Associated Program:
RealOne Player and RealNetworks ATH Check App Module
Programm Category:
Multimedia Software
What is rnathchk.exe
The rnathchk.exe process is an executable component file packaged with the modular DLL resources, system drivers and program files that are used and referenced by the RealOne Player, which is a program classified as a multimedia playback application that was developed by RealNetworks with a set of functions for viewing multimedia content in various formats. The rnathchk.exe process is included in the installer distributions of the RealOne Player software, which also means the rnathchk.exe process is implemented into the system alongside the other required program files, DLLs and system drivers of the RealOne Player program, and this is done upon the installation of the RealOne Player software in the Windows-based system. The rnathchk.exe process is specifically deployed as one of the components of the RealNetworks ATH Check App module, which is an applet built into the RealOne Player software.
How can I stop rnathchk.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rnathchk.exe. is used by RealOne Player and RealNetworks ATH Check App Module, If you shut down rnathchk.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop rnathchk.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is RealOne Player and RealNetworks ATH Check App Module, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as RealOne Player and RealNetworks ATH Check App Module, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is rnathchk.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if rnathchk.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if rnathchk.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that rnathchk.exe, belongs to, in this case RealOne Player and RealNetworks ATH Check App Module