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Realtek Card Reader Monitor

What is Realtek Card Reader Monitor?

This software package contains the required software and driver to connect the Realtek Card Reader to the PC.

Overview

Realtek Card Reader Monitor is a software program developed by Realtek Semiconductor. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. The setup package is about 645.62 KB (661,112 bytes) when donwloaded. Relative to the overall usage of those who have this installed, most are running it on Windows XP. While about 83% of users of Realtek Card Reader Monitor come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Realtek\Realtek Card Reader Monitor
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{D
Estimated size: 645.62 KB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by Realtek Card Reader Monitor

  • CardReaderMonitor.exe - Card Reader Software
  • WinIo.dll (by http://www.internals.com) - WinIo

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Startup File (All Users Run)
  • CardReaderMonitor.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'CardReaderMonitor' which loads as C:\Program Files\Realtek\Realtek Card Reader Monitor\CardReaderMonitor.exe.

How do I remove Realtek Card Reader Monitor?

You can uninstall Realtek Card Reader Monitor from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program Realtek Card Reader Monitor, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Realtek Card Reader Monitor.

HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows XP

Distribution by countryGeography

83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 83.33%
  United Kingdom 16.67%

About Realtek Semiconductor

Realtek manufactures a wide variety of products that can be broadly categorized into two subdivisions: Communications Network ICs, and Computer Peripheral and Multimedia ICs.
Publisher URL: www.realtek.com

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