The directcd.exe file is a process that supports the program Roxio CD/DVD Creator, which is a CD and DVD authoring program. This program is an essential component of the application because it allows a user to copy or burn files into an 80 to 90-minute writable CD or DVD. It means the directcd.exe file is the main ingredient that makes the Roxio CD/DVD Creator software functional. Without this file, the program does not work. So, a user does not have to delete that particular file. In addition, the process does not need a large amount of system resources to work. Speaking of system, this file, or the whole Roxio CD/DVD Creator operates in the Microsoft Windows operating systems. It is very much compatible with most Windows OS. If the application is installed in any compatible operating system, an icon is found in the system tray, just located in the lower right part of the computer desktop. This icon also displays related information about the program, whether a burning process is in progress or log errors occur.

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

The ReviverSoft experts have not yet reviewed directcd.exe

A process usually a part of an installed application such as Roxio CD/DVD Creator, 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.

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.

The first thing you should do if directcd.exe. 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 directcd.exe, belongs to, in this case Roxio CD/DVD Creator