CptHost.exe is an executable file associated with the Zoom Sharing Host application. It is a part of the software package provided by Zoom Video Communications. This file is typically located in the directory C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Zoom\bin.
The associated software, Zoom Sharing Host, is a component of Zoom Video Call and RingCentral Meetings. It is responsible for managing the screen sharing functionality during a Zoom or RingCentral meeting. This allows users to share their screen with other participants during a video call, which is particularly useful for presentations, demonstrations, or collaborative work.
CptHost.exe is needed for the proper functioning of the screen sharing feature in Zoom and RingCentral Meetings. Without it, users may not be able to share their screens during a video call.
If you do not use Zoom or RingCentral Meetings, or if you have multiple instances of CptHost.exe running on your computer, it may be a sign of a malicious program. In such cases, it is recommended to remove it. If the file is located outside of the Zoom directory, it could be a sign of a virus or malware disguised as the CptHost.exe file, and should be removed immediately.
Description: CptHost.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file CptHost.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or sometimes in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files" (normally C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\Zoom\bin\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 630,104 bytes (18% of all occurrences), 635,224 bytes and 7 more variants.
It is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature.
CptHost.exe is able to monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 64% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you experience any issues with installation of CptHost.exe, you can consult Zoom's Customer Service or remove the entire program Zoom or Zoom Workplace using Windows Control Panel.
If CptHost.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 64% dangerous. The file size is 504,640 bytes (16% of all occurrences), 500,544 bytes and 4 more variants.
The file is not a Windows system file. The program is not visible. The file has a digital signature.
CptHost.exe is able to monitor applications.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you experience any issues with installation of CptHost.exe, you can contact www.ringcentral.com [1][2] to assist you or remove the entire program RingCentral Meetings or Zoom Workplace using Windows Control Panel.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as CptHost.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the CptHost.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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i think it is the meeting controls hider for screen sharing on host and participant's toolbar and video box when screen sharing Aiden Sinlao
Summary: Average user rating of CptHost.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user thinks CptHost.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
Best practices for resolving CptHost issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with CptHost. 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 CptHost.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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Aiden Sinlao
Summary: Average user rating of CptHost.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user thinks CptHost.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.