The ma_cmidi_inst.exe process is an EXE application resource component deployed as one of the processes that aids the firmware utilities and drivers of M-Audio MIDI keyboards in the integration of these external audio hardware devices into the Windows-based system. This means the ma_cmidi_inst.exe process assists certain associated SYS driver utilities of these M-Audio MIDI keyboards in communicating with the other hardware components of the system and in transmitting data between the firmware distributions and drivers of these keyboards and the Windows-based system. The ma_cmidi_inst.exe file is placed in the system upon the connection of these M-Audio MIDI keyboards to the compatible USB I/O ports of the Windows-based computer and during the installation process for the firmware components and driver software utilities required by these external audio hardware devices. This also means the ma_cmidi_inst.exe process is packaged into the installer distributions of these M-Audio MIDI keyboard drivers and firmware components.
How can I stop ma_cmidi_inst.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. ma_cmidi_inst.exe. is used by M-Audio MIDI Keyboard Firmware/Driver Software, If you shut down ma_cmidi_inst.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop ma_cmidi_inst.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is M-Audio MIDI Keyboard Firmware/Driver Software, 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 M-Audio MIDI Keyboard Firmware/Driver Software, 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 ma_cmidi_inst.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 ma_cmidi_inst.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if ma_cmidi_inst.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 ma_cmidi_inst.exe, belongs to, in this case M-Audio MIDI Keyboard Firmware/Driver Software