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60% of PCs block this file from running.
Possible reason:
Performance resource utilization
Additional versions
AcroTray.exe
AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application. by Adobe Systems (Signed)
Version: | 9.5.3.305" |
MD5: | 36242065b9cda8108833234bb560eb20 |
SHA1: | 932079845586afd710712a20fd9b87afd8825ee0 |
SHA256: | d2869482993def0ec45a04d6da041a6157d2c841bcffe8851eebbcd05eb05588 |
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 9 Standard published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard by Adobe Systems Incorporated. The file is digitally signed by Adobe Systems which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
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: | 9.5.3.305" |
Size: | 627.75 KB (642,816 bytes) |
Certificate |
Issued to: | Adobe Systems |
Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
Expiration date: | Saturday, September 28, 2013 |
Digital DNA |
File packed: | No |
.NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Adobe Dynamic PDF technology enables you to connect, interact, and engage in powerful new ways. Streamline how your team works, collaborates, and creates high-impace communications--all with the reliability, visual fidelity, and control you expect from Adobe. Designed to meet the needs of today's businesses, Adobe Dynamic PDF helps your team get more done--easier, faster, better.”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Behaviors
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"
Distribution by Windows OS
OS version | distribution |
Windows 7 Ultimate |
26.67% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.67% |
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Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
10.00% |
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Windows 8.1 |
6.67% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
6.67% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.67% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.33% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro Preview |
3.33% |
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Windows 8 Pro |
3.33% |
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Windows Vista Home Premium |
3.33% |
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Windows 8 Enterprise |
3.33% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 50.00% of AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..
Distribution by PC manufacturer
PC Manufacturer | distribution |
Dell |
50.00% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
13.64% |
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Toshiba |
13.64% |
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ASUS |
9.09% |
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Acer |
4.55% |
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Sony |
4.55% |
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Sahara |
2.27% |
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Samsung |
2.27% |
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