Should I remove PDF Architect 2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,515
United States Rank #5,811
Reach 0.2471%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 11.81 days
348.45 days >
Average installed length: 183.08 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.6.38707 |
0.02% |
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2.0.51.17865 |
32.87% |
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2.0.41.17507 |
7.16% |
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2.0.27.16264 |
1.81% |
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2.0.24.16092 |
56.37% |
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2.0.23.16038 |
1.75% |
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PDF Architect 2
from pdfforge
Overview
PDF Architect 2 is a software program developed by pdfforge. The most common release is 2.0.24.16092, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The program adds a toolbar to Microsoft Internet Explorer. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The primary executable is named creator-ws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 77 files and is usually about 98.28 MB (103,056,082 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 28% of users of PDF Architect 2 come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and France.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 2\
Uninstaller: C:\ProgramData\PDF Architect 2\Installation\PDFArchitect2Installer.exe /uninstall
Estimated size: 98.28 MB
Files installed by PDF Architect 2
Program executable: | creator-ws.exe |
Name: | PDF Architect 2 |
Path: | C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 2\creator-ws.exe |
MD5: | b2309f132a31af03c0a249aede8cf289 |
Additional files:
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atom.dll - PDF Architect 2
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ax-pdf-viewer.dll
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bl.dll
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bl-commands.dll
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bl-commands-manager.dll
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bl-controllers.dll
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bl-creator-module.dll
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bl-edit.dll
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bl-edit-module.dll
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bl-forms-module.dll
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bl-insert-module.dll
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bl-javascript.dll
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bl-models.dll
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bl-ocr-module.dll
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bl-review-module.dll
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bl-scan.dll
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bl-secure-module.dll
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bl-service-provider.dll
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bl-sign.dll
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bl-task-executer.dll
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bl-task-factory.dll
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bl-views.dll
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brand.dll
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crash-handler.dll
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crash-handler-app.exe
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crash-handler-ws.exe
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creator-app.exe
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creator-context-menu.dll
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creator-excel-plugin.dll
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creator-ie-helper.dll
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creator-ie-plugin.dll
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creator-outlook-plugin.dll
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creator-powerpoint-plugin.dll
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creator-proxy-dll.dll
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creator-publisher-plugin.dll
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creator-so.dll
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creator-word-plugin.dll
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ebook2pdf.dll
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encoding-conversion.dll
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Graphics.dll
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graphics-service.dll
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ie-pdf-previewer.dll
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installer-so.dll
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localization-service.dll
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notification-service.dll
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np-previewer.dll
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ns-activation.dll
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PDF Architect 2.exe
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pdf2excel.dll
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pdf2html.dll
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pdf2image.dll
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pdf2pptx.dll
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pdmodel.dll
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pdrender.dll
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plugins-manager.dll
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preview-handler.dll
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printer-installer.dll
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printer-installer-app.exe
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root-service-provider.dll
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settings.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- creator-context-menu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'PDFManagerExt' with a class of {59E4A616-E484-44B5-95FB-7F430B35E8FE}.
Google Chrome Plugin
- np-previewer.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'np-previewer.dll'.
Internet Explorer BHO
- creator-ie-helper.dll is installed in Internet Explorer as a BHO (Browser Helper Object) under the name 'PDF Architect Helper' with the class of {691B33B0-B86E-47F3-81C7-56E4FE3B929C}.
Internet Explorer Toolbar
- creator-ie-plugin.dll is loaded as Internet Explorer Toolbar with the name 'PDF Architect Toolbar' with the class of {DEEB13D7-CEA9-45FB-B77C-E039BEC85221}.
Mozilla Plugin
- np-previewer.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'PDF Architect 2' with a plugin key of 'PDF Architect 2' for all users of the PC.
Scheduled Task
- PDF Architect 2.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{918BC6AC-D921-4FCB-AB9B-D8CE270DA5CB}' (runs on registration).
3 Services
- ws.exe runs as a service named 'PDF Architect 2' (PDF Architect 2).
- creator-ws.exe runs as a service named 'PDF Architect 2 Creator' (PDF Architect 2 Creator).
- crash-handler-ws.exe runs as a service named 'pdfforge CrashHandler' (pdfforge CrashHandler).
How do I remove PDF Architect 2?
You can uninstall PDF Architect 2 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
- Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
- When you find the program PDF Architect 2, click it, and then do one of the following:
- Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
- Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PDF Architect 2.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PDF Architect 2 you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
- When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
- Restart Google Chrome.
HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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GLOBAL RANK
#2,515
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
53.17% |
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Windows 10 |
41.42% |
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Windows Vista |
3.16% |
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Windows XP |
2.22% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.04% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
26.30% |
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Windows 8.1 |
16.24% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
15.58% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
8.93% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.33% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
6.18% |
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Geography
27.90% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
27.90% |
United States |
16.80% |
France |
11.35% |
Italy |
9.18% |
Spain |
3.26% |
Brazil |
3.24% |
Canada |
2.34% |
Netherlands |
2.27% |
United Kingdom |
2.23% |
Belgium |
1.82% |
Austria |
1.70% |
Switzerland |
1.31% |
Mexico |
1.19% |
Poland |
1.04% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
23.59% |
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Acer |
19.08% |
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Dell |
16.16% |
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ASUS |
13.41% |
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Medion |
7.54% |
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Samsung |
4.93% |
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Lenovo |
4.69% |
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GIGABYTE |
4.48% |
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Toshiba |
4.10% |
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Intel |
1.18% |
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American Megatrends |
0.83% |
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Common models |
ASUS All Series |
7.75% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
4.12% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.92% |
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HP Pavilion 15 Notebook P... |
3.42% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
3.32% |
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MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
2.62% |
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