ract14_4.dll
ract14_4.dll
Process name: 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio
Application using this process: 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio
Recommended: Check your system for ract14_4.dll problems
What is ract14_4.dll doing on my computer?
ract14_4.dll is a DLL file used by 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio created by Progressive Networks, Inc. This process is still being reviewed.
Non-system processes like ract14_4.dll originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The ract14_4.dll is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio on your PC, the commands contained in ract14_4.dll will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio process (also called a task).
Is ract14_4.dll harmful?
ract14_4.dll has not been assigned a security rating yet.
Can I stop or remove ract14_4.dll?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
ract14_4.dll is used by '14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio'. This is an application created by 'Progressive Networks, Inc.'.
If you no longer use 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio, you can permanently remove this software and thus ract14_4.dll from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is ract14_4.dll CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is ract14_4.dll giving me errors?
Most ract14_4 issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Progressive Networks, Inc. website for the latest 14.4 Audio Codec for RealAudio update.
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