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1.0.18.0 10.53%
1.0.0.640 5.26%
1.0.0.370 5.26%
1.0.0.310 31.58%
1.0.0.300 5.26%
1.0.0.195 31.58%
1.0.0.71 10.53%

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advapi32.dll
RegQueryInfoKeyW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegDeleteValueW, RegCloseKey, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegEnumKeyExW
iphlpapi.dll
GetAdaptersInfo
kernel32.dll
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shell32.dll
SHGetSpecialFolderPathA, SHGetSpecialFolderPathW
shlwapi.dll
PathGetDriveNumberA
user32.dll
UnregisterClassA, CharNextW
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ctapo32.dll

Creative Audio Processing Object Module by Creative Technology Ltd

Remove ctapo32.dll
Version:   1.0.0.71
MD5:   f654842d0653472bb37bbd016cfed0e3
SHA1:   a157211647d6e37a554afd4b306070bbb0889bd7
SHA256:   2f93ddc6767dc132a6583ae71407a2b195ffa4aa5ea0b60c57b18766e44ba3ee

What is ctapo32.dll?

Creative Audio Processing Object Module is part of the driver providing Windows support for Creative Sound Blaster Audio. It installs Creative Audio Console to control the user's audio device's settings.

Overview

ctapo32.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Realtek High Definition Audio Driver published by Realtek Semiconductor Corp., Realtek High Definition Audio Driver from Realtek Semiconductor Corp. and Realtek High Definition Audio Driver by Realtek Semiconductor Corp..

DetailsDetails

File name:ctapo32.dll
Publisher:Creative Technology Ltd.
Product name:Creative Audio Processing Object Module
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\ctapo32.dll
Original name:CTAPO.DLL
File version:1.0.0.71
Size:406.5 KB (416,256 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
Entropy:6.747949
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
9% remove
Realtek's High Definition Audio Driver provide high quality DTS, Dolby, Surround Sound to your PC via the audio card. The software comes with a number of features and functionality such as a six channel Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) that fully supports the 16/20/24-bit Pulse Code Modulation format for 5.1 channel audio. It supports legacy analog input to analog output mixer as well as 44.1k/48k/96kHz Sony/Philips Digital Interconnec...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 36.84%
Windows Vista Home Premium 31.58%
Windows Vista Home Basic 10.53%
Windows Vista Ultimate 5.26%
Windows 7 Home Premium 5.26%
Windows Vista Business 5.26%
Windows 7 Enterprise 5.26%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 70.59% of Creative Audio Processing Object Module.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 100.00%
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