Changing the Application Processor to Default when Microsoft Office Not Installed


If Microsoft Office is not available, you can manually set up your installation of DocConverter to run all conversions using the Default processor.


Although it is no longer mandatory, ActivePDF recommends that Microsoft® Office be installed for the highest fidelity during Office file conversions. If Microsoft Office is not available, you can manually set up your installation of DocConverter to run all conversions using the Default processor.



  1. Click the ActivePDF DocConverter

  2. Click the DocConverter Signaturesicon in the Navigation pane of the ActivePDF Common User Interface.

  3. Double-click an application to edit its application signature.(NOTE: Your selection should be a Microsoft Office application that is NOT installed on your system.)

  4. Select Defaultas the Assigned Processor

  5. Click Save.

  6. Repeat steps 3 - 5 for each of the Microsoft Office products that are not installed on your system.

  7. Restart all services.