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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%

Relationships

Child process
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rtkaudioservice64.exe

Realtek Audio Service by Realtek Semiconductor Corp (Signed)

Remove rtkaudioservice64.exe
Version:   1, 0, 0, 48
MD5:   ddf3efb4ad226c61d0ada6e779e3d968
SHA1:   1ac3289a222485d7d9f6a5585488b99dacd10b15
SHA256:   5b14b35321f10d974b9f47d60c9daa527a2c907029c242a6f4214e6012a046da

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, 48
Size:240.71 KB (246,488 bytes)
Build date:6/18/2013 7:09 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.
9% remove
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.
9% remove
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.
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
9% remove
This software package contains the required software and driver to connect the Realtek device to the PC.

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
 
Memory
Private memory:1.24 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):4.7 MB
Private (minimum):948 KB
Non-paged memory:1.24 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:53.91 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):56.93 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:1.33 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):4.77 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:1,580/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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