What is dfx.exe?

dfx.exe is an executable file associated with the DFX Audio Enhancer software, now known as FxSound Enhancer. This software is developed by Power Technology and is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\DFX directory.

DFX Audio Enhancer, or FxSound Enhancer, is a software designed to improve the quality of audio played on a computer. It enhances the sound of most online music and video content streamed over the Web, including music files, video content, and games. The software provides features such as 3D Surround Sound, fidelity enhancement, booming bass, and dynamic gain boosting, among others.

The necessity of dfx.exe depends on the user's needs. If you frequently listen to music or watch videos on your computer and want to enhance the audio quality, keeping the DFX Audio Enhancer software could be beneficial. If you do not use the software or find it unnecessary, you may choose to remove it. Any executable file should be scanned for viruses or malware to ensure it's not a threat to your system. If dfx.exe is found to be a virus or malware, it should be removed immediately.

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Dfx.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with dfx — Dfx.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as DFX Audio Enhancer or FxSound Enhancer or FxSound belongs to software DFX or FxSound Enhancer by Power Technology or FxSound.

Description: Dfx.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file dfx.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (typically C:\Program Files (x86)\DFX\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Plugins\DFX\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 1,665,528 bytes (6% of all occurrences), 1,778,152 bytes and 62 more variants.
Dfx.exe is not a Windows system file. The file is a file with no information about its developer. The software starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, Run, MACHINE\User Shell Folders, User Shell Folders, TaskScheduler). The program is not visible. The dfx.exe file is certified by a trustworthy company. Dfx.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs. Therefore the technical security rating is 51% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.

Uninstalling this variant: The developer Fxsound provides an update site and an uninstaller (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program ⇒ DFX or FxSound Enhancer).

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If dfx.exe is located in the Windows folder for temporary files, the security rating is 50% dangerous. The file size is 1,274,840 bytes. The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. The file is certified by a trustworthy company. There is no file information. Dfx.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Uninstalling this variant: In the event of any problems with dfx.exe, you can also do the following:
- search the support area on the Fxsound website
- uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > DFX Audio Enhancer)

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as dfx.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example Virus.Win32.Hidrag.a (detected by Kaspersky), and Virus:Win32/Jeefo.A (detected by Microsoft). Therefore, you should check the dfx.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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User Comments

DFX is an audio enhancing program and is completely safe. But there may be pregrams that try to pretend to be it, so watch out where you donload it from.
Andrew (further information)

useful addon when poor soumd
Fred G

Used to increase system volume more than 100%
VG (further information)

Entirely safe audio enhancer with an official website, but beware of virus programs with the same name.
Unknown (further information)

It is completely safe. But beware,these days most hackers will create a virus under the program DFX.exe.

Summary: Average user rating of dfx.exe: based on 7 votes with 5 user comments. 4 users think dfx.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 2 users don't grade dfx.exe ("not sure about it").

Best practices for resolving dfx issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with dfx. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the dfx.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.

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