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Realsched.exe file information

The process known as RealNetworks Scheduler or realsched.exe" -osboot

belongs to software RealPlayer (version (32-bit)) or RealOne Player (version (32-bit)) or RealNetworks Scheduler or Acoustica Effects Pack or RealPlayer Enterprise or Real Alternative or K-Lite Mega Codec Pack or Vista Codec Package

by RealNetworks (www.realnetworks.com).

Description: realsched.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of the "My Files" folder - common is C:\Program Files\Common Files\Real\Update_OB\. Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 180,269 bytes (63% of all occurrences), 185,896 bytes and 32 more variants.
The file is not a Windows core file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The program is not visible. realsched.exe is able to hide itself and monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 47% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
You can uninstall the program RealPlayer, update it, or ask Customer Support for help. Go to www.service.real.com/realplayer/security to update it, go to www.real.com/support for support, or go to RealPlayer in Windows Control Panel (Software or Programs section) to uninstall it.

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If realsched.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 43% dangerous. The file size is 296,056 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 273,544 bytes and 8 more variants. The file is not a Windows system file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The program has no visible window. File realsched.exe is certified by a trustworthy company. realsched.exe is able to hide itself, monitor applications and record inputs.

If realsched.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows, the security rating is 80% dangerous. The file size is 18,432 bytes. Realsched.exe is a file without information about the developer of this file. The file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). File realsched.exe is not a Windows system file.

If realsched.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings", the security rating is 80% dangerous. The file size is 273,528 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"Realsched" is not required to run at start up. Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Runs independently of RealOne Player, to remind AutoUpdate and Message Center to perform their tasks at pre-scheduled intervals. If it can't be disabled try deleting or renaming realsched.exe and then delete the entry in the registry
"TkBell.Exe" is not required to run at start up. Application Scheduler installed along with RealOne Player. Once installed, it runs independently of RealOne Player. Not required - see here for more information, including how to disable it
"WinHelp" definitely not required. Added by a variant of the LOVGATE WORM! Note - this is not the legitimate RealOne Player (realsched.exe) application of the same name

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as realsched.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the realsched.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Run realplayer and go through all preferences and options de-selecting automatic "Updates". Realshed should not run then. If it is, try again but go through every option!!! Realplayer is destroying its own reputation by poaching CPU time from millions of PCs. Hope they go bankrupt.
Rich Kightley

it eat up your harddrive when you want to delete files you cant but you can download ive just had to put a bigger drive on 320gb might not use realplayer it has to be the cause on the computer it freezes things personly i dont think they should put realsched.exe things like that to mash our computers up thats not fair its a no no i need another program so i can download music off youtube and to convert all files anybody got any answers
necromonger

When I was playing a game with Task Manager opened, I noticed the game slowed down and then looked at Task Manager. There were 135 processes, most from realplay.exe. When I ended realsched.exe, it turned back to normal. I deleted it on my registry and all's well now.
Pizza Pie

It make my computer crash after i upgraded/renew this thng!
Arashi

It's nagware. How I got rid of it was go into "Task Manager" look for it in "Performance" and look for the "realsched" file, disabled that, went through my computer local disk C: real (The name of the file, for me) Shift + Delete, Yes to all. And then it's done. I read the rest of what others had to offer on these comments, as well, so if that doesn't work try the other's and good luck.
Bampire

resource hog - deleted its registry key, works fine
Moe Badderman

to delete realsched.exe, just go to task manager, go to processes, delete from there, then go to file and try deleting again.
haidee

its good. my parents need it

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Summary: Average user rating of realsched.exe: based on 187 votes with 9 reviews.

40 users think realsched.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 13 users think it's probably harmless. 51 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 54 users suspect danger. 29 users think realsched.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 14 users doesn't grade realsched.exe ("not sure about it").

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