Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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 PE file structure
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Import table
advapi32.dll
OpenSCManagerA, QueryServiceStatus, CloseServiceHandle, RegOpenKeyA, RegQueryValueExA, RegCloseKey, RegQueryValueA, OpenServiceA
kernel32.dll
CloseHandle, TerminateThread, CreateThread, InitializeCriticalSection, CreateEventA, GetSystemInfo, UnmapViewOfFile, CreateFileA, VirtualQueryEx, GetCurrentProcess, MapViewOfFile, CreateFileMappingA, GetFileAttributesA, FindClose, FindNextFileA, FindFirstFileA, ReadFile, DeleteCriticalSection, GetTempPathA, GetWindowsDirectoryA, GetSystemDirectoryA, GetCurrentProcessId, GetCurrentThreadId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, TerminateProcess, GetStartupInfoA, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentThread, GetModuleHandleA, GetModuleFileNameA, EnterCriticalSection, SetEvent, SetThreadPriority, LeaveCriticalSection, SetFilePointer, WaitForSingleObject
msvcp80.dll
DllMain
msvcr80.dll
DllMain
shell32.dll
SHGetSpecialFolderLocation, SHGetPathFromIDListA, SHGetMalloc
user32.dll
GetMessageA, SetTimer, DispatchMessageA, TranslateMessage, KillTimer, DestroyWindow, UnregisterClassA, LoadIconA, LoadCursorA, RegisterClassExA, CreateWindowExA, DefWindowProcA, PostQuitMessage, FindWindowA
reader_sl.exe
Adobe Acrobat by Adobe Systems (Signed)
| Version: | 10.1.4.38 |
| MD5: | 3c6fa2f4d58611579b21798e0568f548 |
| SHA1: | 3892d0849f697476a93149fddada3cc2345bcc50 |
| SHA256: | 9ed5655c9c4a519dc58c34e89cc0d1c23a4c196efae8c1522d160a6ddb3746d6 |
What is reader_sl.exe?
Adobe Acrobat SpeedLauncher. Adobe Acrobat is a set of application software developed by Adobe Systems 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.
About reader_sl.exe (from Adobe Systems)
“Adobe Reader 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, digita”
Details
| File name: | reader_sl.exe |
| Publisher: | Adobe Systems Incorporated |
| Product name: | Adobe Acrobat |
| Description: | Adobe Acrobat SpeedLauncher |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\adobe\reader 9.0\reader\reader_sl.exe |
| Original name: | AcroSpeedLaunch.exe |
| File version: | 10.1.4.38 |
| Size: | 34.93 KB (35,768 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Adobe Systems |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Expiration date: | Thursday, November 5, 2009 |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0 |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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CS5 introduces new tools such as the Content-Aware Fill, Refine Edge, Mixer Brush, Bristle Tips and Puppet Warp. CS5 and CS5 Extended were made available through Adobe's online store, Adobe Authorized Resellers and Adobe direct sales. Both CS5 and CS5 Extended are offered as either a stand-alone application or feature of Adobe Creative Suite 5. CS5 Extended includes everything in CS5 plus features in 3D and video editing. A new material...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Dreamweaver is a proprietary web development application originally created by Macromedia. Dreamweaver, like other HTML editors, edits files locally then uploads them to the remote web server using FTP, SFTP, or WebDAV. As of version 5, Dreamweaver supports syntax highlighting for the following languages out of the box.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Creative Suite (CS5) is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems. The collection consists of Adobe's applications (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign), that are based on various technologies (PostScript, PDF, Flash). Adobe sells Creative Suite applications in five different combinations called "editions", the Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection contains applications from a...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Photoshop CS6 is the industry-standard image editing software, used worldwide by professional photographers, amateur photographers, and designers who want to perfect their digital images.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium software provides everything you need to design, develop, and deliver standards-based websites and immersive digital experiences for desktops, smartphones, tablets, and televisions. Design, develop, and deliver standards-based websites and immersive digital experiences across desktops, smartphones, tablets, and Internet-enabled televisions with Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium software. Use an i...”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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. It includes sandboxing protection fo...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Creative Suite (CS) is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made or acquired by Adobe Systems. The collection consists of Adobe's applications (e.g., Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign), that are based on various technologies (e.g., PostScript, PDF, Flash).
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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“Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection software is a comprehensive set of professional creative tools for delivering design across media. Make an impact by creating work for virtually any screen--mobile to tablet to HD display--all with one value-packed offering. Make an impact with exquisite design for virtually any screen. Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 Master Collection software is a comprehensive creative environment that provides a f...”
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Creative Suite (CS6) is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems. The collection consists of Adobe's applications (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign), that are based on various technologies (PostScript, PDF, Flash). Adobe sells Creative Suite applications in five different combinations called "editions", the Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection contains applications from a...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Creative Suite (CS6) is a collection of graphic design, video editing, and web development applications made by Adobe Systems. The collection consists of Adobe's applications (Photoshop, Acrobat, InDesign), that are based on various technologies (PostScript, PDF, Flash). Adobe sells Creative Suite applications in five different combinations called "editions", the Adobe Creative Suite Master Collection contains applications from a...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat X (version 10.0) is an applications designed 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. It included "sandboxing" protection for Wind...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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. It includes sandboxing protection fo...
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Adobe Systems Incorporated |
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Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader X are a set of applications designed 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.
Behaviors
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Adobe Reader Speed Launcher' → "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 9.0\Reader\Reader_sl.exe"
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'Adobe Reader Speed Launcher' runs on logon in the path '\Adobe Reader Speed Launcher'
- Entry path '\Adobe Reader Speed Launcher'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\Adobe Reader Speed Launcher'
User start menu folder
Shortcut pointer placed in '%appdata%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu'
- Shortcut to 'reader_sl.exe'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
40.86% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
16.13% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
14.52% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premium |
6.99% |
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| Windows 7 Starter |
5.38% |
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| Windows 8 Pro |
3.76% |
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| Windows 8 |
2.15% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
2.15% |
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| Windows Vista Home Basic |
2.15% |
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| Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.61% |
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| Windows 8 Single Language |
1.08% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
1.08% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
0.54% |
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| Windows Vista™ Home Premium |
0.54% |
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| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
0.54% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
0.54% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 40.66% of Adobe Acrobat.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Acer |
19.64% |
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| Dell |
17.86% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.86% |
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| ASUS |
14.29% |
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| Toshiba |
12.50% |
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| Intel |
7.14% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.79% |
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| Samsung |
1.79% |
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| Medion |
1.79% |
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| Lenovo |
1.79% |
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| Sony |
1.79% |
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| Sahara |
0.89% |
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| Alienware |
0.89% |
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