The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the CDCtr.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description:CDCtr.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file CDCtr.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (mostly C:\Program Files (x86)\DELL\Dell KM713 Wireless Keyboard software\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\DELL\Dell Wireless Keyboard Software\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 412,672 bytes (62% of all occurrences) or 411,648 bytes.
The CDCtr.exe file is not a Windows core file. The software has no file description. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
The program is not visible.
CDCtr.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 67% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
In case of any problems with CDCtr.exe, you can completely remove Dell KM713 Wireless Keyboard software or Dell Wireless Keyboard Software (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or visit the www.DELL.com website.
If CDCtr.exe is located in the C:\Windows folder, the security rating is 73% dangerous. The file size is 244,736 bytes.
There is no description of the program. The program is not visible. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows system file.
CDCtr.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as CDCtr.exe. Therefore, you should check the CDCtr.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
EXPLOIT! Known Malware, do not run. Automatically determined using Prevx centralized heuristics Oliver Heinrich (further information)
I noticed it on listed on my task manager list but since Im using a wireless keyboard then I will just leave it alone but I will keep monitoring. Ricky
Summary: Average user rating of CDCtr.exe:
based on 3 votes with 2 user comments.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user suspects danger.
One user thinks CDCtr.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving CDCtr issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with CDCtr. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the CDCtr.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
Oliver Heinrich (further information)
Ricky
Summary: Average user rating of CDCtr.exe: based on 3 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user suspects danger. One user thinks CDCtr.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. One user is not sure about it.