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CCC.exe: What is it & How to Quickly Fix its Errors
Reinstalling the AMD graphics driver should easily fix CCC.exe errors
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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If you notice that the CCC.exe process is using alot of your computer’s resourcesand you’re worried if it’s a virus or malware, don’t be concerned. It’s a legitimate process that runs on computers with AMD video cards.
However, if you have an Nvidia video card and have never installed an AMD card, viruses or malware can disguise as the Catalyst Control Center.
In this article, we will explain the purpose of the CCC.exe process and offer step-by-step troubleshooting instructions to help you resolve any issues associated with CCC.exe.
What is CCC.exe used for?
CCC stands for Catalyst Control Center, it refers to a software suite developed by Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) for their graphics processing units (GPUs). It is designed to provide a graphical interface for managing and configuring various aspects of AMD graphics cards.
Catalyst Control Center offers enhanced control over your video card, allowing you to adjust the screen resolution, and display settings, optimize performance,enable display profiles, and evenoverclock the GPU. Itmaximizes your graphics card’s performanceand functionality.
If Catalyst Control Center encounters an issue, you may see an error message appear on your screen. Some typical error messages that might appear are:
How do I fix the CCC.exe errors?
1. Start the Catalyst Control Center app from its original location
2. Relaunch the CCC.exe process
3. Delete the ATI folder
4. Perform a System File Checker Scan
5. Reinstall AMD Graphics Drivers
If you areunable to open the Catalyst Control Center, these quick solutions may help you resolve the issue.
If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments section.
More about the topics:Graphics Drivers,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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