The genuine PrintDisp.exe file is a software component of ALL2PDF PDF Creator by ActMask. ALL2PDF PDF Creator converts files into the PDF format. PrintDisp.exe launches ALL2PDF PDF Creator. This is not a critical Windows component and should be removed if known to cause problems.
ALL2PDF PDF Creator is installed as a virtual printer and used to convert all files (MS Office Documents, .txt, .wri, .doc, .mdb, .ppt, .xls, .htm, .jpg, .tif etc.) to the PDF format through the 'print' option of any Microsoft Office program. The program can be downloaded for free as a trial from the developer's website.
ActMask Co. is an American company that develops utility software for the Windows platform. The company was founded in 1998.
PrintDisp stands for PrintDisplay
The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the PrintDisp.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Description: PrintDisp.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. PrintDisp.exe is located in the C:\Windows\System32 folder.
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 877,568 bytes (17% of all occurrences), 830,464 bytes and 18 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The PrintDisp.exe file is located in the Windows folder, but it is not a Windows core file. The application is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, TaskScheduler).
The file is not a Windows system file.
PrintDisp.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.
Therefore the technical security rating is 59% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
The software publisher Actmask provides direct support (actmask.com). You could uninstall the associated program (Start > Control Panel > Uninstall a Program > ActMask Group Co., Ltd).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PrintDisp.exe. Therefore, you should check the PrintDisp.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
Some time ago it appears in the debug process Alberto
Probably got it here: http://www.all2pdf.com/virtual-printer-sdk-pdf.htm
Got it running in my PC. The description said the software is from all2pdf.com product, but I never install their product. If you search it, some of antivirus website refer this software as trojan. The software detected record your keyboard input, and send it to their server. It's better to uninstall it, and stay away from all2pdf.com products.
PrintDisp gehört zum Programm "ActMask PDF Virtual Printer SDK" und wird als Komponente von Ashampoo PDF Free 2 mitinstalliert. (Vor dem Deinstallieren von ActMask PDF Virtual Printer SDK via Systemsteuerung erscheint ein Hinweis: "Licensee: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG - ashampoo.com".) Heiko S. (further information)
This is the virtual print installed with Ashampoo PDF. Is not necessary for the app to work. me
It remains installed after uninstalling an app that put it there, in my case that was Ashampoo PDF Pro, which actually is a terrible program anyway. Just delete it. DIXON MARSHALL
PrintDisp.exe ActMask PDF Virtual Printer is also installed as part of SoftMaker FlexiPDF 2022 and earlier versions. (also probably with SoftMaker FreePDF, unconfirmed). Exe version numbers will vary FlexiPDF 2022 PrintDisp.exe is 3.5.42.147 September 2018 Alex B
I found this one was associated with Ashampoo PDF software. However, it's a separate installation--I uninstalled it but kept Ashampoo, and it seemed to be okay. Kendall
Summary: Average user rating of PrintDisp.exe:
based on 6 votes with 9 user comments.
One user thinks it's probably harmless.
4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
One user thinks PrintDisp.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it.
4 users don't grade PrintDisp.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving PrintDisp issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with PrintDisp. 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 PrintDisp.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
Alberto
(further information)
Heiko S. (further information)
me
DIXON MARSHALL
Alex B
Kendall
Summary: Average user rating of PrintDisp.exe: based on 6 votes with 9 user comments. One user thinks it's probably harmless. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user thinks PrintDisp.exe is dangerous and recommends removing it. 4 users don't grade PrintDisp.exe ("not sure about it").