ctfmon.exe, ----- usually found in Windows\system32\ Options

[Advanced Uninstaller PRO]

User discussion about ctfmon.exe.

It is usually installed in Windows\system32.

[FireStarter]

CTFMon is involved with the language/alternative input services in Office XP. CTFMON.exe will continue to put itself back into MSConfig when you run the Office XP apps as long as the Text Services and Speech applets in the Control Panel are enabled. Not required if you don't need these features.

[callgary]

Process File: ctfmon.exe
Process Name: Alternative User Input Services
Author: Microsoft Corp.
Part of: Microsoft Office Suite
ctfmon.exe is a process belonging to Microsoft Office Suite. It activates the Alternative User Input Text Input Processor (TIP) and the
Microsoft Office XP Language Bar. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
Note: ctfmon.execould also be a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
System Process: Yes
Application: No
Background Process: Yes
Uses Network: No
Uses Internet: No
Reference: ProcessLibrary.com

[Phoenixoke]

This file is safe,
But can be turned off if unneeded