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

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

AcroTray.exe

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

Remove AcroTray.exe
Version:   8.0.0.2006102200
MD5:   a21e70b4f972ca396a80013d0d436350
SHA1:   9d640ddd469b6add1ef4e225cadd49e522df8096
SHA256:   ee9c6a43895bbfe901ce8055e166064d1f38f196f4f8342dbed43d9e2a1e855e

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. 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 8 Professional published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat 8 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\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\acrotray.exe
File version:8.0.0.2006102200
Product version:8.0,0.2006102200
Size:605.62 KB (620,152 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 Acrobat 8 Professional
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional enables business professionals to reliably create, combine, and control Adobe PDF documents for easy, more secure distribution, collaboration, and data collection. Assemble electronic or paper files-even Web sites, engineering drawings, and e-mail-into reliable PDF documents that are easy to share with others using free Adobe Reader software.
Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
5% remove
“Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard for Windows software enables business professionals to reliably create, combine, and control Adobe PDF documents for easy, more secure distribution and collaboration. Combine files from multiple applications, such as text files, spreadsheets, presentations, and web pages, into a single, polished Adobe PDF document. Protect sensitive information with passwords and permissions, and conductcollaborative document re...”
Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional - Korean
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% 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"

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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