Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate EXE AdobeApplicationManager.exe

Fix AdobeApplicationManager.exe Errors and Download Now

Last Updated: 11/24/2024
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AdobeApplicationManager.exe, also known as a Adobe Application Manager file, was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the development of Adobe Application Manager. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) file type category.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for AdobeApplicationManager.exe was on 09/20/2016 inside Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7). The latest version update [v9.0.1.3] for Adobe Captivate was 2017 Release released on 07/26/2017.

Below, you find comprehensive file information, instructions for simple EXE file troubleshooting, and list of free AdobeApplicationManager.exe downloads for each available file version.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	AdobeApplicationManager.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Adobe Application Manager
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software Program:	Adobe Application Manager
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2009-2013 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xe073b
Code Size:	1133568

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File Info	Description
File Size:	2.1 MB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:41:48+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2015:03:05 15:47:58+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	12.0
Code Size:	1133568
Initialized Data Size:	1071104
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xe073b
OS Version:	5.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	9.0.1.3
Product Version Number:	9.0.1.3
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Description:	Adobe Application Manager
File Version:	9.0.1.3
Internal Name:	AdobeApplicationManager
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2009-2013 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Adobe Application Manager
Product Version:	9.0.1.3

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What are AdobeApplicationManager.exe Error Messages?

AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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, AdobeApplicationManager.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting AdobeApplicationManager.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Adobe Application Manager. 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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\CCM\Utilities\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\CCM\Utilities\
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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AdobeApplicationManager.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 AdobeApplicationManager.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 Photoshop Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeApplicationManager.exe

8.0.0.2

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Application Manager
Software Version:	8.0.0.2
File Version:	8.0.0.2
File Size:	2414760
File Date:	12/17/2019
MD5 Checksum:	321c5b2ca260d43d43f8ac68a31ef54e
SHA1 Checksum:	632421cf8b79bef97e1c27c2022a6ef27f2259e4
SHA256 Checksum:	8ad981637381dfde18ed4695df4409328776466ff63c4b005a631c635efcab35
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1256448
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/17/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeApplicationManager.exe

9.0.1.3

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Application Manager
Software Version:	9.0.1.3
File Version:	9.0.1.3
File Size:	2212008
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	835441b7fe287de0693015050b14a471
SHA1 Checksum:	3853f2522eb46d8b78c24f70debe054201d67673
SHA256 Checksum:	bd5d231db2de06570d9db9f4d812e6e3a4b8cbfe2d7f81677b20e04e746453ba
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1071104
Linker Version:	12.0
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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Files Related to AdobeApplicationManager.exe

EXE Files Related to AdobeApplicationManager.exe

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
AdobeApplicationManage...	Adobe Application Manager	Adobe Application Manager (9.0.1.3)	2212008	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
javacpl.exe	Java Control Panel	Java(TM) Platform SE 8 U25 (8.0.250.18)	68520	C:\Windows\System32\
AAMLauncherUtil.exe	Adobe AAM Launcher Utility	Adobe AAM Launcher Utility (9.0.0.108)	316072	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
PDapp.exe	Adobe Application Manager	Adobe Application Manager (9.0.0.108)	2401960	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
AAMCustomHook.exe	Adobe Application Manager	Adobe Application Manager (9.0.0.108)	254120	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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setupact.log	Log	Adobe Captivate 2017 Release	24012	C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\Panther\
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setupact.log	Log	Adobe Illustrator CC CC 2019 (23.1)	1304398	C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\

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