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11.0.01.36 19.87%
11.0.0.379 9.93%
10.1.5.33 21.19%
10.1.4.38 19.21%
10.1.3.23 2.65%
10.1.2.45 2.65%
10.1.1.33 0.66%
10.0.1.434 1.32%
10.0.0.396 2.65%
9.5.3.305 5.30%
9.5.2.295 4.64%
9.4.0.195 0.66%
9.3.2.163 0.66%
9.1.0.2009022700 3.97%
9.0.0.2008061100 4.64%

PDFShell.dll

Adobe PDF Shell Extension by Adobe Systems (Signed)

Remove PDFShell.dll
Version:   9.5.3.305
MD5:   61c04f112b21777a924b26bc81c0aa56
SHA1:   aa2b756116a0a81edc7d575cdb6ab0b797ab4f4a
SHA256:   7c1e01debf73a9fad2f5987a9c0be60ebbd7e0f6c6cc18e8323a9381ba3f8819

What is PDFShell.dll?

Adobe PDF Shell Extension for Adobe Acrobat Reader is a shell extension that is executed by Windows Explorer to retrieve metadata about the selected PDF file. The Adobe shell extension adds this extra data so that users can see details about a file at a glance in Windows Explorer. Details include Title, Author, Subject, Size and thumbnail image; details that typically occur in tooltips.

About PDFShell.dll (from Adobe Systems)

When you install Acrobat or Adobe Reader on a system with a browser, you automatically configure the browser to open PDF files within the browser window. Acrobat and Adobe Reader install ActiveX plug-

DetailsDetails

File name:pdfshell.dll
Publisher:Adobe Systems, Inc.
Product name:Adobe PDF Shell Extension
Description:PDF Shell Extension
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\adobe\acrobat\activex\pdfshell.dll
File version:9.5.3.305
Size:371.72 KB (380,640 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Adobe Systems
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Monday, November 5, 2012
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 8.0
.NET CLR:No
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Adobe Systems Incorporated
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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 Systems Incorporated
12% 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 Systems Incorporated
3% 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 Systems Incorporated
12% 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 Systems Incorporated
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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.
Garmin
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MapSource is software that lets you create, view, and edit waypoints, routes, and tracks on your computer and transfer them to your navigation device for your next trip. It was previously included with DVD/CD versions of our map products. MapSource is no longer included with DVD/CD versions of our maps. Instead, use BaseCamp™ to view maps and create routes and waypoints for your next hiking, biking, motorcycling, driving or off-roading ...
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
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Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
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Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
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HALionOne is a special version of Steinberg's award-winning HALion virtual sampler and puts hundreds of quality instruments at your direct disposal. The HALion One content is based on the same renowned Yamaha sample content used in its famed Motif series of synthesizers. It offers a perfect basis of sounds for nearly every musical genre.
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH
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Valve Corporation
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Counter-Strike is a tactical first-person shooter video game developed by Valve Corporation which originated from a Half-Life modification. The game has been expanded into a series since its original release, which currently includes Counter-Strike: Condition Zero, Counter-Strike: Source, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. Counter-Strike pits a team of terrorists against a team of counter-terrorists in a series of rounds. Each round ...

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 84.77%
Windows 7 Home Premium 4.64%
Windows 7 Ultimate 3.97%
Windows Vista Home Premium 3.31%
Windows 8 Pro 0.66%
Windows 7 Professional 0.66%
Windows 7 Home Basic 0.66%
Windows 7 Starter 0.66%
Windows Vista Home Basic 0.66%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 31.08% of Adobe PDF Shell Extension.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Dell 30.59%
Intel 16.47%
American Megatrends 10.59%
ASUS 9.41%
GIGABYTE 8.24%
Hewlett-Packard 5.88%
Acer 4.71%
Sahara 4.71%
Toshiba 4.71%
Sony 4.71%
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