Should I block it?
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: | 11.0.0.379" |
| MD5: | fa527b20a81462b981f8e3d030e9739a |
| SHA1: | 868b442e2e5d4c1e589fc14e33f5346ee54eaa79 |
| SHA256: | 6e9bdd96f53d9de966b5a5fb6357a52531f54590447bbbe6afa18ec7268dad00 |
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 XI Pro published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat XI Pro from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat XI Pro 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\acrobat 8.0\acrobat\acrotray.exe |
| File version: | 11.0.0.379" |
| Size: | 3.32 MB (3,477,640 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
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat is a set of application software to view, create, manipulate, print and manage files in Portable Document Format (PDF). Acrobat and Reader are widely used as a method of presenting information with a fixed layout similar to a paper publication. Adobe also allows Acrobat plug-ins to be developed by third parties, which can add extra functions to the Acrobat program. The graphical user interface for desktop systems is carri...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Whether you need to create, edit, or sign PDF documents, you can do it easier with Adobe® Acrobat® XI Standard — the solution that makes PDFs work harder so you don't have to. Build forms fast, convert PDFs to PowerPoint, and edit files intuitively with the latest version of Acrobat Pro. With Adobe® Acrobat® XI Standard, you can make minor edits to text and images right in your PDF file without requiring the original document or graphi...”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Make your job easier every day with Adobe Acrobat XI Pro software. Quickly create PDF files or PDF Portfolios. Intuitively edit PDF files from within Acrobat or convert them to Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint formats. Build forms in minutes with the new, included Adobe FormsCentral desktop application. And use guided Actions to automate document preparation. Get an integrated Acrobat toolbar for popular Microsoft and browser apps ...”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“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. Right from your Office application in Windows, you can create PDFs, start a shared review, restrict PDF edits, and more.”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe Illustrator software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, and a host of time-savers.Meet the most powerful and connected Illustrator ever. The new Touch Type tool gives you even more control over type: Move, scale, and rotate individual characters knowing you can change the font or copy a...”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Make interactive EPUB books with live text—such as children's books, cookbooks, travel books, and textbooks—that are rich with illustrations, photos, audio, or animations. Layout and design remain fixed no matter the screen size. Access Typekit's rich library of desktop fonts directly from the font menu. Got a document with missing fonts? InDesign finds matching fonts from the Typekit library and prompts you to sync them with a single c...”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Photoshop® CC is part of Creative Cloud™. That means you have access to all the latest updates and future releases the moment they're available. Use Save to Cloud to keep your files organized across multiple computers. And with Behance® integration, you can share your projects straight from Photoshop CC and get immediate feedback from creatives around the world. More freedom, speed, and power to make incredible images real. You'll get d...”
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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 8.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe"
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.47% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
17.65% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
14.71% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
8.82% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
8.82% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
5.88% |
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| Windows 8 |
5.88% |
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| Windows 8.1 N |
2.94% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro Preview |
2.94% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
2.94% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
2.94% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 55.88% of AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
40.00% |
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| MSI |
16.00% |
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| Lenovo |
16.00% |
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| Acer |
12.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
8.00% |
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| Sony |
8.00% |
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