This *.exe process file can also be recognized as Creative AudioHQ or AudioHQ developed by the Creative Technology. An icon of this program file is provided and can be noticed in a computer taskbar just beside the clock icon. The AudioHQ basically functions to provide users with quality sound or audio that is to be produced and associated with computer speakers connected to a device or computer. This *.exe file is also an executable file that automatically runs as the user starts and completes the audio setup and configuration. The ahqtbu.exe or the Creative AudioHQ program file can be located in the C:\Program Files subfolders. This has a file size of 176,128 bytes on Windows 7 and Windows XP operating systems. The Creative AudioHQ program file is not considered as a Windows core files but has a visible window. This *.exe is also able to monitor computer activities and can record inputs. Its technical security rating is 20% dangerous.
How can I stop ahqtbu.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ahqtbu.exe. is used by Creative AudioHQ or AudioHQ, If you shut down ahqtbu.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ahqtbu.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Creative AudioHQ or AudioHQ, 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.
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Creative AudioHQ or AudioHQ, 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.
Is ahqtbu.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
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.
What can I do if ahqtbu.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ahqtbu.exe. 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 ahqtbu.exe, belongs to, in this case Creative AudioHQ or AudioHQ