acropdf.esp
acropdf.esp
Process name: AcroPDF
Application using this process: Adobe PDF Browser Control
File location: C:\Program Files\Common Files\adobe\acrobat\activex
Recommended: Check your system for acropdf.esp problems
What is acropdf.esp doing on my computer?
acropdf.esp is a module belonging to Adobe PDF Browser Control from Adobe Systems, Inc..
Non-system processes like acropdf.esp originate from software you installed on your system. Since most applications store data on your hard disk and in your system's registry, it is likely that your computer has suffered fragmentation and accumulated invalid entries which can affect your PC's performance.
In Windows Task Manager, you can see what CPU, memory, disk and network utilization is causing the AcroPDF process. To access the Task Manager, hold down the Ctrl + Shift + Esc keys at the same time. These three buttons are located on the far left of your keyboard.
The acropdf.esp is an executable file on your computer's hard drive. This file contains machine code. If you start the software Adobe PDF Browser Control on your PC, the commands contained in acropdf.esp will be executed on your PC. For this purpose, the file is loaded into the main memory (RAM) and runs there as a AcroPDF process (also called a task).
Is acropdf.esp harmful?
acropdf.esp has not been assigned a security rating yet. The acropdf.esp file should be located in the folder C:\Program Files\Common Files\adobe\acrobat\activex. Otherwise it could be a Trojan.
Can I stop or remove acropdf.esp?
Many non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system.
acropdf.esp is used by 'Adobe PDF Browser Control'. This is an application created by 'Adobe Systems, Inc.'.
If you no longer use Adobe PDF Browser Control, you can permanently remove this software and thus acropdf.esp from your PC. To do this, press the Windows key + R at the same time and then type 'appwiz.cpl'. Then find Adobe PDF Browser Control in the list of installed programs and uninstall this application.
Is acropdf.esp CPU intensive?
This process is not considered CPU intensive. However, running too many processes on your system may affect your PC’s performance. To reduce system overload, you can use the Microsoft System Configuration Utility (MSConfig) or the Windows Task Manager to manually find and disable processes that launch upon start-up.
Use the Windows Resource Monitor to find out which processes and applications write/read the most on the hard drive, send the most data to the Internet, or use the most memory. To access the Resource Monitor, press the key combination Windows key + R and then enter 'resmon'.
Why is acropdf.esp giving me errors?
Most acropdf issues are caused by the application executing the process. The surest way to fix these errors is to update or uninstall this application. Therefore, please search the Adobe Systems, Inc. website for the latest Adobe PDF Browser Control update.
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