Associated Program:
C-Media WDM Audio Interface or C-Media Audio Driver
Programm Category:
Audio Driver Software
What is cmuda.sys
C-Media Audio WDM Driver is the service name of the file cmuda.sys, which is a type of driver module, and a component of the programs C-Media WDM Audio Interface, and C-Media Audio Driver, which are created by C-Media. This file is downloaded onto the Windows computer, laptop, or notebook, and run automatically in the background. This is not just a driver file that can be installed and removed, whenever needed, but also a digitally signed process by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher - VeriSign Time Stamping Service. That means two things, which are, first, it is compatible with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, including both later and older versions, such as Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 2000, and Windows NT. Secondly, it is recommended to keep it continuously run. It is not suggested to remove it, unless it causes errors or problems, so it enables the function assigned to it.
How can I stop cmuda.sys and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. cmuda.sys. is used by C-Media WDM Audio Interface or C-Media Audio Driver, If you shut down cmuda.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop cmuda.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is C-Media WDM Audio Interface or C-Media Audio Driver, 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?
ReviverSoft Security Verdict
The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed cmuda.sys
Please review cmuda.sys and send me a notification once it has been reviewed.
What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as C-Media WDM Audio Interface or C-Media Audio Driver, 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 cmuda.sys 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 cmuda.sys is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if cmuda.sys. 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 cmuda.sys, belongs to, in this case C-Media WDM Audio Interface or C-Media Audio Driver