What does the AERTSrv.exe file do?
The AERTSrv.exe process is also known as Andrea filters APO access service (Version (32-bit)) and is a part of APO Access Service (Version (32-bit)) or, as the case may be, Realtek High Definition Audio Driver. This software is produced by Andrea Electronics (www.andreaelectronics.com). An outdated or faulty version of AERTSrv.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Andrea filters APO access service has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Andrea filters APO access service has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- AERTSrv.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module AERTSrv.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about AERTSrv.exe Andrea filters APO access service
AERTSrv.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. AERTSrv.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 77,824 bytes (92% of all these files), 81,920 bytes or, as the case may be, 73,728 bytes.
It is the service "AERTFilters".
The application does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The AERTSrv file is no part of Microsoft Windows. To verify its trustworthiness, Microsoft has provided it with an embedded certificate.
For this reason, 18% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A AERTSrv.exe file has a 2% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 87,968 bytes (83% of all these files), 96,704 bytes or, as the case may be, 81,920 bytes.
To verify its trustworthiness, Microsoft has provided it with an embedded certificate. It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The original file is digitally signed. Check your file. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves AERTSrv.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about AERTSrv?
| aertsrv.exe is part of APO Access Service (32-bit) from Andrea Electronics Corporation Andrew | |
| i opened file location and it opened my realtek audio folder scanned with webroot found nothing wrong with it. steven |
Summary: 2 users consider it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall APO Access Service) or Realtek High Definition Audio Driver
To remove Andrea filters APO access service from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate APO Access Service) or Realtek High Definition Audio Driver in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if AERTSrv.exe (Andrea filters APO access service) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of Andrea filters APO access service. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Andrea filters APO access service or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
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