Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
CoolType.dll
CoolType by Adobe Systems
| Version: | 5.01.40 |
| MD5: | 33c4cf0a64d558251fd0de9fb63b5cb1 |
| SHA1: | de6353c0caa70d92dfd41688aae2139384e4c4a2 |
| SHA256: | 4af37450ea80209aa0c7ee684f589ac0f3230b0264acafeea4a1a4c8dab00786 |
What is CoolType.dll?
CoolType is a software technology, designed by Adobe Systems to increase the legibility of text on color LCDs like laptop or TFT monitors, especially to make reading long text, like E-Books, easier. CoolType uses Subpixel rendering to effectively triple the usual resolution of the screen. This makes the text sharper, but the colors might be slightly incorrect at the edges.
Overview
cooltype.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including ScanSnap Manager published by PFU LIMITED, ScanSnap Manager from PFU LIMITED and ScanSnap Manager by PFU LIMITED.
Details
| File name: | cooltype.dll |
| Publisher: | Adobe Systems Incorporated |
| Product name: | CoolType |
| Description: | CoolType Typography Engine |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\adobe\adobe photoshop cs2\cooltype.dll |
| File version: | 5.01.40 |
| Product version: | 5.01 |
| Size: | 2.07 MB (2,170,880 bytes) |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
ScanSnap Manager provides controls to specify whether a scan should be processed as a one-sided or two-sided scan, without needing to change settings for a ScanSnap Manager proflie.
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
33.33% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro Preview |
16.67% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.67% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Basic |
8.33% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 75.00% of CoolType.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
57.14% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.57% |
|
| American Megatrends |
14.29% |
|
