What is amdow.exe file ?

In some case amdow.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the amdow.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with amdow.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

amdow.exe descriptions

Amdow.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Amdow.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—common is C:Program FilesAMDCNextCNext.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 57,736 bytes (38% of all occurrences), 58,760 bytes, 59,064 bytes or 41,352 bytes.;The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. It is certified by a trustworthy company. The program can be removed using the Control Panel’s AddRemove programs applet. It is a Verisign signed file.;Therefore the technical security rating is 14% dangerous.;Uninstalling this variant;If you have any problems with amdow.exe, you may want to completely remove Branding64 or Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) or ask Customer Support to assist you.