Should I remove Nitro Reader 2?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
5% remove it95% keep it
What do people think about it?
(click star to rate)
How common is it?
Global Rank #3,480
United States Rank #3,512
Reach 0.1600%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 37.07 days
1093.48 days >
Average installed length: 574.54 days
Versions
| Version | Distribution |
| 2.5.0.45 |
32.00% |
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| 2.5.0.41 |
4.03% |
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| 2.5.0.40 |
1.78% |
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| 2.5.0.36 |
7.55% |
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| 2.5.0.33 |
1.74% |
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| 2.4.1.15 |
7.64% |
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| 2.4.1.8 |
0.86% |
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| 2.4.1.1 |
1.08% |
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| 2.3.1.7 |
16.62% |
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| 2.3.1.2 |
4.41% |
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| 2.3.1.1 |
1.59% |
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| 2.2.1.16 |
0.95% |
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| 2.2.1.14 |
9.10% |
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| 2.2.1.12 |
0.13% |
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| 2.1.1.4 |
2.35% |
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| 2.1.1.3 |
4.50% |
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| 2.1.0.13 |
3.68% |
|
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Nitro Reader 2
What is Nitro Reader 2? (from Nitro PDF Software)
Nitro Reader is the first PDF reader to offer a comprehensive range of powerful features and tools, without the limitation or compromise you may have come to expect. Our vision, Everything you ever wanted in a free PDF reader and nothing you don't. It's the PDF Reader, reimagined. Create PDF files from over 300 differ... Read more
Overview
Nitro Reader 2 is a program developed by Nitro PDF Software. The most used version is 2.5.0.45, 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. 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 programs's main executable is NitroPDFReaderDriverService2.exe and has been seen to consume an average CPU of less than one percent, and utilizes about 902 KB of memory. The software installer includes 58 files and is usually about 68.76 MB (72,099,532 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 46% of users of Nitro Reader 2 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Italy.
Program details
URL: nitroreader.zendesk.com/forums
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Nitro PDF\Reader 2\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{33DF935B-2B12-4BA8-94AE-048784AB8B4D}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 68.76 MB
Language: Spanish (Spain)
Files installed by Nitro Reader 2
| Program executable: | NitroPDFReaderDriverService2.exe |
| Name: | Nitro Pro |
| Nitro PDF Spool Service |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Nitro PDF\Reader 2\NitroPDFReaderDriverService2.exe |
| MD5: | f334f9e72ec47302f63a03dc3bb60e05 |
| Nitro PDF Spool Service for Nitro Pro (Nitro PDF) is a commercial software application used for creating and editing portable document format (PDF) files. Features include viewing, creating, editing, and printing PDF files as well as... |
Additional files:
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npnitroie.dll - Nitro PDF Internet explorer plug-in (Nitro PDF Plug-In For Internet Explorer)
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npnitroie.ocx
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BugSplatRc.dll - BugSplatRc Dynamic Link Library (Crash reporting module, Nitro PDF)
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NitroPDFActiveX.ocx - Nitro PDF activeX Component
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NitroPDFThumbnailHelper.exe - Nitro PDF Thumbnail Helper
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ConverterCore.dll - Nitro PDF Professional (SolidConverterCore)
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dbCore.dll - DB Core
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Framework7.dll - framework
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NitroPDFReaderDriver.exe
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NitroPDFReaderDriver2.dll
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NitroPDFReaderDriverService2.exe - Nitro PDF Spool Service
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NitroPDFReaderSupportTools.exe - NitroPDFSupportTools
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NitroPrinterInstaller.exe - Nitro Printer Installer
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ocr.dll - OCR
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PDFLibTool.dll - PdfLibrary
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SecurePdfSDK.dll - Solid Secure PDF Library
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SolidCore.dll - SolidCore
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npdf.dll - Nitro PDF Library
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NitroPDFReader.exe - Nitro Reader 2
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Nitro_PIPAssistant.exe - Nitro Pro 7
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PDFLibTool7.dll - Nitro Pro
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SecurePdfSDK7.dll
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js32.dll - js32
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BCGCBPRO1700u100.dll (by BCGSoft Ltd) - BCGControlBar Professional Dynamic Link Library (BCGControlBar Professional DLL)
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BCGCBPRO1710u100.dll (by BCGSoft Ltd)
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BsSndRpt.exe (by BugSplat) - BugSplat Crash Report Send Utility (Crash reporting Send Utility, BsSndRpt.exe)
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BugSplat.dll (by BugSplat) - BugSplat Dynamic Link Library (Crash reporting module, BugSplat.DLL)
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BCGPStyle2010Black170.dll (by BCGSoft Co Ltd) - BCGSoft Office 2010 Style (Office 2010 (Black) style resource library)
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BCGPStyle2010Black1710.dll (by BCGSoft Co Ltd)
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BCGPStyle2010Blue170.dll - Office 2010 (Blue) style resource library
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BCGPStyle2010Blue1710.dll
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BCGPStyle2010White170.dll - Office 2010 (White) style resource library
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BCGPStyle2010White1710.dll
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npnitromozilla.dll - Nitro PDF Plug-In (Nitro PDF Plug-in for Firefox and Chrome)
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ImageTool7.dll (by VoyagerSoft) - SolidImageTool (Solid Image Tool)
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wxbase28u_vc_pro7.dll (by wxWidgets development team) - wxWidgets (wxWidgets for MSW)
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wxbase28u_xml_vc_pro7.dll (by wxWidgets development team)
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wxmsw28u_adv_vc_pro7.dll
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wxmsw28u_core_vc_pro7.dll
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wxmsw28u_html_vc_pro7.dll
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wxmsw28u_xrc_vc_pro7.dll
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NitroPDFPreviewHandler.dll - NitroPDF (Nitro PDF Preview Handler)
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NitroPDFReaderDriverSetup2.dll
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NitroPDFThumbnailProvider.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- npnitromozilla.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'npnitromozilla.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- npnitromozilla.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'Nitro Reader 2' with a plugin key of '@nitropdf.com/NitroPDF' for all users of the PC.
Scheduled Task
- NitroPDFReader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FDE1C1BE-2433-442C-BC53-E5B5B8002A25}' (runs on registration).
Service
- NitroPDFReaderDriverService2.exe runs as a service named 'NitroPDFReaderDriverCreatorReadSpool2' (NitroReaderDriverReadSpool2) "Nitro Reader Driver Read Spool 2".
Resource utilization averages
Show technical details
| NitroPDFReaderDriverService2.exe |
| Memory: | 902 KB | |
| Total CPU: | 0.0003408454% | |
| Kernel CPU: | 0.00026369% | |
| User CPU: | 0.00007715% | |
| CPU cycles/sec: | 244 | |
How do I remove Nitro Reader 2?
You can uninstall Nitro Reader 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 Nitro Reader 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 Nitro Reader 2.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by Nitro Reader 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.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 72%
Win 7 0%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 5%
Keep it 95%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
80.37% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.88% |
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| Windows XP |
6.60% |
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| Windows 10 |
4.12% |
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| Windows Server 2003 |
0.03% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
42.90% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.29% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
13.49% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
7.35% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
6.43% |
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| Windows 7 Home Basic |
2.40% |
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Geography
45.95% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
45.95% |
| Germany |
8.30% |
| Italy |
3.38% |
| Spain |
2.22% |
| United Kingdom |
2.17% |
| France |
2.09% |
| Canada |
1.93% |
| India |
1.75% |
| Mexico |
1.70% |
| Israel |
1.52% |
| Belgium |
1.29% |
| Philippines |
1.08% |
| Australia |
1.06% |
| MA |
1.06% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
28.84% |
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| Dell |
23.14% |
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| Acer |
16.96% |
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| Toshiba |
9.14% |
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| ASUS |
6.55% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.44% |
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| Lenovo |
3.17% |
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| Samsung |
2.48% |
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| Intel |
1.95% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.32% |
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Common models |
| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
8.15% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
5.03% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
4.76% |
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| Dell Inspiron N5010 |
2.31% |
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| TOSHIBA SATELLITE C660 |
2.31% |
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| HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.04% |
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About (from Nitro PDF Software)
We build easy-to-use products that help people work smarter with digital documents.
Publisher URL: www.nitropdf.com