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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
GetDC, ClientToScreen, GrayStringW, DrawTextExW, DrawTextW, TabbedTextOutW, UnregisterClassW, ShowWindow, SetWindowTextW, IsDialogMessageW, SetDlgItemTextW, LoadIconW, SendDlgItemMessageW, SendDlgItemMessageA, WinHelpW, GetCapture, GetClassLongW, GetClassNameW, SetPropW, GetPropW, RemovePropW, SetFocus, GetWindowTextW, GetForegroundWindow, GetLastActivePopup, GetTopWindow, UnhookWindowsHookEx, GetMessageTime, GetMessagePos, MapWindowPoints, ReleaseDC, SetForegroundWindow, UpdateWindow, GetClientRect, GetMenu, CreateWindowExW, GetClassInfoExW, GetClassInfoW, RegisterClassW, GetSysColor, AdjustWindowRectEx, CopyRect, PtInRect, GetDlgCtrlID, DefWindowProcW, CallWindowProcW, SetWindowLongW, SetWindowPos, SystemParametersInfoA, IsIconic, GetWindowPlacement, GetWindowRect, GetWindow, GetDesktopWindow, SetActiveWindow, GetSystemMetrics, CreateDialogIndirectParamW, DestroyWindow, IsWindow, GetWindowLongW, GetDlgItem, IsWindowEnabled, GetNextDlgTabItem, EndDialog, BeginPaint, EndPaint, GetWindowThreadProcessId, GetSysColorBrush, LoadCursorW, DestroyMenu, GetMenuItemID, GetMenuItemCount, GetSubMenu, SetCursor, SetWindowsHookExW, CallNextHookEx, GetMessageW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, GetActiveWindow, IsWindowVisible, GetKeyState, PeekMessageW, GetCursorPos, ValidateRect, SetMenuItemBitmaps, GetMenuCheckMarkDimensions, LoadBitmapW, GetFocus, GetParent, ModifyMenuW, GetMenuState, EnableMenuItem, CheckMenuItem, PostQuitMessage, CharNextW, EnableWindow, SendMessageW, wsprintfW, wsprintfA, MessageBoxW, PostMessageW, RegisterWindowMessageW, UnregisterClassA
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:   3.11.0.0
MD5:   f5bce1c11ba2f018e07c3bb6ca4ec3f6
SHA1:   9ae2bed89904a9ee34419c6100a96a59dac1d624
SHA256:   6e90460faab13b65a1db02caeae73dc24fbbf3a672abc2a0c37362eb1908dd3f

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, Audio Control Panel from Creative Technology Ltd and Audio Control Panel 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:3.11.0.0
Product version:1.0.0.0
Size:404 KB (413,696 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...
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The Volume Panel utility is included with numerous Creative audio devices and is an additional programs that lets the user regulate and manage the PC volume in relation to programs much like the built in Windows Volume program.
Creative Technology Ltd
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Installed with the Sound Blaster X-Fi series of audio devices.
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's Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro brings incredible enhanced 3D audio to any computer, anywhere! Designed for maximum portability, this sound card is small enough to fit into your pocket and even fits on your key ring! Enjoy incredible 3D Surround with any headphones in movies, games and enhance all of your PC and online audio. The Sound Blaster X-Fi Go! Pro is the fastest and easiest upgrade to THX TruStudio Pro audio technology. ...
Creative Technology Ltd
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3D surround sound gaming with EAX support: To bring your games to life. 24-bit multichannel performance/96kHz stereo: For both playback and recording. Supports 2-, 4- and 5.1-channel output: To best fit your system's needs. Supports stereo S/PDIF out and pass-through of multichannel DVD sound. Provides general MIDI support.
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Creative Technology Ltd
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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, ...
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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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