Should I remove PDF Architect 2 Create Module?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
6% remove it94% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #11,794
United States Rank #18,430
Reach 0.0279%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.52 days
280.87 days >
Average installed length: 147.58 days
Versions
Version | Distribution |
2.1.6.19758 |
54.73% |
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2.0.17.17583 |
22.00% |
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2.0.6.16537 |
18.55% |
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2.0.5.16319 |
4.55% |
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2.0.3.16263 |
0.18% |
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PDF Architect 2 Create Module
from pdfforge
Overview
PDF Architect 2 Create Module is a program developed by pdfforge. The most used version is 2.1.6.19758, 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. 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 main program executable is creator-ws.exe. The software installer includes 82 files and is usually about 98.28 MB (103,056,082 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows 10. While about 27% of users of PDF Architect 2 Create Module come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Italy.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 2\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{1D8D2505-D5B4-42F5-8398-672DC4B49576}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 98.28 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PDF Architect 2 Create Module
Program executable: | creator-ws.exe |
Name: | PDF Architect 2 |
Path: | C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 2\creator-ws.exe |
MD5: | 835e1a0ab522271ffa66e40875ab649a |
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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pdf2text.dll
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pdf2word.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
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).
2 Services
- 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 Create Module?
You can uninstall PDF Architect 2 Create 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 2 Create 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 2 Create Module.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PDF Architect 2 Create Module 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) 55%
Win XP 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Internet Explorer
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 6%
Keep it 94%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
55.82% |
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Windows 10 |
38.36% |
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Windows Vista |
2.91% |
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Windows XP |
2.73% |
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Windows Server 2003 |
0.18% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Home Premium |
28.13% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
16.54% |
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Windows 8.1 |
15.63% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.56% |
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Windows 10 Home |
9.56% |
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Windows 8.1 Pro |
4.60% |
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Geography
27.30% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
27.30% |
United States |
20.65% |
Italy |
11.09% |
France |
10.07% |
Spain |
3.58% |
Canada |
3.41% |
United Kingdom |
3.24% |
Austria |
2.56% |
Belgium |
1.88% |
Switzerland |
1.88% |
Netherlands |
1.71% |
Brazil |
1.54% |
India |
0.85% |
Poland |
0.85% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard |
22.93% |
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Acer |
18.79% |
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Dell |
15.29% |
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ASUS |
12.42% |
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GIGABYTE |
6.69% |
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Toshiba |
6.69% |
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Medion |
6.05% |
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Lenovo |
5.41% |
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Samsung |
3.18% |
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American Megatrends |
1.27% |
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Sony |
1.27% |
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Common models |
ASUS All Series |
5.42% |
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HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
3.61% |
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HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
3.01% |
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HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... |
2.41% |
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HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... |
2.41% |
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HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
2.41% |
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