Cmicnfg.cpl
Malware, also known as malicious software, is an application that causes harm to a computer profile. Malware includes worms, viruses, Trojan horses, and spyware that are programs that gather information about a computer user without permission
Cmicnfg - What is cmicnfg.cpl, and is this file spyware?
Type of file:
Cmicnfg.cpl is listed as a Windows miscellaneous file. The file is not an .exe or .dll file, but follow an executable format if it is a part of an ActiveX file or script.
The Cmicnfg.cpl appears in known file sizes on Windows XP are 2596864 bytes (29% of all occurrence). Cmicnfg.cpl is not a Windows core file. The file becomes a Microsoft signed file, after it is installed on the system. The file is able to record inputs and comes under the technical security rating of 8%.
Extremely vulnerable to viruses, the program is a Windows start up process. Cmicnfg.cpl should not be disabled, as it is required by essential applications to work properly.
The malware often camouflage as the cmicnfg.cpl. This malware often replaces the original file, if it is located on c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. If the file is a 'non-Microsoft' .exe file is located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, then the audio file runs a high risk of a virus, spyware, Trojan or worm infection
Function of this file:
Cmicnfg.cpl is a process file that belongs to C-Media based soundcards. The file initiates upon startup and is used to configure the audio hardware's control panel applet. Though the program is a non-essential process and is set under low priority, the process tree should not be terminated unless suspected of safeguarding a virus. The file simply provides an easy access to the C-Media dictionary page and appears as an icon in the control panel for the soundcard control.
The cmicnfg.cpl location and storage on a computer
This program will appear in the following sequence: RunDll32 cmicnfg.cpl, CMICtrlWnd (RunDll32 is a system program that initiates the file system).
Remember that although cmicfng.cpl are installed in the default file location, the file can be easily moved to different locations or may change names if it is a spyware, adware, or popup program. If you suspect you have spyware or adware, you would need to cross check the file.
Error in loading cmicnfg.cpl
Background
Loading the file may show an error, if you have tried to manually uninstall the updated C-Media WDM Audio Driver for onboard sound. Most often, the error is observed, after upgrading the system to XP SP2 or running a Windows Update. In these case the file refuse to respond, thus forcing you to uninstall the driver without erasing the updated driver.
The Solution
Click the Start tab, type in 'Regedit' in Run. After that, you would need to delete the Cm-audio string from HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run. After performing this cleanup, the file will not run on startup. Then you would need to restore the cpl file that was deleted during uninstall or not installed correctly by the installer. However, if the sound were working perfectly, you need not reinstall the file.
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