How to remove cthelper error

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cthelper.exe file information

The process CtHelper Application or CtHelper MFC Application belongs to the software CtHelper Application or cthelper or CTHELPER.EXE or CtHelper MFC Application by Creative Technology Ltd (www.creative.com).

Description: cthelper.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 24,576 bytes (67% of all occurrence), 28,672 bytes, 19,456 bytes, 40,960 bytes, 15,872 bytes, 16,384 bytes, 23,040 bytes, 17,920 bytes, 20,992 bytes.
It is not a Windows system file. The program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). The program has no visible window. cthelper.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 57% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If cthelper.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows then the security rating is 60% dangerous. File size is 16,384 bytes (49% of all occurrence), 17,920 bytes, 14,848 bytes, 16,896 bytes, 18,944 bytes, 14,336 bytes, 24,064 bytes. The file is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. File cthelper.exe is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The process starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunServices). cthelper.exe is able to monitor applications.

If cthelper.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" then the security rating is 56% dangerous. File size is 12,288 bytes (66% of all occurrence), 28,672 bytes. cthelper.exe is not a Windows system file. There is no information about the maker of the file. The program has no visible window. Program uses ports to connect to LAN or Internet.

If cthelper.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\Windows then the security rating is 16% dangerous. File size is 19,456 bytes.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "WINDVDpatch" can run at start up. CTHELPER is a background task that is a plug-in manager for Creative drivers. The theory is that 3rd party manufacturers can use the CTHELPER plug-in interface to produce drivers, add-on features, and fixes that will integrate with a tighter fit with Creative’s sound drivers and utilities. Given its purpose CTHELPER would normally be classified as a "leave alone" background task. It also allows Creative speaker setup to be synchronized with Windows Control Panel speaker setting. Without it running that check box in Creative speaker setting is not functional (settings are not in sync). Unfortunately there are often problems with CTHELPER, most notably that it can use 100% of CPU time so it's best left disabled unless you need it

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as cthelper.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the cthelper.exe process on your pc whether it is pest. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. It is one of the Top Download Picks of 2005 of The Washington Post and PC World.

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Hogs CPU big time, spyware can use same name, not very useful - installed when updated hardware off Microsoft website. PC runs fine after i kill it.
  Toad`  

It is required for plug-ins for your soundblaster card. Meaning 5.1 surround sound won't work with out it, but you don't need it otherwise.
  Jet  

Pshhh...Close this. It comes with Creative Drivers/Software, but it's only the help program. It's hogging your memory.
   

this is often name for some spywares, but if you have original cthelper (usually if you have creative sb device) it is not dangerous.
  Avaloh  

SBLive driver file
  venioo  

from Creative Labs Soundblaster, HOG 100% of CPU time, but with out it I have no sound, MALWARE, I quit Creative Labs
   

Creative Driver Software, mostly harmless
  Mogan  

played a dvd media playe could not find format told me to go microsoft update to down load soft ware needed did that the creative patch on there crashed my system would only boot in to safe mode after an hour managed to get it to restore bought spy bot and pc 1 fix and reloaded the sound blaster
  chris  

File is used by Creative Soundcard
  V. Ombat  

if this thing is involved with eax, would disabling it also disable eax surround features in games and also the cards virtual surround in headphones mode? in games such as ut2004 good surround is vital, but if this only affects dvd audio such as the thx could it be disabled for gamers rigs?
  oki  

Creative Labs Soundblaster Devices. It's purpose is to aid 3rd party developers create plugins/software for the card
  Dan  

Needed for the new high end X-Fi Sound Blaster. Auto-ranges Hz frequency according to computer use.
  D.R.  

I used Adaware-2007 beta process viewer cpu usage was 0
  dvdjhn  

This is installed with the soundblaster audigy 2 drivers
  simon  

acrobat assistant 7.0
   

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