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VersionsAdditional versions

1, 0, 0, 55 5.21%
1, 0, 0, 53 1.04%
1, 0, 0, 52 12.50%
1, 0, 0, 51 3.13%
1, 0, 0, 48 3.13%
1, 0, 0, 46 7.29%
1, 0, 0, 42 1.04%
1, 0, 0, 41 23.96%
1, 0, 0, 38 1.04%
1, 0, 0, 36 13.54%
1, 0, 0, 35 7.29%
1, 0, 0, 33 11.46%
1, 0, 0, 29 3.13%
1, 0, 0, 22 5.21%
1, 0, 0, 19 1.04%

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rtkaudioservice64.exe

Realtek Audio Service by Realtek Semiconductor Corp (Signed)

Remove rtkaudioservice64.exe
Version:   1, 0, 0, 42
MD5:   69ad24e5c0ef1b79b73bd68d4c0a130f
SHA1:   0b1b2cdc674d94f895a61db7502f5da0355b6c30

Overview

rtkaudioservice64.exe runs as a service under the name RtkAudioService (RtkAudioService) with extensive SYSTEM privileges (full administrator access). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Realtek High Definition Audio Driver published by Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Realtek High Definition Audio Driver from Realtek Semiconductor Corp. and Realtek High Definition Audio Driver by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:rtkaudioservice64.exe
Publisher:Realtek Semiconductor
Product name:Realtek Audio Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\realtek\audio\hda\rtkaudioservice64.exe
Original name:RtkAudioService.exe
File version:1, 0, 0, 42
Size:217.57 KB (222,792 bytes)
Build date:4/10/2013 6:28 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Expiration date:Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
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Realtek's High Definition Audio Driver provide high quality DTS, Dolby, Surround Sound to your PC via the audio card. The software comes with a number of features and functionality such as a six channel Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) that fully supports the 16/20/24-bit Pulse Code Modulation format for 5.1 channel audio. It supports legacy analog input to analog output mixer as well as 44.1k/48k/96kHz Sony/Philips Digital Interconnec...
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
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The Realtek HDMI Audio Driver is the software driver for the Realtek HDMI Audio devices. It is a program used to communicate from the Windows PC OS to the device. This software is required in most cases for the hardware device to function properly. In most cases, drivers come with Windows or can be found by going to Windows Update in Control Panel and checking for updates as well as downloaded from the Realtek support website.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • RtkAudioService
  • 'RtkAudioService' (Realtek Audio Service)

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00000151%
0.028634%
User CPU:0.00000151%
0.014873%
CPU cycles:383/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.25 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):4.87 MB
Private (minimum):1.12 MB
Non-paged memory:1.25 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:53.86 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):57 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.19 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):5.01 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:1,653/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O other transfer:0 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:2
12
Handles:110
600

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:System
Platform:64-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\realtek\audio\hda\rtkaudioservice64.exe"
Owner:SYSTEM
Windows Service
Service name:RtkAudioService
Display name:RtkAudioService
Description:“For cooperation with Realtek audio driver.”
Type:Win32OwnProcess

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 30.21%
Windows 8.1 23.96%
Windows 8 16.67%
Windows 8 Pro 7.29%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 5.21%
Windows 8.1 Pro 4.17%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.17%
Windows 8 Single Language 4.17%
Windows 7 Professional 2.08%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.08%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 64.58% of Realtek Audio Service.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 28.26%
Toshiba 26.09%
Dell 24.64%
Sony 10.14%
Alienware 3.62%
Lenovo 2.90%
ASUS 2.90%
Acer 1.45%
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