Programm Category:
Browsers and Extensions Software
What is fdconfig.dll
The fdconfig.dll file is associated with the application SmileyDistrict Optimizer. The location of this DLL file is in the C:\Windows\System32 folder. Known sizes for this file include 690,196 bytes, 675,860 bytes, 679,956 bytes and 688,148 bytes with 44% occurrence. This dynamic link library [DLL] file is a BHO or browser helper object that automatically runs when you load the Internet browser. Personal firewalls usually do not block activities of BHOs because they are recognized by the firewall as the browser itself. This is one reason why BHOs are often used by malware such as spyware and adware. This is not a visible program. The fdconfig.dll file can monitor or alter the behavior of Internet Explorer. It is a non-system process. This process file can hide itself. It can control other programs. IDs associate with this BHO include F85E86D8-F796-4C97-AAA2-26664A98A42C, 0C7F6E14-B81F-437E-A19A-22B236613FF2, DAD9C3A5-FB4E-45CD-93EB-2059F4EEF4D1, 0612F71E-934B-4D92-B8E8-2E29EA78EB03 or 6BB18EFE-F2C7-457C-81FE-705757171FA0. You can access the program on Windows Control Panel.
How can I stop fdconfig.dll and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. fdconfig.dll. is used by Smiley District Optimizer, If you shut down fdconfig.dll, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop fdconfig.dll, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Smiley District Optimizer, 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 Smiley District Optimizer, 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 fdconfig.dll 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 fdconfig.dll is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if fdconfig.dll. 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 fdconfig.dll, belongs to, in this case Smiley District Optimizer