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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
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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:   3.5.0.0
MD5:   f1d9ca040459332776b809214827c001
SHA1:   7d0a230abdbf16b09a549cffd979904031633900
SHA256:   09f24aef9b21227da7570add9508ce1bcd1d09ec315f8ee45754bdcd35e2599d

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 Audio Control Panel published by Creative Technology Ltd, Creative Audio-Systemsteuerung from Creative Technology Ltd and Creative Audio-Systemsteuerung 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:3.5.0.0
Product version:1.0.0.0
Size:392 KB (401,408 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
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Configure your voice communication settings to optimize the clarity of your voice calls. With Smart Volume Management enabled, your voice can be picked up even when you’re speaking from the other end of the room, so you’re free to move around while still engaged in a conversation. With Voice Focus activated, you can also customize an acoustic zone, so that only your voice is heard when you speak within this zone. Customize and calibrate...
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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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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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, (...

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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