What does the recordingmanager.exe file do?
The recordingmanager.exe process is also known as RealDownloader and is a part of RealDownloader (Version (32-bit)). This software is produced by RealNetworks (www.realnetworks.com). An outdated or faulty version of recordingmanager.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- RealDownloader has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- RealDownloader 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)
- recordingmanager.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module recordingmanager.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about recordingmanager.exe RealDownloader
recordingmanager.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. Recordingmanager.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 233,048 bytes (40% of all these files), 232,608 bytes as well as 6 other variants.
The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. It has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. The application does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. You can use Windows Control Panel (Programs icon) to completely remove the software.
Recordingmanager.exe is capable of track other applications.
For this reason, 35% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A recordingmanager.exe file has a 22% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\. In this case, the file size is usually 959,824 bytes. You can use Windows Control Panel (Programs icon) to completely remove the software. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The file is no part of Microsoft Windows. Recordingmanager.exe is capable of track other applications.
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 recordingmanager.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 recordingmanager?
Irritating and seems to load when I use Chrome,slowing down my XP system, can end process using Task Manager (recommend if not using RealDwnloader) Showed up unannounced on last Real Update Jack Weaver | |
It's from Real Networks, Inc. and starts up on Win 8 every time I insert a flash drive. I have to kill it to remove the flash drive. Bill Gearhiser |
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How to uninstall RealDownloader)
To remove RealDownloader 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 RealDownloader) in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.


How to check if recordingmanager.exe (RealDownloader) 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 RealDownloader. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: RealDownloader 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
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or recordingmanager.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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