Should I remove Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #1,356
United States Rank #1,522
Reach 0.5073%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 7.13 days
210.43 days >
Average installed length: 110.56 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 19.021.20061 |
0.14% |
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| 19.021.20058 |
0.07% |
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| 19.021.20056 |
0.10% |
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| 19.010.20098 |
0.01% |
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| 19.008.20071 |
0.01% |
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| 18.011.20055 |
1.16% |
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| 18.011.20040 |
6.54% |
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| 18.011.20038 |
9.21% |
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| 18.011.20036 |
0.02% |
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| 18.011.20035 |
0.13% |
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| 18.009.20050 |
11.29% |
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| 18.009.20044 |
0.31% |
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| 17.012.20098 |
0.38% |
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| 17.012.20095 |
0.01% |
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| 17.012.20093 |
0.03% |
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| 17.009.20058 |
0.30% |
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| 17.009.20044 |
15.69% |
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| 15.023.20070 |
12.58% |
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| 15.023.20056 |
20.59% |
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| 15.023.20053 |
0.90% |
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| 15.020.20042 |
2.59% |
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| 15.020.20039 |
7.11% |
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| 15.017.20053 |
8.47% |
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| 15.017.20050 |
0.43% |
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| 15.016.20045 |
0.14% |
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| 15.016.20041 |
0.07% |
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| 15.016.20039 |
0.28% |
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| 15.010.20060 |
0.27% |
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| 15.010.20059 |
0.08% |
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| 15.010.20056 |
0.24% |
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| 15.009.20079 |
0.10% |
|
| 15.009.20077 |
0.03% |
|
| 15.009.20069 |
0.17% |
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| 15.008.20082 |
0.40% |
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| 15.007.20033 |
0.13% |
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Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch
Overview
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch is a software program developed by Adobe Systems. The most common release is 15.023.20056, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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). The primary executable is named ShouldIRemoveIt.exe. The setup package generally installs about 64 files and is usually about 613.74 KB (628,467 bytes). The installed file RdrServicesUpdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 10 and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 47% of users of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Netherlands.
Program details
URL: www.adobe.com
Help link: www.adobe.com/de/support/main.html
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{AC76BA86-7AD7-1031-7B44-AC0F074E4100}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 613.74 KB
Language: German (Germany)
Files installed by Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch
| Program executable: | ShouldIRemoveIt.exe |
| Path: | C:\ShouldIRemoveIt.exe |
| MD5: | fd4e1abe08984df23ed6732f1f613b53 |
Additional files:
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amtlib.dll - AMTLib (AMT Licensing)
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AcroBroker.exe - Adobe PDF Broker Process for Internet Explorer
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AcroTextExtractor.exe - Adobe Acrobat text extractor for non-PDF files (AcroTextExtractor)
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AXE8SharedExpat.dll - AXE8SharedExpat 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (AXE Shared EXPAT (UTF-8 native))
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AdobeXMP.dll - Adobe XMP Core 2016/09/10-02:41:30 (Adobe XMP Core 5.6-c015 ( 32 bit ))
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ExtendScript.dll - ExtendScript 2013/02/04-18:07:46 (Adobe ExtendScript scripting engine (32 bit))
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rt3d.dll - 3D Runtime Dynamic Link Library (3D Runtime 15.16)
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ahclient.dll - AdobeHelp Dynamic Link Library (Adobe Help Client Library)
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32BitMAPIBroker.exe - Adobe Acrobat 32BitMAPIBroker
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64BitMAPIBroker.exe - Adobe Acrobat 64BitMAPIBroker
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ADelRCP.exe - ADelRCP Dynamic Link Library
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BIBUtils.dll - BIBUtils 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (Bravo Interface Binder Utilities)
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CoolType.dll - CoolType 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (CoolType Typography Engine)
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JP2KLib.dll - JP2KLib 2017/03/17-02:40:17 (Adobe JPEG2000 Core Library)
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ScCore.dll - ScCore 2013/02/04-18:07:46 (Scripting Components Core (32 bit))
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adoberfp.dll - Adobe Reader File Preview
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AXSLE.dll - AXSLE 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (Adobe XSLT Engine)
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PDFPrevHndlr.dll - Adobe PDF Preview Handler
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AdobeLinguistic.dll - Adobe Linguisitc Library (Linguistic Library)
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AIDE.dll - AIDE 2015/02/03-00:43:18 (Adobe Image Decode Encode Library)
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LogTransport2.exe - LogTransport Application
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ACE.dll - ACE 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (Adobe Color Engine)
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AcroRd32.dll - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
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AcroRd32.exe
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AcroRd32Info.exe
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AcroRd32Res.dll
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AGM.dll - AGM 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (Adobe Graphics Manager)
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BIB.dll - BIB 2017/02/23-02:41:52 (Bravo Interface Binder)
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wow_helper.exe - Adobe Reader WOW Helper
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A3DUtils.dll - 3D Utilities Library (3D Utilities Library 17.9)
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WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe - Adobe Create PDF (Adobe Create PDF plug-in listener for Chrome)
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Acrofx32.dll - Adobe Acrobat (Lotus Notes Field Exchange Module for Adobe Acrobat)
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AcroSup64.dll - Acrobat 64 bit Installer Support
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AiodLite.dll - Acrobat Install On Demand
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nppdf32.dll - Adobe PDF Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape 18.11.20036
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reader_sl.exe - Adobe Acrobat SpeedLauncher
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logsession.dll - LogSession
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arh.exe - Adobe AIR (Adobe AIR Redistribution Helper)
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DirectInk.dll - DirectInk (DirectInk.dll, used for Direct Inking)
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Eula.exe - EULA (Eula display)
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AdobeCollabSync.exe - Adobe Collaboration Synchronizer 17.9
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RdrCEF.exe - Adobe RdrCEF
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RdrServicesUpdater.exe - Adobe WebInstaller 15.20
Behaviors exhibited
Mozilla Plugin
- nppdf32.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Adobe Reader Plugin for Firefox' with a plugin key of 'Adobe Reader' for all users of the PC.
Scheduled Task
- AcroRd32.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DBBF0B6E-2DFA-468B-A856-1FC542CC253E}' (runs on registration).
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- AdobeCollabSync.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named 7.
Startup File (User Run)
- AdobeCollabSync.exe is loaded in the current user (HKCU) registry as an auto-starting executable named 'Adobe Reader Synchronizer' and executes as "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- reader_sl.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name '"C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\reader_sl.exe"' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\reader_sl.exe".
How do I remove Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch?
You can uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch 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 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch, 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 Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Adobe Acrobat Reader DC - Deutsch 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 10 72%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
 |
Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 10 |
72.25% |
|
| Windows 7 |
27.75% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 10 Home |
44.52% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
21.44% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
14.72% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
3.74% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.21% |
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Geography
47.28% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
| Germany |
47.28% |
| United States |
42.57% |
| Netherlands |
3.58% |
| Switzerland |
2.74% |
| Austria |
2.27% |
| France |
0.43% |
| Italy |
0.34% |
| Spain |
0.16% |
| United Kingdom |
0.15% |
| DK |
0.07% |
| Singapore |
0.05% |
| Belgium |
0.04% |
| Poland |
0.04% |
| BG |
0.03% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Acer |
23.47% |
|
| Medion |
20.81% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.22% |
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| ASUS |
11.38% |
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| Dell |
9.36% |
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| Lenovo |
7.48% |
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| GIGABYTE |
5.58% |
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| Samsung |
3.67% |
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| MSI |
1.04% |
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Common models |
| ASUS All Series |
9.11% |
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| MEDIONPC MS-7728 |
4.24% |
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| MEDION H81H3-EM2 |
2.83% |
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| MEDION MS-7848 |
2.63% |
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| Acer Aspire V3-771 |
2.14% |
|
| MEDION MS-7800 |
2.14% |
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About Adobe Systems
Adobe Systems Incorporated is computer program company focused on the creation of multimedia & creativity program products, with a more-recent foray towards rich Net application program development.
Publisher URL: www.adobe.com