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What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0002%
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 4.1.5.29097 |
33.33% |
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| 4.1.4.27684 |
66.67% |
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PDF Architect 4 Forms Module
by pdfforge GmbH
Overview
PDF Architect 4 Forms Module is a software program developed by pdfforge GmbH. The most common release is 4.1.4.27684, 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. When installed, it will add a context menu handler to the Windows shell in order to provide quick access to the program. The setup package generally installs about 42 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. Most users that have installed this software come from the United States.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 4\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{001676F2-4A2D-4D85-9A00-ED2A54DCFF81}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PDF Architect 4 Forms Module
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architect.exe - PDF Architect 4
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atom.dll
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bl.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-migration.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-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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creator-ws.exe
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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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idrsbarcodeevoi.dll - Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit Dynamic Link Library (SoftekBarcode Dynamic Link Library)
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clgsapi32w.dll (by SafeNet) - Sentinel RMS (Sentinel RMS Library)
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htmlayout.dll (by Terra Informatica Software,, British Columbia, Canada) - HTMLayout (HTMLayout - embeddable HTML rendering and layout component)
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idrsasian15.dll (by I.R.I.S. (Image Recognition Integrated Systems)) - drsasian (Asian OCR Engine)
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idrsarabic15.dll - drsara (arabic ocr engine)
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idrsbarcode15.dll (by I.R.I.S. (Image Recognition Integrated Systems)) - ibcode (Barcode Engine)
Behaviors exhibited
Context Menu Handler
- creator-context-menu.dll added to Windows Explorer under the name 'PDFArchitect4_ManagerExt' with a class of {3AECFCB3-8472-48E9-BC7B-5A3CD945C886}.
2 Services
- creator-ws.exe runs as a service named 'PDF Architect 4 Creator' (PDF Architect 4 Creator).
- crash-handler-ws.exe runs as a service named 'PDF Architect 4 CrashHandler' (PDF Architect 4 CrashHandler).
How do I remove PDF Architect 4 Forms Module?
You can uninstall PDF Architect 4 Forms Module 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 4 Forms Module, 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 4 Forms Module.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 |
33.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
66.67% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
33.33% |
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Geography
100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?