ctfmon.exe Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing ctfmon.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent ctfmon.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

ctfmon.exe file CTF Loader. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of ctfmon.exe related errors on your device. You can also download ctfmon.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download ctfmon.exe

4.1 List of ctfmon.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	ctfmon.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	CTF Loader

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common ctfmon.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to ctfmon.exe file. ctfmon.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to ctfmon.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

ctfmon.exe is corrupted
ctfmon.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - ctfmon.exe
ctfmon.exe file error
ctfmon.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register ctfmon.exe file:
ctfmon.exe file could not be loaded
ctfmon.exe file doesn't exist

ctfmon.exe

Application could not be started because ctfmon.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to ctfmon.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing ctfmon.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix ctfmon.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

ctfmon.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with ctfmon.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to ctfmon.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of ctfmon.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to ctfmon.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the ctfmon.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the ctfmon.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the ctfmon.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace ctfmon.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace ctfmon.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded ctfmon.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of ctfmon.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your ctfmon.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows 10

File size 10240 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	e551f4e20262db7abf1684109d313cc7
	SHA1	17f3c38122c84e6e06563721e5c7f09f310b62fb
	SHA256	2c93315bcb6fc63c7afee7bfd0cb2118d8db9fc045b4077f76215c08ccbfc87d
	CRC32	4b9febe2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	be80808b5fe1d9c9351653eec814a75a
	SHA1	9c3e75f34fec80660a754aff4d213810a2753d66
	SHA256	35fd9608d1147d191d8689ac10e75934ba93dfe54c1432545bc8a10cb20cf72b
	CRC32	4d95ebad
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows 8

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	78a83b17f5dda47fac0b0643456f7bac
	SHA1	132dbae4869b043bdd7db9a56062bd22c15e9153
	SHA256	fcd46d2cbe9f7664d447998ec109d7dc7ebebe38477d57d81f2f487c575264d7
	CRC32	306bc13e
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows 7

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	42b6a94dd747df2b5f628a2752e62a98
	SHA1	8ee03b706ea8c0142cd3140ac15f901d479a0b4d
	SHA256	4a49eae1322e65ffa6c71f0bea52caec97d1f30de71fb068cd9fd8318c8287ab
	CRC32	4ad15e72
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows 7

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	4a3cdcef8ed41b221f3dbef5792fb52d
	SHA1	6c04499f7406e270b590374ef813c4012530273e
	SHA256	6bb5f3a7147660db416b838893c7d0734872ada9f7db68b1d019043a1cb89397
	CRC32	f541622b
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 8704 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	22bfd03df51065a9ed8d17f8fb72296b
	SHA1	9fa4c29a69b3224670d0d3f28df2f3655f3c31c0
	SHA256	ce84699449ba15c6868f96f6a51515c008ad9b3c2b36befd95b09bd0b4a55d1e
	CRC32	08b1c34f
	Example file location	---

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 9728 bytes

Date 2006-11-02

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File details
	MD5	7e370df3743b39cd375c52f7995783c4
	SHA1	d8c094a8230b8fdf2a52fd01524b8af733dda70f
	SHA256	39832d3ecf7bdff48d28e9599debf4dff68f2a71d4069b6b445f25575c401901
	CRC32	bf15b57b
	Example file location	---

Filename ctfmon.exe

System Windows XP

File size 15360 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	5f1d5f88303d4a4dbc8e5f97ba967cc3
	SHA1	99cb7370f16773c8e2d0c86fe805ec638ab126e9
	SHA256	5fb24fc7916a6e6b3be7d84cb1684215b266cd1495575c2e5672b8447932e5b1
	CRC32	ddd6673b
	Example file location	---