Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate EXE arh.exe

Repair Arh.exe Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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The development of Adobe AIR by Adobe Systems Incorporated prompted the latest creation of arh.exe. It is also known as a Adobe AIR Redistribution Helper file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Executable application) file.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for arh.exe was on 04/07/2015 inside Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified). The latest version update [v2.7.1.19610] for Adobe Captivate was 2017 Release released on 07/26/2017.

Continue reading below to discover detailed file information, EXE file troubleshooting, and free downloads of several versions of arh.exe.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	arh.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Adobe AIR Redistribution Helper
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Inc.
Software Program:	Adobe AIR
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2011, Adobe Systems Inc.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	Pre-release
File Flags Mask:	0x0003
Entry Point:	0x333c
Code Size:	53248

View Other arh.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	78 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:30:16+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2011:08:05 17:40:46+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	9.0
Code Size:	53248
Initialized Data Size:	19968
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x333c
OS Version:	5.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	2.7.1.19610
Product Version Number:	2.7.1.19610
File Flags Mask:	0x0003
File Flags:	Pre-release
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Inc.
File Description:	Adobe AIR Redistribution Helper
File Version:	2.7.1.19610
Internal Name:	arh.exe
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2011, Adobe Systems Inc.
Product Name:	Adobe AIR
Product Version:	2.7.1

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What are arh.exe Error Messages?

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

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

System Error

The program can’t start because arh.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 arh.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting arh.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Adobe AIR. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Adobe Systems Inc., conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of arh.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 arh.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 arh.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 arh.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 arh.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 arh.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 arh.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 arh.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free arh.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 arh.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)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Media Encoder CS6\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2017 (32 Bit)\
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 arh.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 arh.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying arh.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 arh.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 Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

arh.exe

3.5.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe AIR
Software Version:	3.5.0.0
File Version:	3.5.0.0
File Size:	86688
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	62763ce3356d1eade149553aab089674
SHA1 Checksum:	462678a97e57024f6068625a91e685a5576a686c
SHA256 Checksum:	85012194a74546c1bdf1c921f58a541b12931d0b44993fdf516f51d800d4dd88
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	26112
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

arh.exe

3.5.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe AIR
Software Version:	3.5.0.0
File Version:	3.5.0.0
File Size:	86688
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	62763ce3356d1eade149553aab089674
SHA1 Checksum:	462678a97e57024f6068625a91e685a5576a686c
SHA256 Checksum:	85012194a74546c1bdf1c921f58a541b12931d0b44993fdf516f51d800d4dd88
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	26112
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

arh.exe

2.7.1.19610

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe AIR
Software Version:	2.7.1.19610
File Version:	2.7.1.19610
File Size:	79744
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	bbb0c7d5694183e69ff12249668705a7
SHA1 Checksum:	082cc5b36e7788ab81360b67a6b79b71b3d6b7a2
SHA256 Checksum:	2a3a6566b3628c0e13b8fe653446f3538c3c498043c2633ccbb3a9ff16908632
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:	19968
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

arh.exe

3.4.0.2710

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe AIR
Software Version:	3.4.0.2710
File Version:	3.4.0.2710
File Size:	81520
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	7661c2ff058638cad6109b37ce88c090
SHA1 Checksum:	07d7023f5e6420fe1e261ab3a6194a1764572e3a
SHA256 Checksum:	d40f930498361fff69d1de4c337c86c965d6713ba79d8613d83aca44fa7bfa68
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	19968
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

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