How to Download and Repair AR3Thumb64.dll (3 Step Guide)

Last Updated: 11/26/2023
[Average Read Time: 4.5 minutes]

Shell extension for generating ArtRage Painting file (*.ptg) thumbnails in file explorer windows. files, such as AR3Thumb64.dll, are considered a type of Win64 DLL (Dynamic link library) file. They are associated with the DLL file extension, developed by Ambient Design Ltd. for AR3Thumb Thumbnail Shell Extension.

AR3Thumb64.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 02/28/2018 with ArtRage 5 5.0.6. This file marks the latest update from Ambient Design Ltd., according to our records.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, DLL file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of AR3Thumb64.dll.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: AR3Thumb64.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Shell extension for generating ArtRage Painting file (*.ptg) thumbnails in file explorer windows.
Object File Type: Dynamic link library
Comments: This is the Windows Shell extension for generating ArtRage Painting file (*.ptg) thumbnails in the Windows file explorer.
File Operating System: Win32
MIME Type: application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Developer: Ambient Design Ltd
Software Program: AR3Thumb Thumbnail Shell Extension
Legal Copyright: Copyright (C) 2009 Ambient Design Ltd
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: Unknown (0009)
File Flags: (none)
File Flags Mask: 0x0017
Entry Point: 0x5504
Code Size: 59392


What are AR3Thumb64.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library AR3Thumb64.dll Errors

AR3Thumb64.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like AR3Thumb64.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like MpSigStub.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. ArtRage 5) could share the same AR3Thumb64.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 AR3Thumb64.dll is attempted to be loaded either when ArtRage 5 is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common AR3Thumb64.dll errors include:

Your AR3Thumb64.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with ArtRage 5), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, AR3Thumb64.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading ArtRage 5, system crash while loading AR3Thumb64.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.



How to Fix AR3Thumb64.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 AR3Thumb64.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 AR3Thumb64.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed ArtRage 5 (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling ArtRage 5 software.

You can uninstall ArtRage 5 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 ArtRage 5 5.0.6 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall ArtRage 5 software.

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

ArtRage 5 5.0.6

Ambient Design Ltd.

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 AR3Thumb64.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 AR3Thumb64.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AR3Thumb64.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 AR3Thumb64.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AR3Thumb64.dll files for every applicable version of ArtRage 5. 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 AR3Thumb64.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate ArtRage 5 folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Ambient Design\ArtRage 5 Demo\
  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 AR3Thumb64.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AR3Thumb64.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Ambient Design Ltd. typically does not release ArtRage 5 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 AR3Thumb64.dll and all other DLL files for ArtRage 5. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10


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