How to remove MIDIDef error

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MIDIDef.exe file information

The process mididef belongs to the software Creative Audio Product or MIDIDef.exe by Creative Technology Ltd (www.creative.com).

Description: File MIDIDef.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 49,152 bytes (32% of all occurrence), 25,600 bytes, 24,576 bytes, 25,088 bytes, 61,440 bytes, 20,992 bytes, 28,672 bytes, 77,824 bytes, 73,728 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). The file is not a Windows core file. Therefore the technical security rating is 20% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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If MIDIDef.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32 then the security rating is 16% dangerous. File size is 28,672 bytes (75% of all occurrence), 31,232 bytes. The program has a visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Runonce, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce). MIDIDef.exe is not a Windows system file. MIDIDef.exe seems to be a compressed file.

External information from Paul Collins:

• "SetDefaultMIDI": Related to a Soundblaster Audigy soundcards. What does it do and is it required?

Important: Some malware camouflage themselves as MIDIDef.exe, particularly if they are located in c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Thus check the MIDIDef.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.

I came from the software autoupdate for my Creative soundcard.
   

i have installed the srs audio sand box plugin, and i have this program, i dont have a creative sound card, i use my built in realtech 8 channel sound card
  Ashhar Ahmed  

Creative Soundcard related. Seems like it sets default midi device every time windows starts. Don't think it maters, I've removed it from autostart.
  Oleg  

This file is associated with the startup process of your Audigy sound card
  Damien  

Has to do with the E-MU 1616 PCI
  Oskari  

I have an EMU-0404 and this seems to be linked to it, for MIDI I assume.
  WiseGuy  

It belongs to the Creative Audio Drivers
  MJay27  

Wird mit Creative SB ab 4.1inc. EMU installiert.
  bagalude  

Treiber für Creative/Emu Soundkarte
   

when i disabled it in "msconfig" - "startup" - my cd-rom stopped opening when i press the "open button".
  Lensy  

It disabled my Media Player
  Matt Taylor  

Also present in X-fi drivers
  Th3ProphetMan  

Gehört zur Treibersoftware einer Soundkarte namens Emu-0404
  midibrain  

Related to Creative Audigy 2 ZS Soundcard
  Harvey Phillips  

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