1. Block Adobe From Internet
2. Manual Block Adobe From Checking Validation Processing

Sep 19, 2011  But this doesn't stop people from checking files out. I'm guessing it has something to do with dpocuments HAVING to be checked out during the upload process? And, even though the documents in essence get checked in once they're in a library, I can't really turn off 'checking out'? Seems to be Adobe and integration into.

The problem I am having is that whatever I do or disable I cannot stop AcroTray.exe from Adobe starting at boot and doing... whatever it is that it is doing, until it is stopped manually via task manager:

Naturally I disabled it on 'Start-up':

And even set to 'stopped' all services that are related with Adobe:

• AdobeARMService
• AGSService

Adobe DC, Acrobat Reader X & Creative Cloud are all set to manual or no updates (inside the applications).

I have tried:

• Deleting the exe - just gets put back silently, like a virus
• Quarantining the app via virus protection software - This sort of works, but I get a popup at each start up warning that AcroTray.exe has tried to start which is just as frustrating
• 'Locking' the folder via 3rd party app - stops it, but pops up a warning every boot again

I understand that this app does something but I want explicit control of when it does that and I absolutely hate that it ignores being disabled. All the other Adobe helper apps launch when one of the suite of programs is started and that is totally fine, that's what they are supposed to do, but AcroTray seemingly can't be prevented from running at boot and sitting there in the running processes, glowering at me.

Is there anyway to stop AcroTray.exe starting at boot other than uninstalling Adobe DC &/or Acrobat Reader X (that doesn't also replace it starting with some kind of warning or pop up)?

Devid

Block Adobe From Internet

2 Answers

1. Go to Services.msc (hit Win and write in searchservices.msc) and run it as Administrator. Here set Adobe Acrobat Update and Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Services to manuall.
2. From Windows Task Manager → Start-up Tab disable the Adobe related programs.
3. Download Autoruns utility and disable here also various Adobe related programs like Adobe Updater Startup Utility and Acrobat Assistant (AcroTray) and maybe Adobe Acrobat Synchronizer. But be careful, if you are not sure about something,then leave it be.
4. Download ShellExView, go to Options and select Show 32-bitShell Ex extensions. Now disable the Adobe Acrobat Create PDF from Selection, Adobe Acrobat Create PDF Helper and Adobe Acrobat Create PDF Toolbar. Now in Options deselect Show 32-bit Shell Extensions and disable again the above items plus Acrobat Elements Context Menu.
5. Now Kill the AcroTray.exe from Task Manager. Sign out and Sign in into Windows. Open Task Manager and observe the Task Manager for AcroTray.exe entry. Right Click on some .pdf file (image or office file) on your desktop and you will see that AcroTray is not starting to run anymore in your Task Manager. If this is the case you made it!
6. Run Task Scheduler, check for Adobe Tasks (if any) and disable them.

Explanation: The first, second and third step disable Adobe related programs from running at Windows OS startup. But AcroTray.exe is invoked by right clicking on files and folders (windows context menu). It is responsible for the Adobe related entries in the context menu. The biggest problem of all is that right clicking is much slower, because AcroTray.exe must be first started.

Now AcroTray.exe won't be starting anymore when right clicking on Files/Folders. But other programs might start AcroTray.exe if there is a dependency. For example if you open Outlook 2013 and navigate to the Tab Adobe PDF and select a item from here it will start AcroTray.exe.

The fourth step: stop invoking AcroTray.exe when right clicking on files

DevidDevid

For Windows 10:

1. Press the Windows+R keys, type services.msc in the dialog box and press Enter. Once the services window is opened, double click on all the Adobe services, click Stop then click the drop down menu and select Disable.

2. Right click on the task bar, click Task Manager, go to Startup and disable all Adobe services.

3. Press Windows+R and in the dialog box type msconfig, under General change from Normal to Selective startup and tick the boxes for Load system services and Load startup items.

This solved the problem for me.

Glorfindel

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged windows-10context-menuadobe-readeradobe-reader-dc or ask your own question.

Adobe Acrobat Pro DC form creation tools make it simple to create interactive form fields that are accessible to users with disabilities, including those with visual impairments and mobility impairments. This is typically achieved by adding properly structured fillable fields to the PDF file, setting a tab order to control a logical sequence, and by adding tooltips to fields providing an accessible label and instructions to users of assistive technology.

Manual Block Adobe From Checking Validation Processing

To determine if a PDF document should be an interactive form, examine the file for the presence of form fields, or areas in the document where users are asked to provide information that you would like to collect. If the form contains these qualities, the document can be made electronically fillable, allowing users to complete the form online. Many people with disabilities can fill out electronic forms unassisted, which is a huge advantage over print forms. An accessible electronic form can provide privacy, security, and independence to users with disabilities.