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    File / File: acrotray.exe

    Process / Task Name: Adobe Acrobat Distiller Application1. acrotray.exe is a process that is loaded when Windows starts after installing the full version of the Adobe Acrobat program . Acrotray is a tool that is displayed on the system taskbar.Although it is not a dangerous process, it consumes memory and slows down Windows startup, therefore it is recommended to disable it from startup.

    It is usually located at:

    C: \ Program Files \ Adobe \ Acrobat 5.0 \ Distillr \ AcroTray.exe

    C: \ Program Files \ Adobe \ Acrobat 6.0 \ Distillr \ acrotray.exe

    C: \ Program Files \ Adobe \ Acrobat 9.0 \ Acrobat \ Acrotray.exe

    C: \ Program Files \ Adobe \ Adobe Acrobat 7.0 \ Distillr \ Acrotray.exe

    C: \ Program Files \ Adobe \ Acrobat 8.0 \ Acrobat \ Acrotray .exeThis process can be disabled in two ways, depending on the version of Adobe Acrobat you have:

    * Going to Start - Programs - Start and removing the shortcut Acrobat Assistant (Acrobat Assistant).

    * Going to Start - Run - type "msconfig", accept. Start tab and disable Acrobat Assistant from the list.2. There is a malicious program of the Trojan type that uses the name "acrotray.exe" to avoid being noticed.The Trojan in question is Randex.DFJ and it usually spreads in networks with shared resources and workstations.

    We have logs of other processes that use the same filename:

    • File: Acrotray.exe - Name: Acrotray

    The task and file Acrotray.exe is installed together with the Adobe Acrobat creation and editing utility. It is used when PDFs are created by non-Adobe applications.

    More information: http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat.html

    It is usually started together with Windows under the name Acrotray and the command or file Acrotray.exe .

    Tip: The user decides whether or not to allow the Acrotray task to start together with the system if necessary.

    • File: acrotray.exe - Name: * MalwareBytes0

    The acrotray.exe file and task is usually started together with Windows under the name * MalwareBytes0 and the acrotray.exe command or file .

    Detected by Dr.Web security program as the malicious Trojan named Trojan.DownLoader11.30765 and also by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware as the malicious Trojan named Trojan.Agent.FMWB

    More information: http://vms.drweb.com / virus /? i = 4117653

    Tip: The acrotray.exe process / program should NOT be started alongside the system. It can be a threat to system security.

    • File: acrotray.exe - Name: Adobe Acrobat Distiller Application

    The acrotray.exe file and task is usually started together with Windows under the name of Adobe Acrobat Distiller Application and the acrotray.exe command or file .

    Process added by the malicious program called RANDEX.DFJ WORM !, a malicious program or worm-type malware that must be urgently removed from the PC.

    Note that the legitimate Adobe file (if it is installed) should be found in% ProgramFiles% \ Adobe% \% ProgramName% (where% ProgramName% can be 9.0 \ Acrobat or Acrobat 7.0 \ Distillr, for example); instead this malicious file is located in% System%

    More information:http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2005-040512-3029-99 .

    Tip: The acrotray.exe process / program should NOT be started alongside the system. It can be a threat to system security.

    Do you want to know if acrotray.exe is a virus or a malicious program? See: is acrotray.exe virus?

    Errors or problems with the acrotray.exe file? Write to us and we will respond as soon as possible. IMPORTANT: remember to say the version of your operating system, time and / or place where the error appears, and any other information that you think is relevant to help find the solution.

    CLARIFICATION:

    acrotray.exe could be a malicious process . Malignant processes or files often use well-known program names to go unnoticed.

    To find out if acrotray.exe is a virus, check these tips:

    Processes with similar names:

    • Acrobat_sl.exe
    • Acrobat_sl.exe
    • Acrobat_sl.exe
    • ACROMAPP.exe
    • AcroRD32.exe
    • AcroRd32.exe
    • acrotay.exe
    • »Acrotray.exe
    • »Acrotray.exe
    • »Acrotray.exe
    • Acrotray.exe
    • acs.exe
    • acstart17.exe
    • acsysiom.exe
    • actik.exe

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    Veronica is a culture reporter at Collaborative Research Group, where she writes about food, fitness, weird stuff on the internet, and, well, just about anything else. She has also covered technology news and has a penchant for smartphone stories. .

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