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3.80.6.0 7.14%
3.53.0.0 14.29%
3.22.0.0 7.14%
3.11.0.0 57.14%
3.5.0.0 7.14%
1.1.6.0 7.14%

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advapi32.dll
RegOpenKeyExW, RegQueryValueW, RegOpenKeyW, RegEnumKeyW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegQueryValueExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegSetValueExW, RegCloseKey
crypt32.dll
CertGetNameStringA, CertCloseStore
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ole32.dll
CoCreateInstance, StringFromGUID2, CoInitialize, PropVariantClear, CoUninitialize, StringFromCLSID, CoTaskMemFree, CoTaskMemAlloc, CLSIDFromString, CoInitializeEx
shlwapi.dll
PathFindFileNameW, PathFileExistsW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathRemoveExtensionW, PathFindExtensionW, PathAppendW, PathCombineW
user32.dll
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winmm.dll
midiOutGetDevCapsW, waveOutGetNumDevs, waveOutGetDevCapsW, mmioGetInfo, mmioSeek, mmioDescend, mmioSetInfo, mmioAscend, mmioAdvance, mmioClose, mmioCreateChunk, mmioOpenW, mmioWrite, waveOutMessage, midiOutMessage, midiOutGetNumDevs
winspool.drv
ClosePrinter, DocumentPropertiesW, OpenPrinterW

CTAudEp.dll

Audio Endpoint Selection by Creative Technology Ltd

Remove CTAudEp.dll
Version:   3.22.0.0
MD5:   d1bb3ee5e56ee67a2f3688b3a47ef6e9
SHA1:   682629479aa81a6971dff9f8fd280c030e0ff82a
SHA256:   3b5c6dad816b6daafd708e2c6cd4d92a8586a364631368236c75931ac48b32e0

What is CTAudEp.dll?

Audio Endpoint Selection 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

ctaudep.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 Creative Console Launcher published by Creative Technology Ltd, Iniciador de consola de Creative from Creative Technology Ltd and Iniciador de consola de Creative by Creative Technology Ltd.

DetailsDetails

File name:ctaudep.dll
Publisher:Creative Technology Ltd
Product name:Audio Endpoint Selection
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\creative\sound blaster x-fi surround 5.1\volume panel\ctaudep.dll
File version:3.22.0.0
Product version:1.0.0.0
Size:408 KB (417,792 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Creative Technology Ltd
3% remove
Installed with the Sound Blaster X-Fi series of audio devices.
Creative Technology Ltd
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Creative Technology Ltd
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THX® TruStudio Pro™ is specially designed to bring the same great audio experience found in live performances, films, and recording studios - to the PC. THX TruStudio Pro provides the latest groundbreaking technologies that are products of years of collective experience and research by Creative and THX. Together, these technologies deliver the fullest audio experience for music, movies and games, while remaining true to the source and i...
Creative Technology Ltd
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Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro turns your PC or notebook into a 5.1 entertainment system, featuring THX TruStudio Pro technology. Easy to install, it replaces low quality on-board audio with high quality connectivity options and remote control. A convenient volume control knob, headphone and microphone inputs for a headset are also close at hand.
Creative Technology Ltd
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Creative Technology Ltd
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Creative Technology Ltd
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The Sound Blaster X-Fi MB solution provides premium audio quality, effects and features for PC systems equipped with only basic onboard audio. For gamers, the EAX® ADVANCED HD 4.0, with its state-of-the-art Multi-Environment rendering and reverb modelling, delivers a much more realistic and immersive 3D gaming experience than your motherboard audio ever will. For music lovers, the X-Fi Crystalizer can restore the details and vibrance, (...
Creative Technology Ltd
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The Sound Blaster X-Fi MB solution provides premium audio quality, effects and features for PC systems equipped with only basic onboard audio. For gamers, the EAX® ADVANCED HD 4.0, with its state-of-the-art Multi-Environment rendering and reverb modelling, delivers a much more realistic and immersive 3D gaming experience than your motherboard audio ever will. For music lovers, the X-Fi Crystalizer can restore the details and vibrance, (...
Creative Technology Ltd
12% remove
All the drivers you need for a complete Sound Blaster experience are in the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Bring the Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! to LAN parties, school or work. Simply connect the sound card to any computer and experience immersive 3D audio and EAX effects in your games immediately. Prepare your team for the ultimate showdown. Let every order come through loud and clear. Choose from over 18 different effects and disguise your voice, ...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 28.57%
Windows 7 Home Premium 21.43%
Microsoft Windows XP 21.43%
Windows 8.1 Pro 7.14%
Windows Vista Home Premium 7.14%
Windows 8 Pro 7.14%
Windows Vista Business 7.14%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 35.71% of Audio Endpoint Selection.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 33.33%
Toshiba 33.33%
Samsung 16.67%
Alienware 16.67%
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