photoacq.dll

Photo Acquisition by Microsoft

Remove photoacq.dll
Version:   6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
MD5:   b5d79b4f81daa75bbb3dd9f481adf41b
SHA1:   aa74ec69ece4fd5dc587f573d6bb70b415853fb7
SHA256:   a9dd912c9f6dbfb336a36842d052759105ebe75877550b0a016990da11fd375a
This is a Windows system installed file with Windows File Protection (WFP) enabled.

Overview

photoacq.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It configures an autoplay handler withing explorer.exe named MSPhotoAcquireDropHandler that will launch the program automatically. This is typically installed with the program ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 published by ArcSoft. This version is designed to run on Windows Vista.

DetailsDetails

File name:photoacq.dll
Publisher:Microsoft Corporation
Product name:Photo Acquisition
Description:Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\windows photo viewer\photoacq.dll
Original name:PhotoAcq.dll.mui
File version:6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Product version:6.0.6000.16386
Size:1006 KB (1,030,144 bytes)
Digital DNA
Entropy:6.959766
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
ArcSoft
6% remove
Panorama Maker is a powerful and easy-to-use photo stitching software that lets you create and share stunning panoramic pictures and virtual reality movies. Our automated stitching process makes it easy to create breathtaking landscapes - even if you've never done it before! Media management and photo editing tools are offered to better organize your sources and apply final touches to your work. Create, view, and export dazzling 3D pano...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Autoplay handlers
Runs under the registry key 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers\Handlers'
  • Handler name 'MSPlayDVDMovieOnArrival'
  • Handler name 'MSPlayCDAudioOnArrival'
  • Handler name 'MSPhotoAcquireDropHandler'
Approved shell extensions
Located in the registry at 'SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Approved'
  • 'PhotoAcqDropTarget' with CLSID {00f20eb5-8fd6-4d9d-b75e-36801766c8f1}

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 59.50%
Windows 7 Ultimate 23.50%
Windows 7 Professional 11.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 2.00%
Windows Seven Black Edition 1.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 49.49% of Photo Acquisition.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 26.36%
Hewlett-Packard 19.77%
ASUS 15.50%
Acer 13.57%
Toshiba 12.40%
Sony 6.20%
Alienware 1.55%
Samsung 1.55%
GIGABYTE 1.55%
Lenovo 1.55%
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