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Jeffreychees
Jul 23, 2024Iron Contributor
System Error: nctfmon.exe
I am experiencing a critical issue upon entering safe mode on my computer. A warning message has appeared indicating the following error: ctfmon.exe - Critical System Alert A stack-based buffer ...
Quincos
Dec 09, 2025Iron Contributor
The error message you're seeing related to ctfmon.exe and a stack-based buffer overrun is concerning, as it suggests a potential security vulnerability or malware issue. Ctfmon.exe is a legitimate Windows process associated with language and input services, but if it's behaving unexpectedly, it could be malicious or corrupted.