What is Acrobat_com.exe and why is it on my computer?

I installed updates for Acrobat Reader, Flash, and Shockwave. Even though I did not ask for Acrobat_Com.exe or Air to be installed on my computer, they were. I expect this kind of crap from less reputable companies, but not Adobe. It wasn't bad enough that you advertized Adobe Air while I was installing the other products, but then you had to install it even though I expressly chose NOT to install it?
If you want me to try some product, tell me about it and why I would want it. But I have way too much unasked for crap already to have it be installed during the installation of another product - WITHOUT EVEN BEING TOLD ABOUT IT.
So here is the question: What EXACTLY is Acrobat_com.exe and is it required for Reader, Flash or Shockwave in any way or was it just installed so that some markerting **** at Adobe could get a promotion?

I have also installed flash player, adobe reader, shockwave and A
ir. Except I used acrobat.com and enjoyed it because of i
ts quick and easy access of being installed on my computer and shortcut on m desktop. I also hav
e other air application that I use. I had to format my computer and when I reinstalled
all these program acrobat.com wasn't installed automatically. I went on air marketplace
and couldn't find it to download. Is acrobat.com still an air application or can it only be accessed through internet browser/

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