Should I remove PDF24 Creator?
What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #26,447
United States Rank #37,845
Reach 0.0062%
Versions
Version | Distribution |
8.4.0 |
1.63% |
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8.2.1 |
0.81% |
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8.2.0 |
0.81% |
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8.1.3 |
1.63% |
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8.0.2 |
1.63% |
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7.9.0 |
3.25% |
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7.8.1 |
4.07% |
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7.8.0 |
0.81% |
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7.7.0 |
0.81% |
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7.6.4 |
2.44% |
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7.6.3 |
1.63% |
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7.5.0 |
0.81% |
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7.4.0 |
3.25% |
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7.3.0 |
0.81% |
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7.2.0 |
0.81% |
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7.1.0 |
0.81% |
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7.0.7 |
0.81% |
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7.0.6 |
1.63% |
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7.0.4 |
0.81% |
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6.9.2 |
13.01% |
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6.9.1 |
0.81% |
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6.8.0 |
2.44% |
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6.6.0 |
1.63% |
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6.3.2 |
7.32% |
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6.2.0 |
5.69% |
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6.0.1 |
3.25% |
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5.7.0 |
6.50% |
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5.6.0 |
3.25% |
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5.4.0 |
16.26% |
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5.3.0 |
3.25% |
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5.2.0 |
7.32% |
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PDF24 Creator
from www.pdf24.org
Overview
PDF24 Creator is a software program developed by www.pdf24.org. The most common release is 5.4.0, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 primary executable is named pdf24.exe. The setup package generally installs about 30 files and is usually about 39.14 MB (41,037,094 bytes). The installed file pdf24-Updater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 32% of users of PDF24 Creator come from Germany, it is also popular in the United States and Italy.
Program details
Help link: www.pdf24.org
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\PDF24\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /I{65AE864A-B2B2-42E2-9E61-F5F1E084429B}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 39.14 MB
Language: English (United States)
Files installed by PDF24 Creator
Program executable: | pdf24.exe |
Name: | PDF24 Creator |
Path: | C:\Program Files\PDF24\pdf24.exe |
MD5: | 23cfdf83962b42f63f7c03bc19de5220 |
Additional files:
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About.dll (by Geek Software GmbH) - PDF24 Creator
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FormatOptions.dll (by Geek Software GmbH)
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Language.dll
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NotifyIcon.dll
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pdf24-Assistant.exe
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pdf24-Compress.exe
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pdf24-Creator.exe
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pdf24-DocTool.exe
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pdf24-SettingsUITool.exe
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pdf24-Updater.exe
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PrinterInstall.exe
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Resources.dll
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ScreenCapture.dll
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Settings.dll
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SettingsUI.dll
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OperationUI.dll
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pdf24-Fax.exe
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SetupSupport.dll
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zlib.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- pdf24.exe runs as a service named 'PDF24' (PDF24) "PDF24 PDF Printer Service".
Startup File (All Users Run)
- pdf24.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'PDFPrint' which loads as "C:\Program Files\PDF24\pdf24.exe".
How do I remove PDF24 Creator?
You can uninstall PDF24 Creator 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 PDF24 Creator, 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 PDF24 Creator.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 55%
Win 7 2%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 |
57.72% |
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Windows 10 |
34.15% |
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Windows XP |
5.69% |
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Windows Vista |
2.44% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows 7 Professional |
22.13% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
15.57% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.30% |
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Windows 10 Pro |
10.66% |
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Windows 10 Home |
8.20% |
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Windows 7 Enterprise |
6.56% |
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Geography
31.54% of installs come from Germany
Which countries install it?
Germany |
31.54% |
United States |
20.77% |
Italy |
10.77% |
Austria |
4.62% |
Canada |
2.31% |
Netherlands |
1.54% |
Sweden |
1.54% |
Argentina |
1.54% |
United Kingdom |
1.54% |
India |
1.54% |
Spain |
1.54% |
Chile |
0.77% |
China |
0.77% |
France |
0.77% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell |
29.17% |
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Hewlett-Packard |
22.22% |
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Acer |
18.06% |
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Medion |
9.72% |
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Lenovo |
9.72% |
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ASUS |
8.33% |
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MSI |
1.39% |
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Samsung |
1.39% |
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Common models |
Dell OptiPlex 990 |
2.91% |
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MEDION P6622 |
1.94% |
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MEDION MS-7797 |
1.94% |
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BIOSTAR Group H61MH |
1.94% |
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Dell OptiPlex 780 |
1.94% |
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TOSHIBA Satellite Pro R50... |
0.97% |
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