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

VersionsAdditional versions

9.5.5.316" 3.33%
9.5.3.305" 6.67%
8.1.3.2008101400 3.33%
7.1.0.2008042300 3.33%
6.0.1.2004121400 3.33%
11.0.07.79" 6.67%
11.0.06.70" 3.33%
11.0.04.63" 10.00%
11.0.03.37" 13.33%
11.0.01.36" 6.67%
10.1.9.22" 3.33%
10.1.8.24" 10.00%
10.1.7.27" 3.33%
10.1.10.18" 6.67%
10.1.1.33" 6.67%
10.1.1.33" 3.33%
10.1.0.534" 3.33%
10.0.0.10" 3.33%

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

AcroTray.exe

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

Remove AcroTray.exe
Version:   10.1.7.27"
MD5:   57af9f47253e53e94d22c790fa5d6024
SHA1:   f0fc2693a165320226736a39cbe44846f7cc8d23
SHA256:   70505cbde8f8614de1203a7544f373df6dcf1e542a6e4aca8faa60a65e22b10d

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 X Pro - ChineseT published by Adobe Systems Incorporated, Adobe Acrobat X Pro from Adobe Systems Incorporated and Adobe Acrobat X Pro 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\adobe acrobat 7.0\distillr\acrotray.exe
File version:10.1.7.27"
Size:821.06 KB (840,768 bytes)
Build date:5/10/2013 2:10 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Saturday, September 28, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - ChineseT
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
“You can use Acrobat to view, search, and print PDF documents that contain Asian text (Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). You can also use these languages when you fill in forms, add comments, and apply digital signatures. Almost all of the Acrobat features are supported for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text if you install the respective Asian language font packs. In Windows, you may be...”
Adobe Acrobat X Pro
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
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.
Adobe Acrobat X Standard
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
3% remove
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.
Adobe Acrobat X Standard - Japanese
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
“You can use Acrobat to view, search, and print PDF documents that contain Asian text (Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). You can also use these languages when you fill in forms, add comments, and apply digital signatures. Almost all of the Acrobat features are supported for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text if you install the respective Asian language font packs. In Windows, you may be...”
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - English, Russian
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
7% remove
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.
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - Japanese
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
“You can use Acrobat to view, search, and print PDF documents that contain Asian text (Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). You can also use these languages when you fill in forms, add comments, and apply digital signatures. Almost all of the Acrobat features are supported for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text if you install the respective Asian language font packs. In Windows, you may be...”
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - Italiano, Español, Nederlands, Português
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
6% remove
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.
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - English, Français, Deutsch
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
4% remove
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.
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - Korean
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
10% remove
“You can use Acrobat to view, search, and print PDF documents that contain Asian text (Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). You can also use these languages when you fill in forms, add comments, and apply digital signatures. Almost all of the Acrobat features are supported for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text if you install the respective Asian language font packs. In Windows, you may be...”
AFECMO Adobe Acrobat X Pro NIPR R2
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
11% remove
“Adobe Acrobat X Pro software lets you deliver professional PDF communications. It's packed with smart tools that give you even more power to communicate. Easily, seamlessly, brilliantly.”
Adobe Acrobat X Standard - Korean
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
8% remove
“You can use Acrobat to view, search, and print PDF documents that contain Asian text (Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). You can also use these languages when you fill in forms, add comments, and apply digital signatures. Almost all of the Acrobat features are supported for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text if you install the respective Asian language font packs. In Windows, you may be...”
Adobe Acrobat X Pro - ChineseS
 Adobe Systems Incorporated
5% remove
“You can use Acrobat to view, search, and print PDF documents that contain Asian text (Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean). You can also use these languages when you fill in forms, add comments, and apply digital signatures. Almost all of the Acrobat features are supported for Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text if you install the respective Asian language font packs. In Windows, you may be...”

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 9.0\Acrobat\Acrotray.exe"
  • 'Acrobat Assistant 7.0' → "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat 7.0\Distillr\Acrotray.exe"

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Ultimate 26.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 26.67%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 10.00%
Windows 8.1 6.67%
Windows 7 Professional 6.67%
Microsoft Windows XP 6.67%
Windows 8.1 Pro 3.33%
Windows 8.1 Pro Preview 3.33%
Windows 8 Pro 3.33%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.33%
Windows 8 Enterprise 3.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 50.00% of AcroTray - Adobe Acrobat Distiller helper application..

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 50.00%
Hewlett-Packard 13.64%
Toshiba 13.64%
ASUS 9.09%
Acer 4.55%
Sony 4.55%
Sahara 2.27%
Samsung 2.27%
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