Startup program entry details:

AlcWzrd (ALCWZRD.EXE)

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Description:

RealTek AlcWzrd Application, installed with the drivers for on-board Realtek HD audio codecs. On an ALC885 based test system it runs only once after the drivers have been installed and the startup entry is then removed. Disabling it appears to have no ill effects but it's exact purpose is unknown - hence the "U" recommendation

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: AlcWzrd
• Data: ALCWZRD.EXE

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): ALCWZRD
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: ALCWZRD.EXE

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: ALCWZRD
• Startup Value: ALCWZRD.EXE

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [AlcWzrd] ALCWZRD.EXE

Other information:

• File location: %Windir%
• File properties "Description": RealTek AlcWzrd Application
• Purpose: Audio related
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
• Product(s): HD Audio Driver
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %Windir% - refers to the Windows installation folder; by default this is C:\Windows (9x/Me/XP/Vista/7) or C:\Winnt (NT/2K)
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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