If you notice some delayed response to the music you are playing online and you can’t seem to enjoy your iTunes subscription, then there might be a problem to your AMD Quick Stream Technology (AMDQuickStream.exe).
There are a lot of reasons why you encountered a problem with your system, and each of them will be difficult to solve.
There are many causes that may lead to an error to the AMD Quick Stream which may include registry errors, file corruption, start-up services and insufficient RAM.
The errors associated with AMD Quick Stream are sometimes associated with the Microsoft Windows, especially if you are using a PC with the latest version—Windows 10.
Along with the new features offered by the latest version comes a lot of problem for the people using it. This is because during the update process, Windows 10 sometimes tends to drop the support for different applications, and sometimes it includes the AMD Quick Stream.
What is AMD Quick Stream?
AMD Quick Stream is a technology that is powered by the AppEx Networks IPEQ, which is fundamentally internet stream optimization software.
This optimization software is crucial when it comes to shaping and planning both the incoming and outgoing data streams from the PC.
It permits the prioritized applications to receive more suitable network settings when it comes to keeping up with the limited bandwidth and compete against other applications which are not that important.
AMD Quick Stream Technology is also essential when it comes to intensifying the general network performance by managing the flowing in and out of traffic, and it also has an important role when it comes to traffic congestion prevention.
With this technology, the users will have a smooth internet experience.
In AMD’s Words
AMD itself offers this complex description:
AMD Quick Stream Technology is an Internet stream optimization software powered by AppEx Networks’ IPEQ (IP End to end Quality Of Service) technology that prioritizes and shapes the Internet data streams flowing in and out the PC, allowing the high‐priority streams and apps to dynamically enjoy the better network resources when competing the limited bandwidth with other less important ones.
How To Remove It
You are able to uninstall AMD Quick Stream from the laptop or computer utilizing 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), simply click Control Panel, after which, beneath Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8: Click on Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click on Add or Remove Programs.
Once you locate the program AMD Quick Stream, simply click it, after which do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
Stick to the prompts. A progress bar helps guide you long it will take to get rid of AMD Quick Stream.
Quick Stream Technology Errors?
An error can occur with your AMD Quick Stream Technology if there are a lot of corrupted files in the operating system (OS) you are currently working with.
The OS responsiveness will keep declining which will result in lagging and delaying the response time of most PC programs.
You will probably face problems like crashing and freezing all the while just by running a number of applications.
The common reasons for this kind of error are usually registry errors, fragmented files, expensive start-up entries, RAM decline and redundant program installations.
3 Fixes For AMD Quick Stream Errors
You can resolve issues regarding the AMD Quick Stream just by re-installing AMD Quick Stream after upgrading your previous version of Windows 10 to avoid the errors that come with it.
Corrupted files also play a part in the AMD Quick Stream errors, and it can be fixed by using the System File Checker.
Video Tutorial: How To Run System File Check (sfc scannow)
After using this tool, you will probably encounter “Blue Screen of Death,” a virus or missing and damaged files. Follow the steps given below so that you know what to do when you encounter this kind of issues.
1st fix (Previous Windows Versions)
Using Previous Windows Versions, APeakSoft suggests:
- Search the Start Menu for the Command Prompt.
- Right click over the start menu and then select Run as Administrator.
- Type the command sfc/scannow in the Command Prompt Window then press Enter in your keyboard. By doing so, you are now running a complete scan in your PC system.
- Keep the Command Prompt Window open until it completes its execution.
- If there are no errors detected during the scan, you will see the message saying that the Windows Resource Protection has not found any integrity violations.
- Otherwise, when you see the message saying that the Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files is unable to fix them, do a safe reboot before anything else. While rebooting is taking place, hold the F8.
2nd Fix (For Windows 10)
Using Windows 10, APeakSoft suggests:
- Right-click the Start button then choose “Command Prompt.”
- Type the command SFC/scannow in the Window then press Enter.
- Leave the Command Prompt Window open until it completes its execution.
- If there are no errors detected during the scan, you will see the message saying that the Windows Resource Protection has not found any integrity violations.
- Otherwise, when you see the message saying that the Windows Resource Protection found corrupt files is unable to fix them, do a safe reboot before anything else. While rebooting, hold the Shift button while clicking the restart This will allow access to the menu of advanced boot options.
3rd Fix (Bios Changes)
This fix is for resolving the “Blue Screen of Death” error after doing a complete scan of your PC system.
This error can also occur in between Windows installation.
You can resolve a mountain of errors associated with the Unmountable Boot Volume just by making changes with the BIOS setting. It can also solve errors associated with AMD Quick Stream Technology.
RecoverIt suggests the following steps:
- Open your PC’s BIOS setting.
- Look for the SATA configuration or the SATA mode.
- Then change the setting you found into IDE.
- After changing the settings, press save and then restart your PC.
Forum Feedback
Windows 10 Forum Insights
Over in the Windows 10 forums website, one user was wondering whether he should use AMD Quick Stream. He explains that after upgrading from Windows 8.1 to Windows 10, whenever he boots up his computer he gets the following error message:
“AMD Quick Stream Error, license information to use this software not found”.
To his mind, he thinks that Quick Stream was bundled as bloatware in his Windows 8.1 version when he bought the computer, but something occurred after upgrading to the latest Windows operating system.
He was hesitant to reinstall it because some users said that it is an undesirable application, so he was soliciting the community for advantages and disadvantages regarding reinstalling it.
One person responded saying that after he performed his own Windows 10 upgrade, he didn’t notice any performance difference once it was gone from his computer.
AMD Support
The AMD Support site clarifies that the software is designed to provide internet streaming optimization enhancements powered by AppEx Networks’ IPEQ (IP End to end Quality Of Service) technology.
They very helpfully provide a download link as well as a white paper for those interested in the technology.
Reddit Thoughts
Another Reddit poster in the AMD Subreddit was wondering whether it was worth installing.
He explains that he was in the process of updating all of his Graphics Drivers and was given the option of installing their Quick Stream technology product.
After a bit of Googling, he’s figured out that it’s designed to enhance his internet experience by helping his system to prioritize bandwidth for important software applications.
One user said that it seems to closely resemble cFos or software added to Killer LAN cards or ROG GameFirst.
Another user said that if you are downloading things while you’re playing computer games, it could be a useful utility for you. As well, if your router does not support QoS, And you have a bunch of people accessing it excessively, it can help prevent lags.
File.net Feedback
File.Net also has a good writeup on AMDQuickStream.exe.
They say that AMD Quick Stream is provided by AppEx Networks- and if it is causing problems you can safely disable it because it is not an essential Windows process.
However, if you’re looking for a Microsoft Windows utility software that can help to boost your internet speed, this IPEQ (IP End to End Quality Of Service) technology can use an algorithm to automatically modify both outbound and inbound internet traffic to better access bandwidth based on priority.
Should I Remove It Feedback
Over on Should I Remove It, they say that AMDQuickStream.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name ‘AppEx Accelerator UI’. It boots up as C:Program Filesamd quick streamamdquickstream.exe -h.
They also say it’s associated with the following files:
- snetcfg.exe (by Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider) – Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver (network config sample)
- apxInst.dll (by AppEx Networks) – AppEx Accelerator (AppEx Accelerator Installation Dll)
- AMDQuickStream.exe (by AppEx Networks) – AMD Quick Stream
- AQSUI.dll – AMD Quick Stream GUI
- Unins000.exe.
Conclusion
AMD Quick Stream errors are usually occurring after updating your Windows, especially if you are using Windows 10.
The steps given in this article helps you deal with the errors regarding AMD Quick Stream when it is caused by corrupted files.
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