Known by the process name PDF Dispatcher or PDF Document Manager, the pdfsvc.exe file is a component of certain software products created by PDF Complete, Inc., which include PDF Complete, PDF Complete Special Edition, PDF Complete Corporate Edition, and PDF Complete Office Edition. The pdfsvc.exe module is a Windows file, and a background process that runs on the computer system. This is whenever a version of PDF Complete that bundles pdfsvc.exe is launched or opened. Moreover, the pdfsvc.exe file is started by the service controller, another component, which obeys or follows the service control protocol. In a much simpler term, a user is able to create and print any PDF files. This file is certainly a component that enables the function of PDF Complete. Without this file, the software that houses it becomes disabled or won’t properly work. Unless the user intentionally uninstalls the program, the PDF Complete, along with other components with it, must remain stored and running on the system.
How can I stop pdfsvc.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. pdfsvc.exe. is used by PDF Complete, If you shut down pdfsvc.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop pdfsvc.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is PDF Complete, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as PDF Complete, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is pdfsvc.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if pdfsvc.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if pdfsvc.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that pdfsvc.exe, belongs to, in this case PDF Complete