How to remove an amd_dc_opt error
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Amd_dc_opt.exe file information
The process known as AMD Dual-Core Optimizer or sync_tsc Application belongs to software Dual-Core Optimizer or AMD Dual-Core Optimizer by AMD (www.amd.com).
Description: The file amd_dc_opt.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" or sometimes in a subfolder of C:\.
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 77,824 bytes (77% of all occurrences), 106,496 bytes, 36,699 bytes or 37,865 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders).
The file is not a Windows system file. The application can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 9% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
If problems with Dual-Core Optimizer or AMD Dual-Core Optimizer occur, you can uninstall the associated program
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as amd_dc_opt.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the amd_dc_opt.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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