soffice.exe is an executable file associated with the OpenOffice.org suite, which is an open-source office software suite for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, graphics, databases and more. It is available in many languages and works on all common computers. This file is also associated with IBM Lotus Symphony, another office suite.
The associated software, OpenOffice.org, is useful for creating and managing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. It's a free alternative to other popular office suites like Microsoft Office. It's compatible with all other major office suites, which means it can open, edit, and save documents in a wide variety of formats, including those used by Microsoft Office.
soffice.exe is needed to run the OpenOffice.org suite. When you start OpenOffice, this executable file runs in the background, enabling the software to function properly. Without it, you wouldn't be able to use OpenOffice.org.
Under normal circumstances, there's no need to remove soffice.exe. Like any executable file, it can potentially be a target for malware. If your antivirus software flags soffice.exe as a threat, it could be that a virus or other malicious software is disguising itself as the soffice.exe file. In this case, you should remove the file to protect your computer. Always make sure to download OpenOffice.org from the official website or a trusted source to avoid such issues.
Description: Soffice.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file soffice.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder (generally C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenOffice.org 3\program\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\OpenOffice 4\program\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 11,322,880 bytes (19% of all occurrences), 9,837,056 bytes and 17 more variants.
The GTDocStudio OfficeDocOpener app is a valid Windows Store app (https://www.microsoft.com/store/apps/9P9F6DZJBBLJ).
The software has no file description. It is not a Windows core file. The program is not visible. The application can be removed using the Control Panel's Add\Remove programs applet.
Therefore the technical security rating is 35% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can uninstall the program OpenOffice.org or OpenOffice, update it, or ask the software vendor for help. Go to www.openoffice.org to update it, go to www.openoffice.org to contact the vendor, or go to OpenOffice.org or OpenOffice in Windows Control Panel (section Software or Programs) to uninstall it.
"soffice" is not required to run at start up. Displays StarOffice quick start applet in System tray. Right clicking on the icon allows rapid starting up of components of the StarOffice 6.0 suite. Available via Start -> Programs. Automatically started when any StarOffice 6.0 component is started from the Start -> Programs. A resource hog (it eats > 16 MB of memory).
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as soffice.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the soffice.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.
Appears after OpenOffice.org installation and reboot.
Star Office Quickstart Taskbar Icon Shalianahe
I know very little, but it does take up alot of RAM to run. If you have Word/Excel, then you do not need it.
I have an soffice.exe file size of 2,280 KB in c:\programs\openoffice.org2.1\program , which seems to make it a normal part of that congenial and free wordprocessor. Arthur Borges
Belongs to the OO-Suite
Lotus Symphony also installs Joe
Soffice.exe / .bin / .ini are all part of open office.org project. As that is the office products that I use, and those files are part of tht program. John
OpenOffice...wie auch soffice.bin
This is a background process running as NT Service if you wish to invoke API interactions through your software program. Balaji V
Its a POS Chris
It's a file for OpenOffice.org
Well, its just part of OO. Deinstall it if it really bothers you :) Gijs~
it won't let me use my open office.org
That it keeps freezing up my computer and I've NEVER had or used or are interested in using it. Get it da fug off my computer once and friggin for all!!! - RB Richard
Soffice.* is a part of the OpenOffice program. Some report that Star Office and others use soffice.* also. It loads at start-up IF you have enabled OpenOffice QuickStart option. (I am guessing the same for the others.) It may be necessary to run OpenOffice. Would advise that you do not uninstall or delete if you use OpenOffice. To save on memory, and reduce boot-time, simply open your program options, and disable the Program 'X' QuickStart option. If you often often use the office proigrams, however, doing so will increase your load time. I love open office! However, if you really totally hate the soffice process, and absolutely must remove it, I guess you could always delete the free OpenOffice program. Microsoft might run a special on their full Office suite. Phil
Request to install always comes up when I try to open office. If I cannot open office without it, I will cancel my internet service and seek damages for rendering my computer useless Bill
OpenOffice Application Mad
In some systems it is automatically exempted from reporting issues. A. G.
My AVG antivirus reported something unexpected today, in translation to english: "coffice.exe is trying to change or remove the file fy_en20.pdf in your protected Desktop mapp". Gert Krutzen
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Summary: Average user rating of soffice.exe:
based on 24 votes with 21 user comments.
15 users think soffice.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application.
3 users think it's probably harmless.
2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous.
4 users suspect danger.
3 users don't grade soffice.exe ("not sure about it").
Best practices for resolving soffice issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with soffice. 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 soffice.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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matrix812 (further information)
Shalianahe
Arthur Borges
Joe
John
Balaji V
Chris
Gijs~
Richard
Phil
Bill
Mad
A. G.
Gert Krutzen
Summary: Average user rating of soffice.exe: based on 24 votes with 21 user comments. 15 users think soffice.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 3 users think it's probably harmless. 2 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 3 users don't grade soffice.exe ("not sure about it").