dsc.exe
dsc.exe
Process name: dsc
Application using this process: OptusNet Desktop Service Centre
File location: C:\Program Files\optusnet dsl internet
Recommended: Check your system for dsc.exe problems
What is dsc.exe doing on my computer?
dsc.exe is a process belonging to OptusNet Desktop Service Centre from OptusNet.
Non-system processes like dsc.exe originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the dsc process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The dsc.exe is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software OptusNet Desktop Service Centre on your PC, the commands contained in dsc.exe will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a dsc process (also called a task).
Is dsc.exe harmful?
dsc.exe has not been assigned a security rating yet. The dsc.exe file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\optusnet dsl internet. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove dsc.exe?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
dsc.exe is used by 'OptusNet Desktop Service Centre'. This is an application created by 'OptusNet'.
If you no longer use OptusNet Desktop Service Centre, you can permanently remove this software and thus dsc.exe from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find OptusNet Desktop Service Centre in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is dsc.exe CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is dsc.exe giving me errors?
Most dsc issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the OptusNet website for the latest OptusNet Desktop Service Centre update.
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