The CTFloader (Collaborative Translation Framework) helps to handle and support the handwriting and voice recognition in the Microsoft Programs. It mainly runs in the Task Manager wherever you use the Microsoft office.
But sometimes, you can face issues while using the CtfLoader. Sometimes, the CTFloader itself creates abrupt issues and for this other applications might also stop functioning. Besides, the CTF loader slows down the entire system process.
So, if you are facing such issues on the device, it is suggested to move to the next section to get a proper solution.
What is CTF Loader?
CTF loaders are the service that helps to deliver the text support for the alternative user input applications. This includes a keyboard translation, speech recognition, and handwriting. Besides, the CTF loader enables the Microsoft Offline Language bar.
This feature helps to switch from one input language to the other. But you can face issues while using the CTF loader, and input or language packs primarily trigger this. Whatever be the cause, you need to fix it at the earliest.
Methods to Fix the “CTF loader Issues from Windows 10”
This section consists of the key solutions to fix the issues that you are currently facing. You just need to implement the below-mentioned methods as it is instructed below:
Method 1: Disable the CTFMON.EXE file
The CTF Loader can slow down the performance of the system. So it will be better if you disable the CTF loader. To do that, you need to implement the below-mentioned steps:
- Hold the Windows and the R key together to open the Run dialog box.
- In the Run dialog box, write “services.msc”. Hit the Enter button next.
- In the “Services’ window, search for the “Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service”.
- Right-click on the “Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service”.
- Choose the “Properties” option from the drop-down menu.
- Tap on the “Disabled” option from the drop-down menu now. Next, click on the ‘Ok” button.
By just doing the above steps, you will be able to disable the CTF loader. But if you are still unable to do that, it is suggested to go to the next section to fix the issues that are causing in the CTF loader.
Method 2: Update the Operating System
If you use an outdated version for Windows, you can face issues in the CTF loader. To update the Windows 10 system, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Go to the Start Button. From there. Go to the “Settings App’.
- Tap on the “Update & Security” option. Go to the “Windows Update” option next.
- Now, click on the “Check for Updates” option.
Now, the Windows System will search for the latest updates and it will automatically download and installed the files in the device. After updating the Windows system, check if the issues on the CTF loader is fixed. And if you are still gettings is, you need to move to the next section.
Method 3: Do a System Restore
You can eliminate the root cause of the CTF loader error by simply performing a system restore in the device. To perform a System Restore in Windows 10, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Go to the Taskbar and from there, go to the Search box.
- In the Search box, write “Control Panel”. From the list of the results, tap on the Control Panel.
- Now, go to the Control Panel’s Search box and write “recovery”.
- Tap on the “Recovery” option next from the Control Panel window and choose the “Open System restore”.option.
- Tap on the Next button and click on the “Restore system files and setting” dialog box.
- Tap on the “Show more restore points” checkbox to get the additional restore points.
- Next, choose the “Scan for affected programs” option and then tap on the “Close” button.
- Now, tap on the “Next” button and when the process gets over click on the “Finish” button.
And even after performing the system restore, if the CTF loader error still persists, you can move to the next section.
Method 4: Delete the CTFMON.EXE Files
If you are still facing issue on the CTF loader, you need to remove all the ctfmon.exe files from the device. And to do that, you need to go through the below-mentioned steps:
- Hold the Windows and the E key together. Next, hold the Window and the F key together.
- Write “ctfmon.exe” in the search field and hit the “Enter” button next.
- Choose all the “ctfmon.exe” file and right-click on it.
- Tap on the “Delete’ button next and remove all the ctfmon.exe files.
By now, you will be able to get rid of the CTF loader error, but if you are stuck in the same situation, you can proceed to the next segment.
Method 5: Use Task Scheduler
You can fix the error by just running the Task Scheduler on Windows 10. To run the Task Scheduler, you need to perform the below-mentioned steps:
- Hold the Windows and the R keys together to open the “Run” dialog box.
- The Run dialog box will pop up on the screen. In the dialog box, write “taskschd.msc”.
- Hit the “Enter” button next. This will open the Task Scheduler window.
- In that window, tap on the “Microsoft” windows. Next, move to the “Windows” folder.
- Now, tap on the “TextServicesFramework” folder. Now, click on the “MSCTFMonitor”.
- Choose the ‘Disable” option from the drop-down menu.
Now, open the CTF loader and check for the issues associated with the application. But if you are still getting any error in then you can run a full scan of the system to fix the error.
