What does the ctxfihlp.exe file do?
The ctxfihlp.exe process is also known as CTXfiHlp MFC Application and is a part of CTXfiHlp Application. This software is produced by Creative Technology (www.creative.com). An outdated or faulty version of ctxfihlp.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- CTXfiHlp MFC Application has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- CTXfiHlp MFC 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)
- ctxfihlp.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module ctxfihlp.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about ctxfihlp.exe CTXfiHlp MFC Application
ctxfihlp.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Ctxfihlp.exe is found in the C:\Windows\System32 directory.
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 25,600 bytes (39% of all these files), 24,576 bytes as well as 6 other variants.
The ctxfihlp file is not part of the Windows operating system. This process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
The original file by Microsoft is digitally signed. So please check the file on your computer.
For this reason, 27% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A ctxfihlp.exe file has a 18% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of C:\Windows. In this case, the file size is usually 24,576 bytes (33% of all these files), 25,600 bytes, 26,112 bytes, 24,064 bytes or, as the case may be, 19,968 bytes. This ctxfihlp.exe process does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. The ctxfihlp file is not part of the Windows operating system. The original file was created by Microsoft. The file itself can therefore be considered trustworthy.
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 ctxfihlp.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 ctxfihlp?
| CTXfiHlp MFC Application | |
| Seems from Sound Blaster XFI | |
| creative xfi helper file (further information...) shaun | |
| CTXFIHLP.EXE is neither a spyware or adware. Added by the installation of a Creative Labs X-Fi sound card. This particular process provides the help functionality for your card. Note: located in C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) (further information...) Dritan | |
| Its for creative help - google the file name. I think most gamers should remove it to free up a few meg of resources. me |
Summary: 20 users consider ctxfihlp.exe essential and should not be removed. One user considers it harmless. However, one user considers this to be a suspicious process and would like to get rid of it. For this reason, one user has already deleted ctxfihlp.exe. source: file.net
How to uninstall CTXfiHlp Application
To remove CTXfiHlp MFC 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 CTXfiHlp Application in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if ctxfihlp.exe (CTXfiHlp MFC 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 CTXfiHlp MFC Application. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: CTXfiHlp MFC 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 ctxfihlp.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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