What does the CtHelper.exe file do?
The CtHelper.exe process is also known as CtHelper Application or, as the case may be, CtHelper MFC Application and is a part of CtHelper Application or, as the case may be, Creative Technology. This software is produced by Creative Technology (www.creative.com) or, as the case may be, PORTRAIT DISPLAYS, INC. An outdated or faulty version of CtHelper.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- CtHelper Application has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- CtHelper Application has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- CtHelper.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module CtHelper.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about CtHelper.exe CtHelper Application
CtHelper.exe is not a Windows system file and is known to frequently cause computer problems. CtHelper.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 19,456 bytes (51% of all these files), 24,576 bytes as well as 4 other variants.
It does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. This CtHelper.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. It is interesting to note that the file is placed in the Windows folder, even though it is not part of the operating system.
CtHelper.exe is capable of track other applications.
For this reason, 49% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
- A CtHelper.exe file has a 59% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in the C:\Windows directory. In this case, the file size is usually 16,384 bytes (80% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 17,920 bytes. This particular software does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The CtHelper file is not part of the Windows operating system. The file is not a Windows system file, but it is nontheless located in the C:\Windows folder. Windows starts the process each time that the computer boots up (Registry: MACHINE\Run). CtHelper.exe is capable of supervise programs.
- A CtHelper.exe file has a 29% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 19,456 bytes (81% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 15,872 bytes. This process does not appear as a visible window, but only in Task Manager. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This file contains Microsoft's digital signature. This confirms its authenticity. CtHelper.exe is capable of monitor other applications.
- A CtHelper.exe file has a 32% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files". In this case, the file size is usually 273,136 bytes (66% of all these files) or, as the case may be, 278,368 bytes.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves CtHelper.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about CtHelper?
| should be some stuff the soundblaster needs | |
| Background task that works as a plug-in manager for Creative drivers. It helps the third party manufacturers to produce drivers, add-on features, and fixes that will integrate with a tighter fit with Creative sound drivers and utilities. Ebula | |
| Hogging up my CPU last night. Very Annoying. Couldn't use my machine. Windows XP Professional. (further information...) M3Beanie |
Summary: 77 users consider CtHelper.exe essential and should not be removed. 15 users consider it harmless. However, 13 users consider this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, 23 users have already removed CtHelper.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall CtHelper Application or Creative Technology
To remove CtHelper Application from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate CtHelper Application or Creative Technology in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if CtHelper.exe (CtHelper Application) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of CtHelper Application. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: CtHelper Application or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
If Windows is not working properly, startup is slow, or CtHelper.exe is causing problems, a good Windows diagnostic tool may help. This is especially effective when it comes to older computers that have accumulated vast quantities of "garbage data" as the result of many software installs and uninstalls.
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