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AcroRd32.dll: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
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DLL files such as AcroRd32.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) files. As a Adobe Acrobat Reader DC file, it was created for use in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The first version of AcroRd32.dll for Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified) was seen on 04/07/2015 in Windows 10. The latest file version for Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034 is v19.12.20036.342519 released on 05/14/2019.

In this short article, you will discover detailed file information, steps for troubleshooting DLL file problems with AcroRd32.dll, and list of free downloads for every version that exists in our comprehensive file directory.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	AcroRd32.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Unknown (0x50004)
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Inc.
Software Program:	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1984-2019 Adobe Systems Incorporated and its licensors. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x25b60
Code Size:	18240512

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File Info	Description
File Size:	26 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:14 14:29:14+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:07:31 20:45:04+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.14
Code Size:	18240512
Initialized Data Size:	9732608
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x25b60
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	19.12.20036.14839
Product Version Number:	19.12.20036.14839
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Unknown (0x50004)
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Inc.
File Description:	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
File Version:	19.12.20036.342519
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1984-2019 Adobe Systems Incorporated and its licensors. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Product Version:	19.12.20036.342519

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What are AcroRd32.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library AcroRd32.dll Errors

AcroRd32.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like AcroRd32.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like wuauclt.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Adobe Acrobat DC) could share the same AcroRd32.dll 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 DLL 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 AcroRd32.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Acrobat DC is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common AcroRd32.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - AcroRd32.dll.
AcroRd32.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\AcroRd32.dll.
Cannot register AcroRd32.dll.
Cannot start Adobe Acrobat DC. A required component is missing: AcroRd32.dll. Please install Adobe Acrobat DC again.
Failed to load AcroRd32.dll.
The application has failed to start because AcroRd32.dll was not found.
The file AcroRd32.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because AcroRd32.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your AcroRd32.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Acrobat DC), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, AcroRd32.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Acrobat DC, system crash while loading AcroRd32.dll, 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.

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How to Fix AcroRd32.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your AcroRd32.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the AcroRd32.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Adobe Acrobat DC (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Adobe Acrobat DC software.

You can uninstall Adobe Acrobat DC software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Acrobat DC software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many AcroRd32.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the AcroRd32.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AcroRd32.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

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 AcroRd32.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AcroRd32.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Acrobat DC. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download AcroRd32.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Acrobat DC folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\
Restart your computer.

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 AcroRd32.dll 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.

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Download AcroRd32.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AcroRd32.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Acrobat DC DLL 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 AcroRd32.dll and all other DLL files for Adobe Acrobat DC. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AcroRd32.dll

19.12.20036.14839

19.12.20036.342519

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Software Version:	19.12.20036.14839
File Version:	19.12.20036.342519
File Size:	27754544
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	aeba2ae890dfd458606b094ca7f8d398
SHA1 Checksum:	dac32f8a9b8869adc4e5978459dc9407a56db087
SHA256 Checksum:	8386ce475c4059bef6dd41af6dd5a59d54c0375a41e31b09c9e8ea83e54fbf79
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	9732608
Linker Version:	14.14
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AcroRd32.dll

19.12.20036.14839

19.12.20036.342519

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
Software Version:	19.12.20036.14839
File Version:	19.12.20036.342519
File Size:	27754544
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	aeba2ae890dfd458606b094ca7f8d398
SHA1 Checksum:	dac32f8a9b8869adc4e5978459dc9407a56db087
SHA256 Checksum:	8386ce475c4059bef6dd41af6dd5a59d54c0375a41e31b09c9e8ea83e54fbf79
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	9732608
Linker Version:	14.14
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

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Files Related to AcroRd32.dll

DLL Files Related to AcroRd32.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
TD_Root.dll	Teigha®: TD_Root Module	Teigha® (3.09.0.1)	606904	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
MDKitAdapter.dll	Adobe Acrobat ImageConversion MDKit Adapter Module	Adobe Acrobat (19.12.20036.342519)	225840	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
mfc110deu.dll	MFC Language Specific Resources	Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2012 (11.0.60610.1)	74832	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
AcroRd32Res.dll	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC	Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (19.12.20036.342519)	16048688	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
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setupact.log	Log	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034	1400871	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\

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