Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Photoshop Elements DLL APDPreferences.dll

Download, Fix, and Update APDPreferences.dll

Last Updated: 12/03/2023
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APDPreferences.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Adobe Photo Downloader 8.0 component file. It is classified as a Win64 DLL (Executable application) file, created for Adobe Photo Downloader 8.0 component by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The first version of APDPreferences.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/01/2019 inside Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. According to our records, this is the primary and most recent file release from Adobe Systems Incorporated.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with APDPreferences.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview


General Information ✻
File Name: APDPreferences.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Adobe Photo Downloader 8.0 component
Object File Type: Executable application
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
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Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software Program: Adobe Photo Downloader 8.0 component
Legal Copyright: Copyright 2009 Adobe Systems Inc.
File Details
Character Set: Windows, Latin1
Language Code: Neutral
File Flags: Private build, Special build
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x6438
Code Size: 70656
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What are APDPreferences.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library APDPreferences.dll Errors

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

Your APDPreferences.dll 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, APDPreferences.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Photoshop Elements, system crash while loading APDPreferences.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 APDPreferences.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 APDPreferences.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):

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

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

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

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

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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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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 APDPreferences.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the APDPreferences.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 APDPreferences.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 APDPreferences.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free APDPreferences.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop Elements. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download APDPreferences.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Photoshop Elements folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements 2020 Organizer\
  4. 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 APDPreferences.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 APDPreferences.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

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