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60%
60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization

VersionsAdditional versions

9.5.5.316" 3.33%
9.5.3.305" 6.67%
8.1.3.2008101400 3.33%
7.1.0.2008042300 3.33%
6.0.1.2004121400 3.33%
11.0.07.79" 6.67%
11.0.06.70" 3.33%
11.0.04.63" 10.00%
11.0.03.37" 13.33%
11.0.01.36" 6.67%
10.1.9.22" 3.33%
10.1.8.24" 10.00%
10.1.7.27" 3.33%
10.1.10.18" 6.67%
10.1.1.33" 6.67%
10.1.1.33" 3.33%
10.1.0.534" 3.33%
10.0.0.10" 3.33%

PE structurePE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
RegCreateKeyExW, RegCloseKey, RegSetValueW, RegEnumKeyW, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExA, RegOpenKeyExA, RegOpenKeyW, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegDeleteValueW, RegNotifyChangeKeyValue, RegCreateKeyA, RegQueryValueW, RegOpenKeyA, RegCreateKeyW, RegEnumValueW, RegDeleteKeyW, RegDeleteKeyA, RegSetValueExA
comdlg32.dll
GetFileTitleW
gdi32.dll
SelectPalette, PlayMetaFileRecord, GetObjectType, EnumMetaFile, PlayMetaFile, CreatePen, ExtCreatePen, CreateSolidBrush, CreateHatchBrush, GetDCOrgEx, SetViewportExtEx, ScaleViewportExtEx, OffsetWindowOrgEx, SetWindowOrgEx, CreateCompatibleDC, CreateBitmap, CreatePatternBrush, CreateDIBPatternBrushPt, DeleteDC, ExtSelectClipRgn, PolyBezierTo, PolylineTo, PolyDraw, ArcTo, GetCurrentPositionEx, ScaleWindowExtEx, SaveDC, RestoreDC, SetBkMode, SetViewportOrgEx, SetROP2, SetStretchBltMode, SetWindowExtEx, SetWorldTransform, ModifyWorldTransform, SetMapMode, GetClipBox, ExcludeClipRect, IntersectClipRect, OffsetClipRgn, LineTo, MoveToEx, SetTextAlign, SetTextJustification, SetTextCharacterExtra, SetMapperFlags, SetArcDirection, SetColorAdjustment, SelectClipRgn, GetClipRgn, CreateRectRgn, SelectClipPath, GetObjectW, GetViewportExtEx, GetWindowExtEx, BitBlt, GetPixel, DeleteObject, CreateDCW, SetPolyFillMode, OffsetViewportOrgEx, StartDocW, GetBkColor, GetTextMetricsW, CreateCompatibleBitmap, StretchDIBits, CreateFontW, GetCharWidthW, GetTextExtentPoint32W, DPtoLP, PatBlt, GetMapMode, CombineRgn, SetRectRgn, CreateRectRgnIndirect, CreateFontIndirectW, ExtTextOutW, SetTextColor, SetBkColor, SelectObject, GetStockObject, PtVisible, RectVisible, TextOutW, Escape, CopyMetaFileW, SetGraphicsMode, GetDeviceCaps
kernel32.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
StringFromCLSID, CoTaskMemAlloc, ReleaseStgMedium, CreateBindCtx, ReadClassStg, CoTreatAsClass, OleRegGetUserType, WriteClassStg, WriteFmtUserTypeStg, SetConvertStg, CoTaskMemFree, OleDuplicateData, CoDisconnectObject, StringFromGUID2, CLSIDFromString, CoCreateInstance, CoUninitialize, CoInitializeEx, ReadFmtUserTypeStg
oleacc.dll
LresultFromObject, AccessibleObjectFromWindow, CreateStdAccessibleObject
shell32.dll
DragFinish, ExtractIconW, SHGetFileInfoW, ShellExecuteW, Shell_NotifyIconW, DragQueryFileW
shlwapi.dll
PathStripToRootW, PathFindFileNameW, PathFindExtensionW, PathRemoveExtensionW, PathRemoveFileSpecW, PathIsUNCW
user32.dll
DllMain
version.dll
VerQueryValueA, GetFileVersionInfoSizeA, GetFileVersionInfoA
winspool.drv
ClosePrinter, OpenPrinterW, DocumentPropertiesW, GetJobW

AcroTray.exe

AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application. by Adobe Systems (Signed)

Remove AcroTray.exe
Version:   11.0.03.37"
MD5:   0ed04faa4dc1974fe669ab3a945cba04
SHA1:   f602212c1f1339c8d22b83bda5b172313844327b
SHA256:   c0bde1d47e84962bfb8a3bdfaa690b2ff19a58f203e5f982bfab0b7887ff4137

Overview

acrotray.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Adobe Acrobat XI Pro published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat XI Standard from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat XI Standard by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The file is digitally signed by Adobe Systems which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:acrotray.exe
Publisher:Adobe Systems Inc.
Product name:AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application.
Description:AcroTray
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\adobe\adobe acrobat 7.0\distillr\acrotray.exe
File version:11.0.03.37"
Size:3.32 MB (3,478,600 bytes)
Build date:5/11/2013 5:17 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Saturday, September 28, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Adobe Acrobat is a set of application software to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat and Reader are widely used as a method of presenting information with a fixed layout similar to a paper publication. Adobe also allows Acrobat plug-ins to be developed by third parties, which can add extra functions to the Acrobat program. The graphical user interface for desktop systems is carri...
Adobe Acrobat XI Standard
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
“Whether you need to create, edit, or sign PDF documents, you can do it easier with Adobe® Acrobat® XI Standard — the solution that makes PDFs work harder so you don't have to. Build forms fast, convert PDFs to PowerPoint, and edit files intuitively with the latest version of Acrobat Pro. With Adobe® Acrobat® XI Standard, you can make minor edits to text and images right in your PDF file without requiring the original document or graphi...”

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'Acrobat Assistant 8.0' → "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 9.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe"
  • 'Acrobat Assistant 7.0' → "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\Acrotray.exe"

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.67%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 10.00%
Windows 8.1 6.67%
Windows 7 Professional 6.67%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.67%
Windows 8.1 Pro 3.33%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 3.33%
Windows 8 Pro 3.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.33%
Windows 8 Enterprise 3.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 13.64%
Toshiba 13.64%
ASUS 9.09%
Acer 4.55%
Sony 4.55%
Sahara 2.27%
Samsung 2.27%
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