What does the rpdsvc.exe file do?
The rpdsvc.exe process is also known as RealTimes Desktop Service or, as the case may be, RealPlayer Cloud Service and is a part of RealPlayer or, as the case may be, RealTimes. This software is produced by RealNetworks (www.realnetworks.com). An outdated or faulty version of rpdsvc.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- RealTimes Desktop service has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- RealTimes Desktop 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)
- rpdsvc.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module rpdsvc.exe. Read of address 00000000.
Free PC Check
Take advantage of our free computer check to identify problems with rpdsvc.exe
Scan your computer for free with the Windows Repair Tool. This tool repairs Windows and improves its performance. Scans are free. A premium version is available for purchase.
What you should know about rpdsvc.exe RealTimes Desktop service
rpdsvc.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. The file rpdsvc.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,141,848 bytes (24% of all these files), 987,408 bytes as well as 10 other variants.
It is the service "RealTimes Desktop".
The rpdsvc file is not part of the Windows operating system. This process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. It has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. The application is receiving or sending data on the LAN (your local network) or on the Internet.
For this reason, 50% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
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 rpdsvc.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 rpdsvc?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
Summary: source: file.net
How to uninstall RealPlayer or RealTimes
To remove RealTimes Desktop 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 RealPlayer or RealTimes in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if rpdsvc.exe (RealTimes Desktop 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 RealTimes Desktop service. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: RealTimes Desktop 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
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or rpdsvc.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.
Users interested in rpdsvc.exe have also searched for: coresync.exe filecoauth.exe superantispyware.exe rpdsvc.exe ezupbhook.dll fsusbexservice.exe avgui.exe ipodservice.exe [index]