What is Reader.exe?

Reader.exe is a software component associated with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe Acrobat Reader is a program developed by Adobe Systems, used for viewing, creating, managing, and manipulating Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

Reader.exe is the executable file that runs Adobe Acrobat Reader. When you open a PDF file, Reader.exe is launched to display the document. It provides various features such as zooming, searching, printing, and even commenting on the PDF.

Reader.exe is essential for the operation of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Without it, the software cannot run and you will not be able to open or view PDF files using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Normally, there is no need to remove Reader.exe as it is a crucial part of Adobe Acrobat Reader. If it's causing problems (like high CPU usage or system crashes), or if you suspect it to be a virus or malware (as sometimes, malicious programs disguise themselves as Reader.exe), you should scan your system with a reliable antivirus software. If the file is located outside of the C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe directory, it could be a sign of a potential threat.

These terms do not appear to be related to Reader.exe or any known software applications. They may be random strings, or potentially associated with malware or other unwanted software. If these are found on your system, it is recommended to run a full system scan with a trusted antivirus or anti-malware program.

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Reader.exe file information

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Description: Reader.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The Reader.exe file is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (normally C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 331,776 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 379,040 bytes.
The program has a visible window. The file is not a Windows core file. The application starts upon Windows startup (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, Run). There is no description of the program. Reader.exe appears to be a compressed file. Therefore the technical security rating is 31% dangerous.

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If Reader.exe is located in a subfolder of the user's profile folder, the security rating is 36% dangerous. The file size is 7,121,408 bytes. The program has a visible window. There is no description of the program. The Reader.exe file is not a Windows core file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: MACHINE\Run, Run). Reader.exe is able to record keyboard and mouse inputs.

Important: Some malware camouflages itself as Reader.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder, for example Trojan Horse or WS.Reputation.1 (detected by Symantec), and VirTool:Win32/VBInject.VQ or Worm:Win32/Rebhip.A (detected by Microsoft). Therefore, you should check the Reader.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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Best practices for resolving Reader issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with Reader. 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 Reader.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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