Associated Program:
Cyberlink PowerDVD Remote Control Driver Module
Programm Category:
Driver Software
What is rmctrl.exe
The rmctrl.exe file is an executable component file included with the program files, modular DLLs and system drivers that are needed by the Cyberlink PowerDVD software, which is a program for Windows-based systems, and this software is classified as a multimedia authoring and playback tool with a set of integrated features for creating data disks, audio disks and video disks using CD, DVD and Blue-Ray optical media. The rmctrl.exe file is included in the installer distribution packages of version 4 and above of the Cyberlink PowerDVD software. This also means the rmctrl.exe process is installed in the system upon the installation of the Cyberlink PowerDVD program. The rmctrl.exe process is normally stored in the System32 sub directory under the Windows directory of the system partition. The rmctrl.exe process is specifically deployed as a component of a Cyberlink PowerDVD system driver module that allows users to connect a remote control device using the infrared port of the computer.
How can I stop rmctrl.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. rmctrl.exe. is used by Cyberlink PowerDVD Remote Control Driver Module, If you shut down rmctrl.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop rmctrl.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Cyberlink PowerDVD Remote Control Driver 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 Cyberlink PowerDVD Remote Control Driver 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 rmctrl.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 rmctrl.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if rmctrl.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 rmctrl.exe, belongs to, in this case Cyberlink PowerDVD Remote Control Driver Module