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VersionsAdditional versions

5.03.91 8.33%
5.03.77 8.33%
5.03.74 8.33%
5.02.18 25.00%
5.01.40 33.33%
5.01.40 8.33%
5.01.38 8.33%

CoolType.dll

CoolType by Adobe Systems

Remove CoolType.dll
Version:   5.02.18
MD5:   33ee260ffb16dbb6ce3097a46f5d2a02
SHA1:   f643097594200363972365c1157c68e26fcd1b41
SHA256:   b0b6c92207a32db6c6dbd8ac489944bee693ad139cbf1e230356c9e02dbd1df1

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 Adobe Photoshop CS2 published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Photoshop CS2 Updated from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Photoshop CS2 Updated by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

DetailsDetails

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:5.02.18
Product version:5.02
Size:2.06 MB (2,162,688 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
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Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
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 countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 75.00% of CoolType.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 57.14%
Hewlett-Packard 28.57%
American Megatrends 14.29%
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