AcroCEF.exe is an executable file that is part of the Adobe Acrobat DC software package developed by Adobe Systems. This file is typically located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\AcroCEF directory.
Adobe Acrobat DC, the software associated with AcroCEF.exe, is a powerful tool used for creating, editing, signing, and tracking PDF documents. It is widely used in business and education for handling PDF files. The AcroCEF.exe file is part of the software's functionality, specifically related to the cloud and browser services of Adobe Acrobat DC.
AcroCEF.exe is necessary for the full functionality of Adobe Acrobat DC, especially if you are using its cloud and browser services. It is known to consume a significant amount of CPU resources, which can slow down your computer. If you are not using these specific services, or if you find that it is causing performance issues, you may choose to remove or disable it.
You should only remove AcroCEF.exe if you are certain it is causing problems. Incorrectly removing or modifying system files can lead to instability or other issues. Always make sure to back up your system before making any changes.
Description: AcroCEF.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. The file AcroCEF.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files" (in most cases C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\acrocef_1\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\AcroCEF\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 7,184,944 bytes (6% of all occurrences), 6,814,432 bytes and 29 more variants.
The file has a digital signature. The program has no visible window. It is not a Windows system file.
AcroCEF.exe is able to manipulate other programs and monitor applications.
Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you have any problems with AcroCEF.exe, you can do the following:
If AcroCEF.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 70% dangerous. The file size is 24,584 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 28,840 bytes.
The AcroCEF.exe file is not a Windows system file. The program has no visible window.
Uninstalling this variant:
If you have any problems with AcroCEF.exe, you can uninstall WinRAR from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as AcroCEF.exe. Therefore, you should check the AcroCEF.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.
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User Comments
AcroCEF.exe is a frequent nuisance that can cause a folder that contained a now deleted PDF file to be locked, preventing rewriting of the PDF file into other same folder by other software. This is an example of Acrobat's historically poor file releasing behavior. NA
Adobe community website shows issues with this from 2015 to 2021. There has never been a fix. Adobe recommends keeping it. A challenge is this support their income stream when it works. Seems like a biased opinion. When it interferes with the system, extremely poor performance and crashing occurs. Ray
Summary: Average user rating of AcroCEF.exe:
based on 2 votes with 2 user comments.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
Best practices for resolving AcroCEF issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with AcroCEF. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the AcroCEF.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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User Comments
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Ray
Summary: Average user rating of AcroCEF.exe: based on 2 votes with 2 user comments. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger.