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File Modification Date/Time: | 2020:03:04 07:37:50+00:00 |
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Last Updated: 12/16/2024[Time to Read Article: 5 minutes]
Game Data files such as bitmaps.dat utilize the DAT file extension. This file is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file, and was first created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 software package.
The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for bitmaps.dat was on 10/01/2019 inside Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. This file version is latest update offered from Adobe Systems Incorporated, according to our records.
In this article, you will find detailed bitmaps.dat information, a DAT file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.
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General Information ✻ | |
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File Name: | bitmaps.dat |
File Extension: | DAT file extension |
File Type: | Dynamic Link Library |
Description: | Game Data |
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Developer and Software Information | |
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Software Program: | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 |
Developer: | Adobe Systems Incorporated |
Software: | Adobe Photoshop Elements |
Software Version: | 2020 |
File Details | |
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File Size (Bytes): | 1520733 |
Oldest File Date: | 03/04/2020 |
Latest File Date: | 03/04/2020 |
bitmaps.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like bitmaps.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like AdobeIPCBroker.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Adobe Photoshop Elements) could share the same bitmaps.dat file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.
Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DAT file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when bitmaps.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Photoshop Elements is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common bitmaps.dat errors include:
Your bitmaps.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Photoshop Elements), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, bitmaps.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Photoshop Elements, system crash while loading bitmaps.dat, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.
If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your bitmaps.dat issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.
To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
If the Step 1 fails to resolve the bitmaps.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.
You can uninstall Adobe Photoshop Elements software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Photoshop Elements software.
If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020
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When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many bitmaps.dat error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:
If Windows Update failed to resolve the bitmaps.dat error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.
If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate bitmaps.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free bitmaps.dat files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:
If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.
GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve bitmaps.dat problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.
CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying bitmaps.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Photoshop Elements DAT files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing bitmaps.dat and all other DAT files for Adobe Photoshop Elements. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.
File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
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ludisc.dat | Game Data | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 | 229905 | C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusi... |
gs1717fr.dat | Game Data | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 | 65684 | C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Deleted\Microsoft.... |
age-16-disc-sdyx.dat | Game Data | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 | 2477484 | C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.GetHelp_... |
zdictionary.dat | Game Data | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 | 2889728 | C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneMusi... |
b12-0-N12C0-V0.dat | Game Data | Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 | 221658946 | C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.ZuneVide... |
File Name | Description | Software Program (Version) | File Size (bytes) | File Location |
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CBS.log | Log | Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034 | 9926890 | C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\ |
CBS.log | Log | Adobe Audition CS6 CS6 | 1050582 | C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\ |
CBS.log | Log | Adobe Photoshop CC | 1157059 | C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\ |
CBS.log | Log | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7) | 1235486 | C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\ |
setuperr.log | Log | Adobe Illustrator CC CC 2019 (23.1) | 23561 | C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\ |
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