How to Remove “CtCoInst.dll”

What is CtCoInst.dll?

The file named CtCoInst.dll is developed by Creative Technology Limited. The program is used by the software named Creative Technology Limited CtcoInst. The file is generally safe to work with. Most scans confirmed it to be threat free. However, it is not digitally verified or signed. The program is made for the Windows operating system.

CtCoInst.dll is located in C:\Program Files\creative\sound blaster x-fi\program\xfrl\wdm\win2k_xp\i386\ctcoinst.dll. The total size of the program available 84 kilobytes. The latest version of the file available 3.0.2.65. The DLL program is a non-system process which can be disabled without affecting the system’s performance. If compromised, remove it from the system immediately.

Affected Platform: Windows XP,Vista,7,8,10

How to check if your computer is infected with CtCoInst.dll malware?

Each malware is different and causes unique problems to the system. You will notice one or several of the following symptoms if your system is infected with CtCoInst.dll malware:

  • Internet connection fluctuates
  • CtCoInst.dll file is taking more of your CPU memory
  • System performance is very low
  • Browser is redirected to some strange websites
  • Interference of annoying popup ads
  • Other malwares infiltrate into the system

To further establish the malware infection, take the following steps:

  • Go to Task Manager by pressing the combination of keys ctrl+alt+del
  • Go to the process tab and right-click on the CtCoInst.dll and open the file location

If the file is located outside C:\Windows\System32, then it is likely that the system is affected with CtCoInst.dll malware.

How to remove CtCoInst.dll malware from system using Comodo Antivirus?

Ideally, replacing the existing CtCoInst.dll file on your computer with a different version procured from the internet is advisable. To remove the file using Comodo's trusted and effective antivirus software, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Download the award-winning Comodo Free Antivirus.

Step 2: Installation configuration frames will be displayed. Select the configuration you would like to apply.

Step 3: Select Customize Configuration option and arrange installers, configuration, and file location.

Step 4: Once the Installation is Finished, restart your PC.

Step 5: It will take some time for the Comodo Internet Security to update the antivirus.

Step 6: Proceed with a quick scan that automatically begins after the update.

Step 7: If threats are found during the scanning, you will be prompted with an alert screen.

Step 8: Comodo Antivirus will remove CtCoInst.dll malware from your computer including all other malwares!

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Malware Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 29 January 2012 at 7:14 pm
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Malware
Name
Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
Malware Behavior
1 Creative Technology Limited Executable 738c8baf5166116d
f154b2ca009d3abd
8d719fa2
deab6d18986cb188
81c4744615ea5ed9
Virus.Win32.
Ramnit.A
No 3, 0, 0, 4 3, 0, 0, 4 United States N/A
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77

Safe Entries

Safe Entries
First Seen: 09 June 2008 at 8:21 am
No. Company File Type SHA1 MD5 Digitally
Signed
File
Version
Product
Version
Submitted
From
1 Creative Technology Limited Executable 31e0ff7ec112e329
eb6f3d0fedd2e882
d72ccbe0
213603f731ee0c3b
ed972bd04442a401
No 3, 0, 2,
60
3, 0, 2,
60
Internal Submission
2 Creative Technology Limited Executable cd96709e3ff438ca
6b47e19ac9603d2e
761d227c
fa2e6e94f95a24b6
d9ce639161f79f49
No 3, 0, 2,
51
3, 0, 2,
51
France
3 Creative Technology Limited Executable 8d83ef829920859f
c31f383585151816
26e7622b
6343e45485f98d25
e91e4cbe8d955f4d
No 3, 9, 2,
47
3, 9, 2,
47
Sweden
4 Creative Technology Limited Executable 91ba7359d2f71149
ae7d88c9739c6447
9f8e5d35
0827ab0fb25439fa
0e4b33f039d92e78
No 3, 9, 2,
39
3, 9, 2,
39
Internal Submission
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  • 8 items per page
  • 16 items per page
  • 32 items per page
 
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