What is dc.exe file ?
Most antivirus programs identify dc.exe as malware—for instance Symantec identifies it as W32.Imaut.AS, and TrendMicro identifies it as WORM_VB.GMM.
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with dc.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.
dc.exe descriptions
Dc.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file dc.exe is located in the C:Windows folder.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 86,016 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 57,344 bytes.;There is no file information. The program has no visible window. It is an unknown file in the Windows folder. It is not a Windows system file. The software starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: Run, MACHINERun, User Shell Folders).;Dc.exe is able to monitor applications.;Therefore the technical security rating is 78% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.