The msctf.dll process is also known as the MSCTF Server DLL and it belongs to the Microsoft Windows Operating System and is owned by the Microsoft Corporation. This is a Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file, which is a special type of Windows program and contains functions in which other programs can call. The DLL file can be inputted to all the running process and thus can manipulate and change the behavior of other running processes. This program is not visible and contains no intricate description of the service. It is not a Windows core file, but it is a trustworthy file from the Microsoft Corporation. The msctf.dll is capable of recording inputs. The technical security rating of the file is 47% dangerous, so precautions must be guarded from in order to keep the computer system of the user functioning properly. It is considered to be of mixed ratings regarding safety and security, so as much as possible, the user needs to use the process properly.

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. msctf.dll. is used by MSCTF Server DLL, If you shut down msctf.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop msctf.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is MSCTF Server DLL, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed msctf.dll

A process usually a part of an installed application such as MSCTF Server DLL, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

The first thing you should do if msctf.dll. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that msctf.dll, belongs to, in this case MSCTF Server DLL