Startup programs alcmtr

That's the first entry I got under a google search. Joined Mar 24, Messages From castlecops. It is not a sinister one, like remote control programs, but it is being used by Realtek to gather data about customers.

They give it an "X" rating. If it were me, I would disable it. In fact, I have disabled it long ago. EXE, Realtek, or Tkbell somewhere, you can uncheck the box es to the left of them, make sure "selective startup" is checked as well, and then click "OK". Then, if you want to be sure that your system is clean, you can post a Hijackthis log in the "Security" forum for anylasis. If you're not sure what spyware is, you might want to read that whole thread. Lots of great information.

Hope this helps. Joined Oct 26, Messages 57, From WinPatrol site. EXE Alcmtr. This program is known to gather data about your system and transmit it back to RealTek.

Users report having removed this file successfully. If you'd like to try doing so, we'd recommend using WinPatrol. Go to your Startup Programs and disable the file there. Next, make sure your audio is working properly.

If so, it can be removed. If not, it can be re-enabled. That sounds like a very good suggestion. And you could bookmark the link in hewee's post, use it to check for updates now and then and download them yourself when applicable. I tried going to msconfig but there was no realtek or other words that you mentioned in the start up tab.

Is there anything else I can do? You could check to see if it is running first. HijackThis will tell you if it is or not. You would need to follow the instructions in post 3 of this thread and post a HijackThis log to the "Security" forum with the same description of your situation as you stated in post 1. EXE errors!

EXE errors, we recommend uninstalling the program using the Control Panel and then running a scan of the Windows registry again. Programs and files can have a strong impact on the performance of a Windows operating system. In case of doubt, you should uninstall the program in question.

We recommend that you turn off the automatic startup of this program. Our advise: AVG TuneUp disables unnecessary startup programs and Windows applications thereby minimizing the load on your computer. EXE is considered to be trustworthy. If the file is not located in the standard path, this may indicate the presence of a virus.

It is not a sinister one, like remote control programs, but it is being used by Realtek to gather data about customers 5 6 Report Abuse. This program is non-essential process to the running of the system, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.

More information 3 5 Report Abuse. More information 1 0 Report Abuse. Part of the RealTek drivers for the on-motherboard audio. Its from Realtek.

Totally safe. Semms to be needed 0 0 Report Abuse. Totally safe and is needed to give you the icon on your taskbar.

Realtek is not a problem and is definitely needed for the sound driver. Leave it running if you require the the icon on your taskbar bottom right. Rocket Dock 0 0 Report Abuse.