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p17apo32.dll

Creative Audio Processing Object Module by Creative Technology Ltd

Remove p17apo32.dll
Version:   1.0.6.0
MD5:   175ddf1779085d1750a49e49ae73bc94
SHA1:   a3c5057004255fb0b4412a2dee194f763d80b206
SHA256:   e2d511ff81f29f766fff54b5f496cf8bbfb59f1e8f4d8d7559261577764aad9d

Overview

p17apo32.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 Sound Blaster Audigy published by Creative Technology Ltd and RocketFish 5.1 PCI Sound Card published by Creative Technology Ltd.

DetailsDetails

File name:p17apo32.dll
Publisher:Creative Technology Ltd.
Product name:Creative Audio Processing Object Module
Typical file path:C:\Windows\System32\p17apo32.dll
Original name:CTAPO.DLL
File version:1.0.6.0
Size:494.5 KB (506,368 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Creative Technology Ltd
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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.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Professional 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 25.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of Creative Audio Processing Object Module.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 66.67%
Hewlett-Packard 33.33%
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