How to remove the dc virus
Most antivirus programs identify dc.exe as malware, for instance Symantec identifies it as DriveCleaner or W32.Imaut.AS, and TrendMicro identifies it as ADW_WINFIXER.CP or WORM_VB.GMM.
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Dc.exe file information
The process known as Patcher Application or OlalaTheWorld belongs to software OlalaTheWorld or Patch Build System or DungCoi by Adobe Systems, Copyright (www.adobe.com) (version 2005-2007).
Description: The file dc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Documents and Settings".
Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 13,179,660 bytes (37% of all occurrences), 144,676 bytes and 4 more variants. 
The program is not visible. Dc.exe is not a Windows core file. There is no description of the program. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run).
Therefore the technical security rating is 55% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
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If dc.exe is located in the folder C:\Windows, the security rating is 72% dangerous. The file size is 57,344 bytes (83% of all occurrences) or 118,784 bytes. There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The file is not a Windows system file. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run, HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). dc.exe is able to monitor applications.
If dc.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files", the security rating is 16% dangerous. The file size is 1,293,312 bytes.
The program has a visible window. It is not a Windows core file.
dc.exe is able to record inputs, monitor applications and manipulate other programs.
If you have any problems with dc.exe, you may want to uninstall the associated program
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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as dc.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the dc.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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