What does the RtkAudUService64.exe file do?
The RtkAudUService64.exe process is also known as Realtek HD Audio Universal Service and is a part of Realtek HD Audio Universal Service or, as the case may be, Realtek Audio Universal Service. This software is produced by Realtek Semiconductor (www.realtek.com.tw). An outdated or faulty version of RtkAudUService64.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- Realtek HD Audio Universal service has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- Realtek HD Audio Universal 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)
- RtkAudUService64.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module RtkAudUService64.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about RtkAudUService64.exe Realtek HD Audio Universal service
RtkAudUService64.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. RtkAudUService64.exe is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows\System32.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 1,253,232 bytes (12% of all these files), 1,333,640 bytes as well as 34 other variants.
It is the RtkAudioUniversalService service: Realtek Audio Universal Service.
The application does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. It is no part of Microsoft Windows. The original file was created by Microsoft. The file itself can therefore be considered trustworthy. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit.
RtkAudUService64.exe is capable of interpret keystrokes as well as supervise programs.
For this reason, 11% 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 RtkAudUService64.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 RtkAudUService64?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.
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How to uninstall Realtek HD Audio Universal Service or Realtek Audio Universal Service
To remove Realtek HD Audio Universal 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 Realtek HD Audio Universal Service or Realtek Audio Universal Service in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if RtkAudUService64.exe (Realtek HD Audio Universal 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 Realtek HD Audio Universal service. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: Realtek HD Audio Universal 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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