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fdc.sys

Associated Program: Microsoft Windows

Programm Category: Operating Systems Software

What is fdc.sys

Known by the service name Floppy Disk Controller Driver, the process fdc.sys is a driver file, and most importantly, a component of the software Microsoft Windows Operating System, which is a popular product created by Microsoft Corporation. As a Microsoft Corporation product, fdc.sys is essentially a legitimate file, and very compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems, namely Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 98, and Windows 95. Other than that, this file has a digital signature from Microsoft Windows - Microsoft Time-Stamp Service. Basically, fdc.sys is related to the function of floppy disk, and must not be terminated or removed out of the system, so it enables its particular task. Plus, it is a part of the Microsoft Windows Operating System (OS), which is not recommended to stop or terminate, or else it can affect the performance of the Windows OS.

How can I stop fdc.sys and should I?

Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fdc.sys. is used by Microsoft Windows, If you shut down fdc.sys, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fdc.sys, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Microsoft Windows, from your system.

After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.

Is this a virus or other security concern?

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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Microsoft Windows, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.

Is fdc.sys known to be bad for my computer's performance?

We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.

What can I do if fdc.sys is causing errors on my computer?

The first thing you should do if fdc.sys. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that fdc.sys, belongs to, in this case Microsoft Windows

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