How to Fix Preview.swf Problems and Download Updates

Last Updated: 12/06/2023
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Shockwave Flash Movie files, such as Preview.swf, are considered a type of SWF (Shockwave Flash Movie) file. They are associated with the SWF file extension, developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated for Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified).

Preview.swf was first developed on 04/07/2015 for the Windows 10 Operating System in Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified). This is not only most recent release from Adobe Systems Incorporated, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please see below for more detailed information, SWF file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of Preview.swf.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: Preview.swf
File Extension: SWF file extension
Title: Adobe Flex 4 Application
Description: http://www.adobe.com/products/flex
MIME Type: application/x-shockwave-flash
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified)
Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software: Adobe Acrobat DC
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 11871
Oldest File Date: 10/14/2019
Latest File Date: 10/14/2019


What are Preview.swf Error Messages?


General Preview.swf Runtime Errors

Preview.swf file errors often occur during the startup phase of Adobe Acrobat DC, but can also occur while the program is running. These types SWF errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Adobe Acrobat DC is running. Here are some of the most common Preview.swf runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\WebPublish\Preview.swf

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most SWF errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your Preview.swf file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Acrobat DC), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, Preview.swf file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Acrobat DC, system crash while loading or saving Preview.swf, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix Preview.swf 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 Preview.swf 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 Preview.swf 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):

  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 Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. 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 (not specified)

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 Preview.swf 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 Preview.swf 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 Preview.swf 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 Preview.swf file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free Preview.swf files for every applicable version of Adobe Acrobat DC. 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 Preview.swf Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Acrobat DC folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\WebPublish\
  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 Preview.swf 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.



Download Preview.swf Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying Preview.swf to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Acrobat DC SWF 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 Preview.swf and all other SWF files for Adobe Acrobat DC. An incorrectly installed SWF 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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