tds_com.ocx
tds_com.ocx
Process name: TDS_COM
Application using this process: tds_com ActiveX Control Module
File location: C:\Windows\System32
Recommended: Check your system for tds_com.ocx problems
What is tds_com.ocx doing on my computer?
tds_com.ocx is a module belonging to tds_com ActiveX Control Module from TDC.
Non-system processes like tds_com.ocx 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 TDS_COM 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 tds_com.ocx is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software tds_com ActiveX Control Module on your PC, the commands contained in tds_com.ocx will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a TDS_COM process (also called a task).
Is tds_com.ocx harmful?
tds_com.ocx has not been assigned a security rating yet. The tds_com.ocx file should be located in the folder C:\Windows\System32. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove tds_com.ocx?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
tds_com.ocx is used by 'tds_com ActiveX Control Module'. This is an application created by 'TDC'.
If you no longer use tds_com ActiveX Control Module, you can permanently remove this software and thus tds_com.ocx from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find tds_com ActiveX Control Module in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is tds_com.ocx 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 tds_com.ocx giving me errors?
Most tds_com 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 TDC website for the latest tds_com ActiveX Control Module update.
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