clock speeds or voltages. | | Bundled adware / toolbars | ❌ No. The free version has a single “Upgrade to Pro” button—no third-party offers. | | Persistent background processes | ❌ No. After the test, the process exits. No services remain running. |

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The software is digitally signed by Novawave Inc., does not contain spyware, does not mine cryptocurrency in the background, and does not hijack your browser. It installs only what it needs to run performance tests, and it uninstalls cleanly via the Windows Control Panel.

: The results you submit to compare against their database are anonymized to protect your personal information. ⚠️ Best Practices for Maximum Safety novabench safe

A mode that limits the benchmark duration to the minimum required for an accurate score, avoiding unnecessary "torture testing" while still providing valid performance data. 📋 Sample User Interface Imagine a simple toggle on the main dashboard: [ ] Novabench Safe: ON The software is digitally signed by Novawave Inc

Anonymized performance data submission is completely optional. ⚙️ Hardware Safety: Can It Damage Your PC? ⚠️ Best Practices for Maximum Safety A mode

The short answer is However, to give you complete peace of mind, we need to examine the software from every angle: its legitimacy, Windows security warnings, data privacy, and potential risks.

| | Does Novabench do this? | |-------------------|-----------------------------| | Cryptocurrency mining | ❌ No. It runs only when you click “Start Tests.” | | Keylogging | ❌ No. It doesn’t hook keyboard input. | | Sending personal files to the cloud | ❌ No. It only sends benchmark scores (if you opt in). | | Modifying system settings | ❌ No. It only measures; it doesn’t change clock speeds or voltages. | | Bundled adware / toolbars | ❌ No. The free version has a single “Upgrade to Pro” button—no third-party offers. | | Persistent background processes | ❌ No. After the test, the process exits. No services remain running. |