Should I block it?

60%

60% of PCs block this file from running.

Possible reason:

Performance resource utilization

Additional versions

1.1.0.37	37.50%
1.1.0.37	25.00%
1.1.0.36	12.50%
1.1.0.27	12.50%
1.1.0.19	12.50%

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ALCWZRD.exe

ALCWZRD by Realtek Semiconductor Corp (Signed)

Remove ALCWZRD.exe

Version:	1.1.0.37
MD5:	c99d1eb52de019556f72671cb23d8513
SHA1:	09530ee0592def32caf4919b62f98f68c6c77730
SHA256:	1d5cb1cc3d4d6bc504934362c2631cbc034719668526736622c72289b21afd55

Overview

alcwzrd.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). 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).

Details

File name:	alcwzrd.exe
Publisher:	RealTek Semicoductor Corp.
Product name:	ALCWZRD
Description:	RealTek AlcWzrd Application
Typical file path:	C:\windows\alcwzrd.exe
File version:	1.1.0.37
Size:	2.68 MB (2,808,832 bytes)
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
.NET CLR:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver

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...