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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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