How to remove RtkHDAud error

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RtkHDAud.sys file information

The process Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver belongs to the software Realtek(r) High Definition Audio Function Driver (HRTF data Copyright 1994 by MIT Media Lab) by Realtek Semiconductor Corp (www.realtek.com.tw).

Description: RtkHDAud.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 3966976 bytes (15% of all occurrence), 2185408 bytes, 4258816 bytes, 4034048 bytes, 2951680 bytes, 2216128 bytes, 4273152 bytes, 4381184 bytes, 4275712 bytes.
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program is not visible. The service has no detailed description. It is not a Windows system file. It is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. Therefore the technical security rating is 16% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as RtkHDAud.sys, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the RtkHDAud.sys 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

i think it not necessary to use. my computer often dump because it used file RtkHDAud.sys
thanh vn

steuert den Soundmanager
Werner Uhlig

I use it and want it on my wife's computer!!
Tim Haulton

Realtek ac 97
Danylandster

Das ist die Treiberkomponente zum Realtek High definition Audio Chip. Sorgt regelmäsig für Bluescreens bei einigen Systemen. Mein Tip bei Problemen damit: Im Bios den onboard Sound deaktivieren und ne Soundkarte kaufen.
Konky (further information)

blue screen

Bei mir führt die Datei ständig zu Systemausfällen! Sehr gefährlich!!!
Nils Bettermann, Gelsenkirchen

Gehört zum Soundchip auf dem ASUS-Mainboard
Jürgen Quast

Summary: 7 users think RtkHDAud.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user suspect danger. 1 user think RtkHDAud.sys is dangerous and recommend to remove it.. 1 user doesn't grade RtkHDAud.sys ("not sure about it").

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