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What percent of users and experts removed it?
4% remove it96% keep it
Overall Sentiment
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How common is it?
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Versions

VersionDistribution
4.1.5.29097 33.33%
4.1.4.27684 66.67%

PDF Architect 4 OCR Module

Overview

PDF Architect 4 OCR Module is a program developed by pdfforge GmbH. The most used version is 4.1.4.27684, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 software installer includes 42 files. In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. The distribution of this has mostly been seen in the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 4\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{915D3B70-542D-4DEE-8F98-AA75FBADEFBA}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by PDF Architect 4 OCR Module

  • architect.exe - PDF Architect 4
  • atom.dll
  • bl.dll
  • bl-creator-module.dll
  • bl-edit.dll
  • bl-edit-module.dll
  • bl-forms-module.dll
  • bl-insert-module.dll
  • bl-migration.dll
  • bl-review-module.dll
  • bl-scan.dll
  • bl-secure-module.dll
  • bl-service-provider.dll
  • bl-sign.dll
  • bl-views.dll
  • brand.dll
  • crash-handler.dll
  • crash-handler-app.exe
  • crash-handler-ws.exe
  • creator-app.exe
  • creator-context-menu.dll
  • creator-excel-plugin.dll
  • creator-ie-helper.dll
  • creator-ie-plugin.dll
  • creator-outlook-plugin.dll
  • creator-powerpoint-plugin.dll
  • creator-proxy-dll.dll
  • creator-publisher-plugin.dll
  • creator-so.dll
  • creator-word-plugin.dll
  • creator-ws.exe
  • ebook2pdf.dll
  • encoding-conversion.dll
  • Graphics.dll
  • graphics-service.dll
  • idrsbarcodeevoi.dll - Softek Barcode Reader Toolkit Dynamic Link Library (SoftekBarcode Dynamic Link Library)
  • clgsapi32w.dll (by SafeNet) - Sentinel RMS (Sentinel RMS Library)
  • htmlayout.dll (by Terra Informatica Software,, British Columbia, Canada) - HTMLayout (HTMLayout - embeddable HTML rendering and layout component)
  • idrsasian15.dll (by I.R.I.S. (Image Recognition Integrated Systems)) - drsasian (Asian OCR Engine)
  • idrsarabic15.dll - drsara (arabic ocr engine)
  • idrsbarcode15.dll (by I.R.I.S. (Image Recognition Integrated Systems)) - ibcode (Barcode Engine)

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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 OCR Module?

You can uninstall PDF Architect 4 OCR Module from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program PDF Architect 4 OCR 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove PDF Architect 4 OCR Module.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Dell
 
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 67%
Win 10 33%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 66.67%
Windows 10 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 66.67%
Windows 10 Pro 33.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

100.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 100.00%

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