What is WavesSvc64.exe?
WavesSvc64.exe is part of Waves MaxxAudio and developed by Waves Audio Ltd. according to the WavesSvc64.exe version information.
WavesSvc64.exe's description is "Waves MaxxAudio Service Application"
WavesSvc64.exe is digitally signed by Waves Inc.
WavesSvc64.exe is usually located in the 'c:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository\hdxrt.inf_amd64_neutral_de9a9a6521d9fb51\' folder.
None of the anti-virus scanners at VirusTotal reports anything malicious about WavesSvc64.exe.
If you have additional information about the file, please share it with the FreeFixer users by posting a comment at the bottom of this page.
Vendor and version information [?]
The following is the available information on WavesSvc64.exe:
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Product name | Waves MaxxAudio |
| Company name | Waves Audio Ltd. |
| File description | Waves MaxxAudio Service Application |
| Internal name | WavesSvc.exe |
| Original filename | WavesSvc.exe |
| Legal copyright | Waves Audio Ltd. Copyright (C) 2013 |
| Product version | 1.3.3.0 |
| File version | 1.3.3.0 |
Here's a screenshot of the file properties when displayed by Windows Explorer:
| Product name | Waves MaxxAudio |
| Company name | Waves Audio Ltd. |
| File description | Waves MaxxAudio Service Application |
| Internal name | WavesSvc.exe |
| Original filename | WavesSvc.exe |
| Legal copyright | Waves Audio Ltd. Copyright (C) 2013 |
| Product version | 1.3.3.0 |
| File version | 1.3.3.0 |
Digital signatures [?]
WavesSvc64.exe has a valid digital signature.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Signer name | Waves Inc |
| Certificate issuer name | VeriSign Class 3 Code Signing 2010 CA |
| Certificate serial number | 279ddf11e4e4b6a99701af0b89f2b0a4 |
VirusTotal report
None of the 48 anti-virus programs at VirusTotal detected the WavesSvc64.exe file.
Hashes [?]
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| MD5 | a3e3a08c75737ebc84e50816b86f4338 |
| SHA256 | d49b1ab6f9820ec7720db71d16a407e4f4b7cb108b575ca8471777026ee67fb4 |
Error Messages
These are some of the error messages that can appear related to wavessvc64.exe:
wavessvc64.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
wavessvc64.exe - Application Error. The instruction at "0xXXXXXXXX" referenced memory at "0xXXXXXXXX". The memory could not be "read/written". Click on OK to terminate the program.
Waves MaxxAudio Service Application has stopped working.
End Program - wavessvc64.exe. This program is not responding.
wavessvc64.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
wavessvc64.exe - Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xXXXXXXXX). Click OK to terminate the application.
What will you do with WavesSvc64.exe?
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What did other users do?
The poll result listed below shows what users chose to do with WavesSvc64.exe. 73% have voted for removal. Based on votes from 215 users.
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Malware or legitimate?
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Comments
Please share with the other users what you think about this file. What does this file do? Is it legitimate or something that your computer is better without? Do you know how it was installed on your system? Did you install it yourself or did it come bundled with some other software? Is it running smoothly or do you get some error message? Any information that will help to document this file is welcome. Thank you for your contributions.
I'm reading all new comments so don't hesitate to post a question about the file. If I don't have the answer perhaps another user can help you.
This service often runs on my machine (Dell Latitude E7440) wasting 25% CPU power. I fire up ProcessExplorer when this happens and kill the process with no negative impact. What in the world is it doing?
# 27 Feb 2015, 0:13
Neil H writes
Hi Sean, I have the same problem also a Dell Latitude. I wish someone would answer your question I would like to know too! I am killing the process using task manager but would like to know how I stop it permanently assuming it is ok to do so.
# 13 Mar 2015, 8:26
Hank C writes
I found this process using around 33% CPU today on a very new XPS 13 (9343) - killed it and haven't had an audio issue yet (via USB docking station).
I've disabled the process as a startup task and will monitor for impacts for a few weeks and if I've encountered no issues at the time will likely uninstall the application completely.
# 12 May 2015, 11:17
Todd Nidine writes
Did anyone find out what this program/process actually does?
# 24 May 2016, 9:40
Greg N writes
Having the same problem with this and it uses a lot of cpu. Says in Task Mgr the load is High for it. All of these ought to come with explanation in Task Mgr to know to trash it or not. Millions of hours wasted searching the net is counterproductive. Am disabling it.
Computer makers should be forced to list all the junk on their computers in a way that we can opt out of them. Essential for what, nonessential, etc. This has been a long time problem, too long. This is a brand new Dell Inspiron 3000 and it's winding out like a Kawasaki at 200 MPH too much.
# 22 Jul 2019, 4:15
Sean Fulop writes