How to remove alcxmntr error

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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 57,344 bytes (91% of all occurrence), 50,176 bytes, 61,440 bytes.
File alcxmntr.exe is not a Windows system file. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. The program is not visible. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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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.

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User Comments

Ey, it is first of all a "sound manager", to configure your speakers with ect... No need for it really, unless your want more then just a normal set of sterio speakers
Julius

It's a needed audio driver. leave it alone.
adam

ALCXMNTR.EXE is dangerous if it's in your WINDOWS file. If it's in the drivers spot than it's your AUDIO.
Fellow

no audio device in my pc
bilal

It's for the AUDIO it does not indanger your system unless your windows just planely sucks ass
James

Not dangerous at all- this file is for the sound system in the computer. IF YOU WANT SOUND, THEN DON'T REMOVE IT! Its not a spyware or anything that harms the computer. Don't get crazy people.
Dave

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

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Summary: 28 users think alcxmntr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 8 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 1 user suspect danger. 5 users think alcxmntr.exe is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 5 users doesn't grade alcxmntr.exe ("not sure about it").

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