Does Realtek HD Audio Manager need to run at startup?

It is not necessary to enable Realtek HD Audio Manager on startup. When you connect a device, it will quickly launch and identify the device. If you want to open Realtek HD Audio Manager later or it doesn’t automatically pop up, you can go to Control Panel to find and open it.

Can I turn off realtek HD Audio Manager at startup?

The hd audio manager is not necessary and is an extra audio manager. You can turn it off and still have realtek work just fine.

Can I disable HD audio background process at startup?

Switch to the Start-up tab using the header menu located at the top of the window. Find the Realtek Audio Manager from the list and select it by clicking on it once. Click on the Disable button now visible in the bottom-right of the window. This will disable the service from launching when you start your device.

Can I disable realtek HD Audio Manager?

Type Device Manager in the search bar. Select Device Manager. Expand sound, video and game controllers. Right click on “High Definition Audio Device” and select Disable.

What is realtek HD Audio Manager and do I need it?

Realtek High Definition Audio Driver is the most popular sound driver for Windows systems, and it helps manage surround sound, Dolby and DTS sound systems on your computer. You need this driver for your audio device to even work on the PC – so uninstalling it would create serious audio errors.