Dual-Core Optimizer
What is Dual-Core Optimizer? (from Advanced Micro Devices)
The AMD Dual-Core Optimizer can help improve some PC gaming video performance by compensating for those applications that bypass the Windows API for timing by directly using the RDTSC (Read Time Stamp Counter) instruction. Applications that rely on RDTSC do not benefit from the logic in the operating system to properly... Read more
Overview
Dual-Core Optimizer is a software program developed by Advanced Micro Devices. The most common release is 1.1.4.0169, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The primary executable is named amd_dc_opt.exe. The setup package generally installs about 15 files and is usually about 1.01 MB (1,058,304 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 52% of users of Dual-Core Optimizer come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Germany.
Program details
URL: www.amd.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\AMD\Dual-Core Optimizer\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{9FD6F1A8-5550-46AF-8509-271DF0E768B5}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.01 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by Dual-Core Optimizer
| Program executable: | amd_dc_opt.exe |
| Name: | AMD Dual-Core Optimizer |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\AMD\Dual-Core Optimizer\amd_dc_opt.exe |
| MD5: | ebc0e8c0a4dda2c32a7d5863462a321a |
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- amd_dc_opt.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FDC950A5-0A51-4D23-AFCA-D53AB176D8A7}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (User Run)
- amd_dc_opt.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'amd_dc_opt' and executes as C:\Program Files\AMD\Dual-Core Optimizer\amd_dc_opt.exe.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- amd_dc_opt.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'amd_dc_opt' which loads as C:\Program Files\AMD\Dual-Core Optimizer\amd_dc_opt.exe.
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- amd_dc_opt.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\AMD\Dual-Core Optimizer\amd_dc_opt.exe'.
How do I remove Dual-Core Optimizer?
You can uninstall Dual-Core Optimizer from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program Dual-Core Optimizer, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Dual-Core Optimizer.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 59%
0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
62.83% |
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| Windows 10 |
30.64% |
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| Windows XP |
3.71% |
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| Windows Vista |
2.74% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.07% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
34.39% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.19% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.34% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
8.26% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
7.83% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.96% |
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Geography
51.51% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
51.51% |
| United Kingdom |
6.47% |
| Germany |
5.03% |
| France |
4.88% |
| Canada |
3.62% |
| Australia |
2.33% |
| Brazil |
2.05% |
| Italy |
1.79% |
| Sweden |
1.50% |
| Netherlands |
1.28% |
| Finland |
1.21% |
| Poland |
1.10% |
| Spain |
1.09% |
| DK |
0.92% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
20.83% |
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| ASUS |
16.73% |
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| Dell |
15.91% |
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| GIGABYTE |
14.62% |
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| Acer |
14.23% |
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| Lenovo |
4.60% |
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| Alienware |
3.80% |
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| Toshiba |
3.49% |
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| MSI |
2.09% |
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| Samsung |
1.88% |
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| Intel |
1.12% |
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| American Megatrends |
0.68% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
9.07% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
5.70% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.43% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.69% |
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| ASUSTeK G75VW |
2.20% |
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| Dell XPS 8300 |
2.07% |
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About Advanced Micro Devices
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) develops computer processors and related technologies for commercial and consumer markets.
Publisher URL: www.amd.com