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ctfmon.exe

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating System Software

What is ctfmon.exe

The file ctfmon.exe is part of the Microsoft Office software and Windows OS installer. It loads the Alternative User Input as well as the Language Bar applications. Located in C:\Windows\System 32, the file communicates with the system to enable it to identify speech and handwriting as alternative input tools, as opposed to the usual way of inputting data via the keyboard only. The Language Bar on the other hand, provides users with a User Interface that allows them to configure language settings and keyboard input, among others. In addition, the language bar likewise gives users an easy option to shift from one language to the next, choosing from the featured languages included in the application. The file’s total read operations is 1/min. Its average RAM usage is only 1.03 MB, with a minimum working set memory of 2.47 MB. There are about 85 Graphical Device Interface objects associated with the process, where 40 of these are utilized, on average.

How can I stop ctfmon.exe and should I?

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

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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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 Microsoft Windows, 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 ctfmon.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 ctfmon.exe is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if ctfmon.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 ctfmon.exe, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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