I've been using Realtek audio for as long as I can remember, and I recently heard someone claim that it's actually a virus. Now that I've got antivirus protection like Malwarebytes and I use VirusTotal to check everything, I'm starting to wonder if I should be concerned about Realtek being a threat.
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Realtek is actually the brand for audio drivers, not a malware threat. It might just be a false positive from your antivirus. But if you run into issues with their software, some users have reported it messing up their microphone settings.
Nah, Realtek isn't a virus! It's just the world's leading manufacturer of audio chips. They provide drivers for most onboard sound systems out there.
For real? This sounds like a misunderstanding. Realtek makes components, not malicious software. Just keep your antivirus updated!
Yeah, it's just standard audio hardware. People often mix up legitimate software with malware.