Should I block it?

60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

1, 6, 0, 4 2.13%
1.6.0.2 61.70%
1.6.0.2 34.04%
1.6 2.13%

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alcmtr.exe

Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor by Realtek Semiconductor Corp (Signed)

Remove alcmtr.exe
Version:   1, 6, 0, 4
MD5:   eeb2e393b7eb8ebc1e9e56ed005806ec
SHA1:   01c7ab82aff9c38f33faa534d1fca1ab0fc91ce6
SHA256:   27f2937e5d1008539ff2d046ea489a751080ec6b8ea1b2bda2fc703120a3615a

What is alcmtr.exe?

Realtek Azalia Audio Event Monitor monitors various Realtek sound cards for potential issues. This process is included with Realtek Azalia Audio Drivers.

Overview

alcmtr.exe is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). 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 file is digitally signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:alcmtr.exe
Publisher:Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product name:Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor
Description:Realtek Azalia Audio - Event Monitor
Typical file path:C:\windows\alcmtr.exe
Original name:Alcxmntr.exe
File version:1, 6, 0, 4
Size:62.6 KB (64,104 bytes)
Build date:3/1/2009 10:14 PM
Certificate
Issued to:Realtek Semiconductor Corp
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Digital DNA
Entropy:4.477844
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

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Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
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BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Alcmtr' → ALCMTR.EXE
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'AlcMonitor' → "C:\Program Files\Realtek\InstallShield\Alcmtr.exe"

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 91.49%
Windows 7 Professional 4.26%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 2.13%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.13%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 13.33% of Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Intel 20.69%
Toshiba 13.79%
Acer 13.79%
American Megatrends 10.34%
Sony 6.90%
GIGABYTE 6.90%
Lenovo 6.90%
Gateway 6.90%
MSI 6.90%
Sahara 3.45%
Hewlett-Packard 3.45%
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