• Properties:

• System Process: No
• Background Process: Yes
• Application Process:Yes
• Common Path:
  C:\ Program Files\ Creative\ SBLive\ AudioHQ\ ahqtb.exe
• Uses Network:No
• Uses Internet:No

Description:

The Creative soundcards series makes use of the invaluable process file ahqtb.exe. The process file launches is an executable file that is responsible for launching the driver for the Creative SoundBlaster soundcards. The executable file ahqtb.exe supports the Creative soundcard driver in giving the user easy access to the Creative soundcard settings. The program ahqtb.exe is basically the tray bar process of the Creative Soundcard (which provides an icon to be found on the system tray). The icon displayed by the ahqtb.exe notifies the user about the status of the Creative Soundcard installed on the computer.

The program ahqtb.exe is available through Start Programs. The executable file ahqtb.exe has a visible window that displays not only the status of the Creative Soundcard, but also allows users to easily alter the configuration settings of the Creative Soundcard. The ahqtb.exe process automatically runs at Windows startup but it can also be operated manually if the process is required. The process file ahqtb.exe is capable of recording inputs and monitoring the soundcards performance. The driver application of Creative Soundcards houses the file ahqtb.exe and is located in C:\ Program Files\ Creative\ SBLive\ AudioHQ\ ahqtb.exe. The file ahqtb.exe is not a Windows system-related process. However, the process file ahqtb.exe is not really a security threat to a computer. Therefore, it may be left to run in a computer system with the expectation that it will not damage the system it runs on.

The Creative SoundBlaster soundcard driver, where the program file ahqtb.exe belongs, is an application that enhances the soundcards performance by using a simple USB solution that installs quickly and efficiently. The process file was developed by the Creative Technology Ltd for the Creative Soundcard drivers. The Creative is a company that provides digital entertainment products for the personal computer (PC) and the Internet. Creative was established in 1981, and is based in Singapore. Creative is known worldwide for its Sound Blaster soundcards and for launching the multimedia revolution.

Recommendations:

This is a safe process. There is no necessity to remove this process from your system or change it in any way.