What does the CEPHtmlEngine.exe file do?
The CEPHtmlEngine.exe process is also known as Adobe CEP HTML Engine and is a part of Adobe InDesign (Version CC 2018, CC 2015, CC 2019) or, as the case may be, Adobe Photoshop (Version CC 2015, CC 2014). This software is produced by Adobe Systems (www.adobe.com). An obsolete or defective version of CEPHtmlEngine.exe can cause problems for your computer that can range from slowness to error messages such as these:
- Adobe CEP HTML Engine has stopped working. Windows is checking for a solution to the problem. (Windows 10, 8, 7)
- Adobe CEP HTML Engine 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 10, 8, 7)
- CEPHtmlEngine.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close.
- Access violation at address FFFFFFFF in module CEPHtmlEngine.exe. Read of address 00000000.
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What you should know about CEPHtmlEngine.exe Adobe CEP HTML Engine
CEPHtmlEngine.exe is not part of Windows, but it is important nonetheless. CEPHtmlEngine.exe is found in a subdirectory of «C:\Program Files». Frequently occurring are file sizes such as 4,212,200 bytes (20% of all these files), 1,490,632 bytes as well as 7 other variants .
The CEPHtmlEngine file does not come from Microsoft and is not part of the operating system. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. The original file has a digital certificate (see its file properties). CEPHtmlEngine.exe is capable of record keystrokes as well as supervise programs. For this reason, 28% of all experts consider this file to be a possible threat. The probability that it can cause harm is high.
A CEPHtmlEngine.exe file has a 84% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in a subdirectory of «C:\Users\USERNAME». In this case, the file size is usually 20,492 bytes. This file was developed by a so-called third party provider — and not by Microsoft. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. This file does not contain any exact product information, as would normally be expected today. CEPHtmlEngine.exe appears to be a file that was compressed by an EXE-Packer. This technique is often used by trojans to keep the file size small and also hamper debugging efforts. However, this in itself is not sufficient reason to presume malicious intent, since even well-intentioned, professional software producers take advantage of compressed files.
A CEPHtmlEngine.exe file has a 66% certainty of being dangerous if it is found in in a subdirectory of the «My Documents» folder. In this case, the file size is usually 2,878,184 bytes. The original file has been signed by a trusted signature authority. This lets you check your copy to see if it is a counterfeit. The CEPHtmlEngine file contains a digital signature from Verisign, a subsidiary of Symantec. Verisign thereby confirms this file’s authenticity and integrity. The program executes in the background, and can only be terminated using Windows Task Manager. This CEPHtmlEngine.exe process is connected to a server on the Internet or in your local network. The file was developed by a so-called third party provider — and not by Microsoft. CEPHtmlEngine.exe is capable of record keystrokes as well as track other applications.
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 CEPHtmlEngine.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 CEPHtmlEngine?
The file spreads very slowly and does not often make an appearance. Therefore, feedback from other users is not yet available.