pptd40nt.exe is an executable file associated with the software PaperPort, developed by Nuance Communications. This file is specifically part of the PaperPort Print to Desktop for NT feature.
PaperPort is a document management software that helps users to organize, find, and share their paper and digital documents. It provides a single way to scan paper and access, view, edit, and convert files on your PC. The pptd40nt.exe file, as part of this software, is responsible for the print to desktop functionality in Windows systems, allowing users to print documents directly to the PaperPort desktop.
The pptd40nt.exe file is needed if you are using the PaperPort software and you want to use the print to desktop feature on a Windows system. If you are not using PaperPort or this specific feature, or if the file is causing problems or errors on your computer, you may choose to remove it. Any executable file should be scanned for viruses or malware, as these can often disguise themselves as legitimate files. If pptd40nt.exe is found to be a threat, it should be removed immediately.
The default location of pptd40nt.exe is in the PaperPort folder in the Program Files directory (C:\Program Files (x86)\Nuance\PaperPort).
Description: Pptd40nt.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. Pptd40nt.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)"—in most cases C:\Program Files (x86)\Nuance\PaperPort\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\ScanSoft\PaperPort\.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 29,984 bytes (22% of all occurrences), 35,648 bytes and 11 more variants.
It is not a Windows core file. The program has no visible window. The program starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run).
The process can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet. The file has a digital signature. Pptd40nt.exe is a Verisign signed file.
Therefore the technical security rating is 24% dangerous, but you should also take into account the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
If problems with Nuance PaperPort 12 or PaperPort come up, you could do the following: 1) uninstall it from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program 2) use the software publisher’s support site [1][2] 3) find out if there is a newer version [1][2] available.
"PaperPort PTD" is not required to run at start up. "PaperPort" software associated with scanners
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as pptd40nt.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the pptd40nt.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
This file is for the brother printer loop John Bongo
Part of some scanner drivers. No Harm @ All! h2k.nl
belongs to paperport application alex
Part of Dell printer software Ae
Is installed by paperport John Hibbs
Part of the Printer Suite from Brother (Paperport) raucherbein
The Paperport website says that this is required for printing from Paperport and that it is always running. See the link for the Knowledgebase. If you don't have Paperport, then delete/uninstall. See http://knowledgebase.nuance.com/view.asp?tnID=6667&sQuery=pptd40nt.exe Todd (further information)
Installed when setting up Xerox Workstation, harmless Andy
Supplied with a Brother DCP 150 printer/scanner Mad Dave
Some drivers for brother printers. xy
Summary: Average user rating of pptd40nt.exe:
based on 16 votes with 11 user comments.
13 users think pptd40nt.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user suspects danger.
One user is not sure about it.
Best practices for resolving pptd40nt issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with pptd40nt. 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 pptd40nt.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
John Bongo
h2k.nl
alex
Ae
John Hibbs
raucherbein
Athaekeetha (further information)
Todd (further information)
Andy
Mad Dave
xy
Summary: Average user rating of pptd40nt.exe: based on 16 votes with 11 user comments. 13 users think pptd40nt.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. One user thinks it's probably harmless. One user thinks it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user suspects danger. One user is not sure about it.