When we use Windows in a conventional way, there are many applications and platforms that we in turn load into the operating system. These use their own background processes that sometimes use more computer resources than you might initially expect. This is the case that we are going to talk about in these same lines, specifically we are referring to RAVBg64.
As you can imagine, at first it is possible that this term we are referring to, RAVBg64 , does not ring a bell , something that we are going to solve. So, first of all, let’s actually see what we are talking about here.
Well, for those of you who don’t know it, actually RAVBg64 is an abbreviation used for a process related to Realtek 64-bit audio and video. So we need not panic, as the file is a legitimate software component of the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver for Windows operating systems.
What is RAVBg64 and what it does loaded in Windows
Thus, to say that its main function is to act as an interface or audio manager between the operating system and the speakers. It should be noted that generally this is a process that works in the background and that does not usually give any problem, but not always. We tell you this because on certain occasions, we can verify that this component is making excessive use of the computer’s CPU .
Once we know what it is, we must know that we can see that high CPU consumption at times when using the Skype program or some multimedia players. What’s more, it is possible that we will find a message from RAVBg64 itself saying that you want to use that program. So if you suddenly come across this message and do not know it, it is possible that certain doubts appear, especially if we see that it consumes a lot of CPU.
To give us an idea, this is a process that works in the background and allows you to connect applications such as Skype or VLC to Realtek sound controllers. Therefore, it can happen that the mentioned pop-up window appears on the screen when a user tries to start an audio or video program .
And it is that RAVBg64 is part of the audio drivers of the equipment and since these apps use audio and video, the driver could request access. Therefore, once we choose “Allow access”, it should not appear the next time you start the particular application.
What happens if I remove the RAVBg64 process from Windows
Of course, if necessary, although this is not an essential Windows file, in general terms we do not recommend deactivating the process as such. This is something that would not affect the system itself, but could cause problems when processing audio in certain applications. Keep in mind that this service guarantees that communication or multimedia applications and audio drivers work correctly. What’s more, this is something that is especially evident when using audio and video software.
In the event that we have doubts about whether the aforementioned process is some type of malware or not, we can easily check it. We can go to the Task Manager , locate the process as such, and right-click to select the Open file location option.
Then the corresponding executable will be found in the disk location C: Program Files (x86) RealtekAudio.
What to do if the process shows high CPU usage
As we mentioned before, sometimes we can find that the RAVBg64 process shows a high use of the computer’s CPU . We have already told you that this process is important for audio processing, so we should not eliminate it. However, we have other alternative options to solve the problem of high CPU consumption.
One of them would be to reinstall Realtek HD Audio Manager from Device Manager. For this, it is enough that we place ourselves in this section and locate the entry ” Audio and video controller and gaming devices”. Here we already find the Realtek drivers, which we can uninstall, or update.
At the same time, another step to follow would be to access the Realtek official website and download the signature audio driver to update it on the PC.
