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Should I remove PDF Architect 2 Edit Module?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Good
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How common is it?
Global Rank #19,072
United States Rank #25,857
Reach 0.0120%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 9.12 days
269.11 days >
Average installed length: 141.40 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.1.6.19758 75.00%
2.0.17.17583 16.53%
2.0.6.16537 7.63%
2.0.5.16319 0.85%

PDF Architect 2 Edit Module

Overview

PDF Architect 2 Edit Module is a software program developed by pdfforge. The most common release is 2.1.6.19758, 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. 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 primary executable is named creator-ws.exe. The setup package generally installs about 82 files and is usually about 146.95 MB (154,085,838 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows 10. While about 24% of users of PDF Architect 2 Edit Module come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and France.

Program detailsProgram details

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 2\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{2FAC830F-DC5D-471D-92A5-B4B5EE5BD731}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 146.95 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by PDF Architect 2 Edit Module

Program executable:creator-ws.exe
Name:PDF Architect 2
Path:C:\Program Files\PDF Architect 2\creator-ws.exe
MD5:835e1a0ab522271ffa66e40875ab649a
Additional files:
  • atom.dll - PDF Architect 2
  • ax-pdf-viewer.dll
  • bl.dll
  • bl-commands.dll
  • bl-commands-manager.dll
  • bl-controllers.dll
  • bl-creator-module.dll
  • bl-edit.dll
  • bl-edit-module.dll
  • bl-forms-module.dll
  • bl-insert-module.dll
  • bl-javascript.dll
  • bl-models.dll
  • bl-ocr-module.dll
  • bl-review-module.dll
  • bl-scan.dll
  • bl-secure-module.dll
  • bl-service-provider.dll
  • bl-sign.dll
  • bl-task-executer.dll
  • bl-task-factory.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
  • ebook2pdf.dll
  • encoding-conversion.dll
  • Graphics.dll
  • graphics-service.dll
  • ie-pdf-previewer.dll
  • installer-so.dll
  • localization-service.dll
  • notification-service.dll
  • np-previewer.dll
  • ns-activation.dll
  • PDF Architect 2.exe
  • pdf2excel.dll
  • pdf2html.dll
  • pdf2image.dll
  • pdf2pptx.dll
  • pdf2text.dll
  • pdf2word.dll
  • pdmodel.dll
  • pdrender.dll
  • plugins-manager.dll
  • preview-handler.dll
  • printer-installer.dll
  • printer-installer-app.exe

Program behaviorsBehaviors 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 Edit Module?

You can uninstall PDF Architect 2 Edit 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 2 Edit 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 2 Edit Module.

How do I reset my web browser?

If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PDF Architect 2 Edit Module you can restore them to their previous default settings.
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OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 53%
Win XP 1%
 
HOW DOES IT RUN?
Plugs into Internet Explorer
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 55.08%
Windows 10 41.53%
Windows Vista 2.12%
Windows XP 1.27%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 25.00%
Windows 8.1 18.53%
Windows 7 Professional 18.10%
Windows 10 Home 11.21%
Windows 7 Ultimate 9.91%
Windows 10 Pro 3.45%

Distribution by countryGeography

24.11% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 24.11%
  Germany 22.92%
  France 11.46%
  Italy 11.46%
  Spain 4.74%
  Canada 3.16%
  Belgium 2.37%
  Austria 1.98%
  Switzerland 1.58%
  Brazil 1.19%
  Netherlands 1.19%
  Poland 1.19%
  United Kingdom 1.19%
  Singapore 0.79%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 27.61%
Acer 15.67%
ASUS 14.93%
Dell 14.18%
Lenovo 8.21%
Medion 5.97%
GIGABYTE 3.73%
Samsung 2.99%
Toshiba 2.99%
Sony 2.24%
Intel 1.49%
Common models
MEDION MS-7728 3.45%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.45%
ASUS All Series 3.45%
HP Pavilion g7 Notebook P... 2.59%
HP Pavilion 17 Notebook P... 2.59%
LENOVO 2689RUG 2.59%

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