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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

10.1.5.33 11.29%
10.1.4.38 9.14%
10.1.3.23 0.54%
10.0.1.434 2.15%
9.5.3.305 17.20%
9.5.2.295 14.52%
9.5.1.283 3.23%
9.5.0.270 1.61%
9.3.3.177 2.15%
9.3.2.163 0.54%
9.3.0.148 4.84%
9.1.0.2009022700 10.75%
9.0.0.2008061200 7.53%
8.3.1.289 7.53%
8.0.0.0 1.61%
8.0.0.0 3.23%
8.0.0.0 2.15%

Relationships

PE structurePE 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)

Remove reader_sl.exe
Version:   9.5.1.283
MD5:   c98ff6c440e8967251f59c7919b505a1
SHA1:   b8874ec27a43544e5cd321cae5e816b153e576ef
SHA256:   3486c9c855e52fd084fba3276e296ed8647b445a52fc459b794367aaed48d817

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”

DetailsDetails

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:9.5.1.283
Size:36.42 KB (37,296 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

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Adobe Photoshop CS6
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
12% remove
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.
Adobe Reader
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 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.
Adobe Reader MUI
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
7% remove
Adobe Acrobat and Reader 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.

BehaviorsBehaviors

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'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 40.86%
Windows 7 Ultimate 16.13%
Microsoft Windows XP 14.52%
Windows Vista Home Premium 6.99%
Windows 7 Starter 5.38%
Windows 8 Pro 3.76%
Windows 8 2.15%
Windows 7 Professional 2.15%
Windows Vista Home Basic 2.15%
Windows Vista Ultimate 1.61%
Windows 8 Single Language 1.08%
Windows 7 Home Basic 1.08%
Windows 8.1 Pro 0.54%
Windows Vista™ Home Premium 0.54%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 0.54%
Windows 7 Enterprise 0.54%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 40.66% of Adobe Acrobat.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Acer 19.64%
Dell 17.86%
Hewlett-Packard 17.86%
ASUS 14.29%
Toshiba 12.50%
Intel 7.14%
American Megatrends 1.79%
Samsung 1.79%
Medion 1.79%
Lenovo 1.79%
Sony 1.79%
Sahara 0.89%
Alienware 0.89%
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