How to remove alcxmntr error

alcxmntr.exe file information

The process Realtek Audio - Event Monitor or Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor belongs to the software Realtek Audio - Event Monitor or ALCXMNTR.EXE or Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor by Realtek Semiconductor Corp (www.realtek.com.tw).

Description: alcxmntr.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 57344 bytes (89% of all occurrence), 50176 bytes, 61440 bytes.
File alcxmntr.exe is not a Windows system file. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Program starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The program is not visible. Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "AlcxMonitor" definitely not required. Realtek AC97 Audio - Event Monitor. Sypware file used surreptitiously monitor one's actions. It is not a sinister one, like remote control programs, but is being used by Realtek to gather data about customers

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as alcxmntr.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the alcxmntr.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

Links: alcxmntr.exe, alcxmntr.exe

Actually, its not spyware or a virus. I got it popping up on mine by reverting back to a previous sound driver.
  NYTDDS  

it's for music
  ace  

Part of the sound card drivers for onboard audio for various mainboards. this file (unless infected) should not be classified as a threat to anyone.
  Dan  

I removed it from my msconfig start up and I still have sound that works fine . seems to run slightly faster . I did not delete it .just removed it from the msconfig start up files . no errors no problems to report
   

Realtek AC97 Audio Driver - If you disable it you get no sound.
   

This is a harmless thing that gives you that nice stuff known as SOUND! i'm cynical enough to possibly believe the idea that Realtek use this as some kind of 'snoop', but so what? that's US corporations for you! Besides, it causes no harm at all, takes up no real RAM, and let you listen to rock and blues (if that's your thing, of course!) on your PC's speakers. No worries.
  Rob  

RealTek AC97 audio driver.
  Raj Gopalan   (further information)

it varies..does slow down my comp though...
  whatever...  

alcxmntr.exe is installed alongside hardware drivers for the Realtek AC97 audio device. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
  Vartan  

I end it all the time and my sound remains intact.
  Random IrishMan  

You conspiracy nuts need to put your tin foil hats back on before microsoft and realtek read your thoughts and try your computer through the use of an AUDIO DRIVER too!!!!
  Kevin  

AC97 is the realtek audio driver. Go to PCpitstop.com and run a driver scan to see the results.
  mattumanu  

I almost got scared cause I have this file on my computer. It is NOT dangerous. Do not take my word for it, though. Use the search function on Symantec.com or other trusted sources for information. I always look there if I suspect a Hoax.
  Erik  

Audio Driver for Realtek on-board audio on Presario machines and similar
  Marc  

This software isn't really malicious, but my dialup moves just a little faster (just a little,mind you, but noticeably) when I don't run it.
  Gideon Bodnari  

It 's in both folders along with the ..\driverFiles folder. It seem to have issues with certain programs and freezes them. It doesn't close and disallows XP to close. Have to powerdown or reset to gain control over computer.
  Chandra  

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