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

VersionsAdditional versions

9.5.2.295" 5.88%
9.4.0.195" 5.88%
9.0.0.2008061100 8.82%
8.3.1.289" 2.94%
8.1.0.2007051000 11.76%
8.1.0.2007032900 2.94%
8.0.0.2006102200 2.94%
11.0.0.379" 20.59%
10.1.5.33" 17.65%
10.1.4.38" 14.71%
10.0.0.396" 5.88%

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AcroTray.exe

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

Remove AcroTray.exe
Version:   9.0.0.2008061100
MD5:   0fe0edf01cea3beb2e65a904bb87525e
SHA1:   941596e4c997b16e77f08cea29f5e43c1d609b59
SHA256:   8846ce71fc5dd86151f467b656d886a8e81e337b10a591097e5695bdb2821447

What is AcroTray.exe?

AcroTray is the program that runs in the notification area system tray for the Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application.

About AcroTray.exe (from Adobe Systems)

Adobe Acrobat software is the global standard for electronic document sharing. It is the only PDF file viewer that can open and interact with all PDF documents. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digit

Overview

acrotray.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges usually within the context of Windows Explorer. 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 AdobeAcrobatPro9-LXV published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat 9 Standard by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

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\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\acrotray.exe
File version:9.0.0.2008061100
Size:625.37 KB (640,376 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Monday, September 18, 2006
Expiration date:Thursday, November 5, 2009
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Adobe Acrobat XI Pro is more than just the leading PDF converter. It’s packed with smart tools that give you even more power to communicate. Plus, if you subscribe, you also get the online services you need to work with PDFs and forms on the go.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
5% remove
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.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
10% remove
Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
Acrobat 9 Standard is great for creating and distributing PDF documents and forms. Acrobat 9 Standard has the ability to create fillable PDF forms, distribute these forms, and collect the information in a simple and streamlined fashion.
Adobe Systems Incorporated
12% remove

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 8.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe"

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00015419%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00007710%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00007710%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:31 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:1,018/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:1.07 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):3.45 MB
Private (minimum):2.91 MB
Non-paged memory:1.07 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:51.68 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):53.06 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:3.45 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):3.56 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:1,170/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O other transfer:0 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:1/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:2
12
Handles:56
600
GUI GDI count:29
103
GUI GDI peak:31
142
GUI USER count:13
49
GUI USER peak:13
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Medium
Platform:32-bit
Command line:"C:\Program Files\adobe\acrobat 9.0\acrobat\acrotray.exe"
Owner:User
Parent process:explorer.exe (Windows Explorer by Microsoft Corporation)

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.47%
Microsoft Windows XP 17.65%
Windows 7 Ultimate 14.71%
Windows Vista Home Premium 8.82%
Windows 7 Professional 8.82%
Windows 8 Pro 5.88%
Windows 8 5.88%
Windows 8.1 N 2.94%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 2.94%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 2.94%
Windows Vista Ultimate 2.94%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 55.88% of AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 40.00%
MSI 16.00%
Lenovo 16.00%
Acer 12.00%
Hewlett-Packard 8.00%
Sony 8.00%
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