The genuine alcxmntr.exe file is a software component of Realtek Audio - Event Monitor by Realtek Semiconductor. When Realtek audio drivers are installed, this audio event monitor is generally installed automatically. It logs information from the user regarding usage of Realtek services. Realtek collects this data for quality control purposes. The audio driver will continue to work properly if the audio event monitor is removed. Known for their integrated circuit production, Realtek employs over 2,000 people worldwide.
ALcxMntr stands for Advanced LogicxMonitor
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the alcxmntr.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: Alcxmntr.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Alcxmntr.exe is located in the C:\Windows folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 57,344 bytes (92% of all occurrences), 70,144 bytes or 50,176 bytes.
The alcxmntr.exe file is not a Windows core file. Alcxmntr.exe is a Microsoft signed file. The program has no visible window. The software is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
"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 disguises itself as alcxmntr.exe, particularly when not located in the C:\Windows folder. Therefore, you should check the alcxmntr.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
It is installed from hp before the computer sale. The PC have Realtek chip for sound Emilio V. Bunge
Anytime you have a different sound card installed, some drivers are retained, do not delete if you still have realtek installed. If infected, find reinstall and delete original if no other source can be found. interpretus
Lately my computer started freezing up to a point I had to totally shut it down and reboot it,I even changed internet browsers, I ran several different spyware and registry cleaners, nothing worked. I found this file some how got in the "Start Up" list a few days ago, since I took a photo of everything needed in the start up menu with my camera when my computer was running good I knew ALCXMNTR.EXE did not belong there. I did remove it from the start up and c:\windows\ALECMNTR.EXE. Richard
This file runs your sound. I screwed with it and now my sound will not work. Leave LCXMNTR.EXE alone!!! W.B. (further information)
Well, I deleted it, and my sound still works, so I don't see the point in having it eat up my V-Memory. Clark
Realtek AC97 driver. Let it be.
Even tough it's disabled in MSConfig and stays unchecked, it is still running. You can use Task Manager, www.pcpitstop.com or EndItAll to see that it is still active. I have no idea what is causing it to start up. Bobber
this is the realtek audio driver for my HP computer Larry Holmes
Summary: Average user rating of alcxmntr.exe:
based on 52 votes with 9 user comments.
32 users think alcxmntr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
2 users think it's probably harmless.
10 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
7 users think alcxmntr.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.
7 users don't grade alcxmntr.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving alcxmntr issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with alcxmntr. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the alcxmntr.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Emilio V. Bunge
interpretus
Richard
W.B. (further information)
Clark
Bobber
Larry Holmes
(further information)
Summary: Average user rating of alcxmntr.exe: based on 52 votes with 9 user comments. 32 users think alcxmntr.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 10 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. 7 users think alcxmntr.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it. 7 users don't grade alcxmntr.exe ("not sure about it").