What is OpenAL? OpenAL Should I Remove It?

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OpenAL is a powerful, cross-platform audio API designed to deliver immersive 3D sound experiences in games and multimedia applications. For most users, it’s harmless and may even be essential for certain software. If you’re not a gamer or don’t use audio-intensive applications, you can safely remove it—but there’s no harm in leaving it installed. As always, if you encounter issues after removal, reinstalling OpenAL is quick and easy.