English | Deutsch


How to remove an fdc error


The file fdc.sys is a Windows driver. A driver is a small software program that allows your computer to communicate with hardware or connected devices. This means that a driver has direct access to the internals of the OS, hardware etc.
The free file information forum can help you determine if fdc.sys belonging to the Windows system or an application you can trust.

Run a free scan to check for fdc drivers in need of updating


Fdc.sys file information

The process known as Floppy Disk Controller Driver belongs to software Microsoft Windows Operating System by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com).

Description: fdc.sys is located in the folder C:\Windows\System32\drivers. The file size on Windows 7/XP is 27,392 bytes. http://www.file.net/process/fdc.sys.html 
The driver can be started or stopped from Services in the Control Panel or by other programs. The program has no visible window. There is no detailed description of this service. The file is a trustworthy file from Microsoft. It is a Windows system file. fdc.sys seems to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 3% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.

Recommended: Identify fdc.sys related errors

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as fdc.sys, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the fdc.sys 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.



Score

User Comments

fdc.sys could not be found during installation
  Isaac . O .  
It wont start cause it misses the fdc.sys file. Im trying to install Windows but it stops saying the file fdc.sys is damaged. So it seems to be needed allright :P
  FlowBr34k3R  


Summary: Average user rating of fdc.sys: based on 2 votes with 2 reviews.
1 user think fdc.sys is essential for Windows or an installed application. 1 user think it's probably harmless. 1 user doesn't grade fdc.sys ("not sure about it").


Do you have additional information? Help other users!
What do you know about fdc.sys: 
How do you rate it: 
Link for more info's: 
Your Name: 


Fdc scanner


Security Task Manager shows all running Windows tasks including embedded hidden functions (e.g. keyboard or browser monitoring, autostart entry). A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware, keylogger or a Trojan.

Spyware Doctor detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, trojans, keyloggers, malware and tracking threats from your hard disk. Ideal supplement to Security Task Manager.

SpeedUpMyPC scans, cleans, repairs and optimizes your computer.


Other processes


fdc.sys [all]