CTF Loader which is also known as ctfmon.exe is a very important process in Windows 10. It handles many important tasks in Windows due to which CTF Loader is always running in the background. While it works absolutely fine for most of use, some users have reported high CPU usage because of this process. Such an issue can result in a poor Windows 10 experience as your CPU is being constantly used and other user programs will not be able to function properly. Also, high CPU usages may cause Windows 10 to hang or stop responding frequently.
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What is CTF Loader (ctfmon.exe)?
CTF stands for Collaborative Translation Framework and the ctfmon.exe is the process in Windows 10 that handles all the tasks related to it. Its main function is to allow the user to use features like speech recognition and handling other features. CTF Loader is also responsible for executing other process related to speech recognition, handwriting, on-screen keyboard, etc. which explains why this process is so important in Windows 10 and how without it certain Windows 10 features will not work.
Is CTF Loader a Virus and is it Safe?
We have already mentioned that this process is inbuilt into Windows, which means that it is clearly not a virus. But some antivirus programs might detect this process as a virus. This happens when a virus has the same name as CTF Loader. In such a case you have to check whether the CTF Loader process in your PC is signed by Microsoft or some other source. You can do this quite easily by following these steps one by one:
How to Check ctfmon.exe is Legit Process
- First, press Windows Key + E on your keyboard to open Windows Explorer.
- After that, navigate to C:\Windows\System32 and look for the exe file.
- Now, inside the right-click on it and open its Properties.
- In here, go to the Details tab and make sure that it says Microsoft Corporation next to the Copyright If it says something else, it is most probably a virus process and you can remove it from your computer using any antivirus software.
Is It safe to Disable CTF Loader (ctfmon.exe) on Windows 10
Although CTF Loader is an important process but you can still safely disable it without losing significant features of Windows 10. Do keep in mind, if you at all disable ctfmon.exe for any reason, a subsequent Windows update might return this process to its original default state. Also, if you come across something that instantly stops working after you have disabled ctfmon.exe then chances are high that this process is the reason behind it and you should enable it back
The steps to disable ctf loader process are mentioned below.
CTF Loader Process in Task Manager
If you do not want to permanently disable the CTF Loader process in your Windows 10, then you can also terminate it. It can be done via the Task Manager in your Windows 10 PC. All the process running in your computer can be located using Task Manager and it can even be used to terminate CTF Loader.
- Press Windows Key + X on your keyboard and select Task Manager.
- Now, go to the Processes tab after clicking on More Details to see a list of all the processes running on your PC.
- After that, click on CTF Loader to select it and click on End Task which will terminate this process.
How to Disable CTF Loader in Windows 10?
But if this process is having some issues or errors, it might result in high CPU usage. And if this process is using all of the available CPU power, you won’t be able to perform other tasks on your computer properly. In that case, you can try disabling the CTF Loader in Windows 10 until Windows Updates fixes this issue. There are multiple possible methods for disabling the ctfmon.exe process, that is CTF Loader, in Windows 10. So, if you are experiencing high CPU usage in Windows 10, make sure to go through the following methods one by one:
Disable CTF Loader via Services Utility in Windows 10
The services utility allows the user to edit multiple settings and options related to all the services running in the background of your Windows 10 PC. You can use it to toggle things like startup type, start or stop services, and much more. Similarly, it can also be used to change the properties and settings of the ctfmon.exe which is the process name for CTF Loader. It means that if you want to disable CTF Loader in Windows 10, you can do so by using Services as shown here:
- Press Windows Key + R on your keyboard to open Run in Windows 10. In here, type msc and click on OK to open the Services utility in Windows.
- Once you are inside Services, locate Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service in the list of Services.
- After that, right-click on it and open its
- Inside its Properties, go to the General tab and select Disabled using the drop-down menu next to Startup type and click on OK to save your settings.
- At last, reboot your computer after which CTF Loader will be successfully disabled and will not be launched unless you manually execute it.
Using Task Scheduler for Disabling CTF Loader in Windows 10
Task Scheduler is another highly useful utility found in Windows 10. As the name tells, it allows you to schedule different tasks in Windows which means that you can change startup settings of different processes in your computer. You can even use this for changing settings related to CTF Loader which allows you to disable it. Therefore, if you want to disable ctfmon.exe in Windows 10 using Task Scheduler, carry out the given steps as shown:
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- Use Windows Search to Run Task Scheduler as an administrator on your computer.
- In here, use the left side panel menu to navigate to Task Scheduler Library > Microsoft > Windows > TextServicesFramework
- After that, select MsCtfMonitor and click on the Disable option from the right side panel menu inside the Task Scheduler in Windows 10. Once you have done that, restart your computer which will disable the CTF Loader on your PC.
- Use Windows Search to Run Task Scheduler as an administrator on your computer.
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