Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate EXE Adobe Media Encoder.exe

How to Download and Fix Adobe Media Encoder.exe Errors

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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Windows Executable files, such as Adobe Media Encoder.exe, are considered a type of Win32 EXE (Unknown) file. They are associated with the EXE file extension, developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated for Adobe Media Encoder CS6.0.

The initial introduction of Adobe Media Encoder.exe released in Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) was for Windows 10 on 04/30/2010. The latest file update released for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release was on 07/26/2017 [file version 6.0.0.Development].

Please see below for more detailed information, EXE file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of Adobe Media Encoder.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	Adobe Media Encoder.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Object File Type:	Unknown
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Windows Executable
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Software Program:	Adobe Media Encoder CS6.0
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2008-2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
Entry Point:	0x68b5a
Code Size:	524288

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1808 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:28:30+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:03:16 12:10:38+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.0
Code Size:	524288
Initialized Data Size:	1319936
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x68b5a
OS Version:	5.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	6.0.0.382
Product Version Number:	6.0.0.382
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Unknown
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems, Incorporated
File Version:	6.0.0.Development
Internal Name:	Adobe Media Encoder
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2008-2012 Adobe Systems Incorporated
Product Name:	Adobe Media Encoder CS6.0
Product Version:	6.0.0
Private Build:	6.0.0.Development

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What are Adobe Media Encoder.exe Error Messages?

Adobe Media Encoder.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Adobe Captivate errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when Adobe Media Encoder.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Captivate is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Adobe Captivate.

In most cases, Adobe Media Encoder.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these Adobe Media Encoder.exe error messages mean that Adobe Captivate was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Adobe Captivate will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common Adobe Media Encoder.exe errors include:

Adobe Media Encoder.exe - Bad Image.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe Application Error.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe could not be found.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe could not be installed.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe could not be started.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe failed to initialize properly.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
Adobe Media Encoder.exe is not running.
Cannot find Adobe Media Encoder.exe.
Error starting program: Adobe Media Encoder.exe.
Faulting Application Path: Adobe Media Encoder.exe.
The file Adobe Media Encoder.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - Adobe Media Encoder.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because Adobe Media Encoder.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the Adobe Media Encoder.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting Adobe Media Encoder.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Adobe Media Encoder CS6.0. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Adobe Systems, Incorporated, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of Adobe Media Encoder.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Adobe Captivate 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 Captivate 2017 Release and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Adobe Media Encoder.exe files for every applicable version of Adobe Captivate. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download Adobe Media Encoder.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Captivate folder location:

Windows 10: C:\adobeTemp\ETRDFFE.tmp\1\universal\App\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Media Encoder CS6\
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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe 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 Adobe Media Encoder.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

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

Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Adobe Media Encoder.exe

13.1.5.35

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Media Encoder CC 2019
Software Version:	13.1.5.35
File Version:	13.1.5.35
File Size:	9328728
File Date:	10/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	011834e33e713ee45c43c2924290cfdc
SHA1 Checksum:	37ee1d0de917429d17dd04e59b6c98903a5dc7b1
SHA256 Checksum:	8aefaac10b722e683d74f72c05c61f78e28f5a974944da352b2e47392e8e2341
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\adobeTemp\ETRDFFE.tmp\1\universal\App\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	6287360
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/15/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

Adobe Media Encoder.exe

6.0.0.382

6.0.0.Development

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Media Encoder CS6.0
Software Version:	6.0.0.382
File Version:	6.0.0.Development
File Size:	1851048
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	b1a31d37554c9572046fc98955363065
SHA1 Checksum:	7e35117483f357872aaa0cd0177d9263f4cb7a94
SHA256 Checksum:	8c9530c9b273f0e34c727dc7ff09f5db1fda5ccf1a6fecf7afdc05897147ab4f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Media Encod ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1319936
Linker Version:	10.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

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