Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Acrobat DC EXE WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe

How to Download and Fix WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe Errors

Last Updated: 12/02/2024
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EXE files such as WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe are categorized as Win32 EXE (Dynamic link library) files. As a Adobe Create PDF plug-in listener for Chrome file, it was created for use in Adobe Create PDF by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe was on 04/07/2015 inside Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified). The most recent version [file version 19.12.20036.342519] was introduced on 05/14/2019 for Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034.

In this article, you will find detailed WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	Adobe Create PDF plug-in listener for Chrome
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Inc.
Software Program:	Adobe Create PDF
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1984-2019 Adobe Systems Incorporated

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x11930
Code Size:	77824

View Other WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe Information

File Info	Description
File Size:	149 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2019:10:14 14:29:22+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2019:07:31 19:41:39+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.14
Code Size:	77824
Initialized Data Size:	67072
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x11930
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	19.12.20036.14839
Product Version Number:	19.12.20036.14839
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Inc.
File Description:	Adobe Create PDF plug-in listener for Chrome
File Version:	19.12.20036.342519
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 1984-2019 Adobe Systems Incorporated
Product Name:	Adobe Create PDF
Product Version:	19.12.20036.342519

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What are WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe Error Messages?

WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe Runtime Errors

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

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

Some of the most common WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe errors include:

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

System Error

The program can’t start because WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Adobe Create PDF. 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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Adobe Acrobat DC 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 Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034 and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034

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

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

Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\Browser\WCChromeExtn\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\Browser\WCChromeExtn\
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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Acrobat DC 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 WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe and all other EXE files for Adobe Acrobat DC. 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

WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe

19.12.20036.14839

19.12.20036.342519

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Create PDF
Software Version:	19.12.20036.14839
File Version:	19.12.20036.342519
File Size:	152112
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	c66019831bad162be6f71d77695f3c58
SHA1 Checksum:	508079cde742fde73f85749a90dbbdbefbc1986d
SHA256 Checksum:	eb2581170850ef0d5de3032b1f9a7c202dd288032a30bd2ae4c495a54fee8825
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:	67072
Linker Version:	14.14
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

WCChromeNativeMessagingHost.exe

19.12.20036.14839

19.12.20036.342519

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Create PDF
Software Version:	19.12.20036.14839
File Version:	19.12.20036.342519
File Size:	152112
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	c66019831bad162be6f71d77695f3c58
SHA1 Checksum:	508079cde742fde73f85749a90dbbdbefbc1986d
SHA256 Checksum:	eb2581170850ef0d5de3032b1f9a7c202dd288032a30bd2ae4c495a54fee8825
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acroba ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	67072
Linker Version:	14.14
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

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