Estimated safety rating

rtlservice.exe is a application which is most likely legit. So, if rtlservice.exe is on your laptop or desktop computer, it is most likely ok, and will NOT be a cause for concern. Even if your PC is virus-free, we still advise you to purchase a good antivirus with a good track record, in order to defend yourself against threats.

Executable file path

Usually, the default name and directory where this application is stored is
C:\Program Files (x86)\Realtek\11n USB Wireless LAN Utility\RtlService.exe.

MD5 hash of the executable file

The MD5 checksum for this executable is ea569d48b2e755af6d96f03f3335d98a.

Is running as a service

This application is registered as a Windows service. This means it operates on your system in background, usually without showing anything to you. Most Windows services are ok programs, which provide useful features to other applications or to the Windows Operating System.

Is a 32 bit executable file

This app runs as a 32-bit program. It can not benefit of the entire power of nowadays' PC processors. This is quite normal because the publishers did not bother to upgrade it to use the x64 instruction set.

File description

The description written in the exe is RtlService MFC Application.

File version

File version 700, 1006, 416, 2010.

Manufacturer

Producer Realtek.

Copyright

Intellectual property rights notice Copyright (C) 2010.

Potentially dangerous functions

Some unusual functions of the Operating System appear to be used, such as functions for intercepting the keyboard. We recommend you to read more about this program.

Digitally signed

A digital signature is missing from this program. The maker did not bother to sign it. This is probably bad.

Can be uninstalled

It has an uninstall routine, which is a good sign. si are uninstall.