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How to remove an CtNotify error


The free file information forum can help you determine if CtNotify.exe is a virus, trojan, spyware, or adware that you can remove, or a file belonging to a Windows system or an application you can trust.

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CtNotify.exe file information

The process known as Disc Detector belongs to software Creative Disc Detector by Creative Technology (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 7/XP are 191,488 bytes (69% of all occurrences) or 189,952 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/ctnotify.exe.html 
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.
You could uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove programs > Creative CT4730 or Sound Blaster Live!).

Recommended: Identify CtNotify.exe related errors .

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 camouflages itself as CtNotify.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the CtNotify.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.



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User Comments

It's a CD ROM / DVD detector that notices when you put a CD in! Not very exciting
  David  
Installed when Creative Extigy external sound system installed
  Richard L  
It's Creative Labs disc detector and should be left alone.
  RichardN  


Summary: Average user rating of CtNotify.exe: based on 3 votes with 3 reviews.
2 users think CtNotify.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's neither essential nor dangerous.


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