Program Name	Filename	Tested	Status
WINDVDpatch	CTHELPER.EXE	No	U
Description
CTHELPER is a background task that is a plug-in manager for Creative drivers. The theory is that 3rd party manufacturers can use the CTHELPER plug-in interface to produce drivers, add-on features, and fixes that will integrate with a tighter fit with Creative's sound drivers and utilities. Given its purpose CTHELPER would normally be classified as a "leave alone" background task. It also allows Creative speaker setup to be synchronized with Windows Control Panel speaker setting. Without it running that check box in Creative speaker setting is not functional (settings are not in sync). Unfortunately there are often problems with CTHELPER, most notably that it can use 100% of CPU time so it's best left disabled unless you need it
How can I fix it?

Key	What does it mean?
Y	This program is safe to run, no problems reported.
N	Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary.
U	User's choice - depends whether a user deems it necessary.
X	Definitely not required - typically viruses, spyware, adware and "resource hogs".
?	Unknown.

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