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mahfuz199
mahfuz199
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May 25, 2026

GPUSniffer.exe Crash & Installation Error Code 184

  • May 25, 2026
  • 2 replies
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Hi everyone,

I keep getting a recurring error when trying to use After Effects. A crash window pops up saying: "GPUSniffer.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close."

I have attached a screenshot of the exact error for reference. Can anyone explain why this background process is crashing and what I need to do to fix it?

My Specs:

  • GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7700

  • OS: Windows

 

 

    2 replies

    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Nishu KushwahaCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    June 1, 2026

    Hi ​@mahfuz199,

     

    Let us know if you were able to fix the issue.

     

    Thanks,

    Nishu

    Nishu Kushwaha
    Community Manager
    Nishu KushwahaCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    May 28, 2026

    Hi there,


    Thanks for writing in.

    This issue is specific to the AMD GPUs. To fix this, you need to downgrade your GPU driver. Here's a thread that shares more details: https://adobe.ly/4dKnS5z

    Let me know how it goes.


    Thanks,

    Nishu

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