Startup program entry details:

Adobe Reader Synchronizer (AdobeCollabSync.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

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Description:

Entry added with Adobe Reader 8.0. Adobe Synchronizer "is a small application that runs in the background, providing synchronization of document reviews and Tracker subscriptions so that your data is available when you need it". See the link for more information

Startup information:

Common/User Startup (Start → All Programs → Startup)

• Shortcut location (XP): C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk
• Shortcut location (Vista/7): C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk
• Target: "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe"

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): Adobe Reader Synchronizer
• Startup Item (Vista/7): Adobe Collaboration Synchronizer
• Command: C:\PROGRA~1\Adobe\ACROBA~1.0\Reader\ADOBEC~1.EXE

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: Adobe Collaboration Synchronizer
• File Path: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk = C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk = C:\Programfiler\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk = C:\Programme\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe
O4 - Global Startup: Adobe Reader Synchronizer.lnk = C:\Archivos de programa\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader\AdobeCollabSync.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader
• File properties "Description": Adobe Collaboration Synchronizer 8.0
• Purpose: Synchronization
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Adode Systems Incorporated
• Product(s): Adobe Reader 8
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files

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