How to remove CtNotify error

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CtNotify.exe file information

The process Disc Detector belongs to the software Creative Disc Detector or CtNotify.exe or DVD Solution or Sony Ericsson Device Data by Creative Technology Ltd (www.creative.com).

Description: CtNotify.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" - mainly C:\Program Files\Creative\ShareDLL\. Known file sizes on Windows XP are 191,488 bytes (73% of all occurrence), 189,952 bytes.
There is an icon for this program on the taskbar next to the clock. It is not a Windows core file. CtNotify.exe is able to record inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

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External information from Paul Collins:
There are different files with the same name:

"CreativeDiscNotifier" is not required to run at start up. For Creative Soundblaster Live! series soundcards. Detects when you insert a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. Available via Start -> Settings -> Control Panel
"Disc Detector" is not required to run at start up. For Creative sound cards. Detects when you insert a CD, DVD, etc

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

Installed when Creative Extigy external sound system installed
Richard L

It's a CD ROM / DVD detector that notices when you put a CD in! Not very exciting
David

Summary: 1 user think CtNotify.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.

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