Some USB audio devices or Wi-Fi adapters trigger a driver reinstallation routine that calls drvsetup64.exe. This is normal if the driver is set to “install on plug”.
When genuine and properly located, drvsetup64.exe is a Microsoft Windows binary associated with the Driver Setup framework for 64-bit architectures. Its primary function is to facilitate the installation, updating, and removal of device drivers—the critical software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware components such as graphics cards, network adapters, and storage controllers. This executable is typically invoked by the operating system or by legitimate driver installation wizards (e.g., from Intel, NVIDIA, or motherboard manufacturers) during the Plug and Play process. In this context, it operates silently in the background, ensuring that new hardware functions correctly without user intervention. The legitimate version is digitally signed by Microsoft, resides in the C:\Windows\System32 directory, and consumes minimal system resources only when driver changes occur. drvsetup64 drvsetup64.exe
Yes – if it is using high CPU and you are not actively installing a driver, right-click and select End Task. No harm will come to your system. Some USB audio devices or Wi-Fi adapters trigger