What does the pptd40nt.exe file do?
The pptd40nt.exe process is also known as PaperPort Print to Desktop for NT and is a part of Nuance PaperPort (Version 12, 14) or, as the case may be, ScanSoft PaperPort (Version 11). This software is produced by Nuance Communications (www.nuance.com) or, as the case may be, ScanSoft (www.scansoft.com). An outdated or faulty version of pptd40nt.exe can cause problems for your computer, ranging from slowness to error messages like these:
- PaperPort Print to Desktop has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem... (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- PaperPort Print to Desktop has stopped working. A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available. (Windows 11, 10, 7)
- pptd40nt.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module pptd40nt.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about pptd40nt.exe PaperPort Print to Desktop
pptd40nt.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. Pptd40nt.exe is found in a subdirectory of "C:\Program Files".
Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 29,984 bytes (24% of all these files), 30,568 bytes as well as 6 other variants.
It was developed by a so-called third party provider - and not by Microsoft. This pptd40nt.exe process is initiated as part of Windows start-up (Registry: MACHINE\Run).
This particular software does not have a visible window, and does not appear on the taskbar. To remove the file and its related software from your computer, click Programs in Control Panel The file has a digital signature. This confirms that the producer has been registered with a certificate authority. The pptd40nt file possesses a digital signature from Verisign.com, which should confirm its trustworthiness.
For this reason, 22% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
If you see this file on your hard drive or in Windows Task Manager, please make sure that it is not a malicious variant. It's a fact that many trojans try to cloak their true identity by calling themselves pptd40nt.exe. With the above information or by using tools like Security Task Manager you can determine if, in your case, the file is an undesirable variant.
What do other computer users say about pptd40nt?
| This file is for the brother printer loop John Bongo | |
| Part of some scanner drivers. No Harm @ All! h2k.nl | |
| belongs to paperport application alex | |
| Part of Dell printer software Ae | |
| Is installed by paperport John Hibbs |
Summary: 11 users consider pptd40nt.exe essential and should not be removed. One user considers it harmless. source: file.net
How to uninstall Nuance PaperPort or ScanSoft PaperPort
To remove PaperPort Print to Desktop from your computer, please follow the manual instructions below.
- Click the Windows Start Button. You can find it in the lower-left corner of the taskbar.
- Type 'uninstall'.
- Click Add or remove programs.
- Now locate Nuance PaperPort or ScanSoft PaperPort in the list of displayed applications.
- Click the program, and then click Uninstall.
How to check if pptd40nt.exe (PaperPort Print to Desktop) was uninstalled completely
After uninstalling, restart your computer. Then open Windows Explorer and check if a folder with the software name still exists under C:\Program Files. Also, check the Registry for remnants of PaperPort Print to Desktop. To do this, start Regedit, then look under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > Software for: PaperPort Print to Desktop or the name of the producer. Keep in mind that only a computer professional should delete entries in the Windows Registry directly.
Last but not least
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