What is alcxmntr.exe?

[Rahman Khan]

HI,
I have desktop running windows XP. I recently came across one program running on my computer's background named alcxmntr.exe. What is the use of this process? Is it required for functioning of windows or system? Anyone have any suggestion?

Thank you.

[Devasis]

Your computer may be infected with viruses or adware. Install some good antivirus and run system scan to remove such infections. Also run anti-adware application for more safety. There are plenty of free antivirus programs available on the internet.

[Lillebror]

alcxmntr.exe is a pre-installed program on your PC. It is a process which works hardware drivers for your audio devices. It is not harmful. You can check following thread for more information: Is Alcxmntr.exe a spyware

[jesse]

alcxmntr.exe is audio driver file for sound of your computer. It is Realtek AC97 Audio, Event Monitor which is used by Realtek to gather data about customers. This file works with the sound card's driver.