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

VersionsAdditional versions

2.3.2.3 2.13%
2.3.1.8 2.13%
2.3.0.9 2.13%
2.2.9.7 6.38%
2.2.7.4 2.13%
2.2.7.1 4.26%
2.2.6.7 4.26%
2.2.5.8 2.13%
2.2.5.2 6.38%
2.2.4.8 6.38%
2.2.1.8 6.38%
2.2.0.2 4.26%
2.1.8.9 6.38%
2.1.8.2 2.13%
2.1.7.1 2.13%
2.1.7.0 2.13%
2.1.3.9 2.13%
2.1.3.7 2.13%
2.1.3.2 4.26%
2.1.2.0 6.38%
2.0.9.8 2.13%
2.0.8.3 6.38%
2.0.5.4 2.13%
2.0.3.2 2.13%
2.0.1.7 10.64%

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RTHDCPL.exe

Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager by Realtek Semiconductor

Remove RTHDCPL.exe
Version:   2.1.3.2
MD5:   0f37ba18845a56347b66d290ebfdebca
SHA1:   9d99089ac7393975055798af48b22ee72353162a
SHA256:   e61ae1ce7da3352160c5f01debea3a49af31a000142eb92993846cbc15e27bfd

Overview

rthdcpl.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..

DetailsDetails

File name:rthdcpl.exe
Publisher:Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product name:Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager
Description:Realtek HD Audio Control Panel
Typical file path:C:\windows\rthdcpl.exe
File version:2.1.3.2
Size:15.39 MB (16,132,608 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:7.393040
File packed:No
.NET CLR: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...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'RTHDCPL' → RTHDCPL.EXE

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 95.74%
Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition 2.13%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.13%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

Canada installs about 11.36% of Realtek HD Audio Sound Effect Manager.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Intel 28.57%
Toshiba 28.57%
GIGABYTE 14.29%
Lenovo 14.29%
American Megatrends 7.14%
Hewlett-Packard 7.14%
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