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jsrco
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April 26, 2017
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"Windows - Application Error" in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

  • April 26, 2017
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After pushing out the update to version 2015.006.30306 multiple users are getting a "Windows - Application Error" in Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. The error description is:

"The exception unknown software exception (0xc0000409) occurred in the application at location 0x002858e3. Click OK to terminate the program".

Does anyone have a solution for this? Currently reinstalling corrects the issue, but this appears to be a temporary fix.

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    jsrco
    jsrcoAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    May 16, 2017

    We have made no changes but the messages have not be reported anymore.

    serrell85
    Participant
    May 16, 2017

    Do we have a fix for this?

    I am experiencing the same issue, it happens to about 1 in 10 files.

    Participant
    May 16, 2017

    Did Anyone get an answer? I have the same problem

    Adorobat
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    April 27, 2017

    Hi jsrco,

    Could you please try troubleshooting steps suggested in the link below?

    unknown software exception (0xc0000409) occurred in the application at location 0x0041240b

    when i open a pdf i get the following error message -

    Also, try rebooting your computer and see if that helps.

    Please note: Disabling Protected Mode is for troubleshooting purpose only. Please turn the feature back on after troubleshooting is complete.

    Does the message appear when the application is launched or when any pdf is opened in Reader?

    Which Operating System is installed on the machine?

    Keep us posted with the results.

    Thanks,

    Shivam

    jsrco
    jsrcoAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    April 27, 2017

    This action occurs when opening a pdf. We are running Windows 7 x64 Pro and Ultimate

    Adorobat
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    April 29, 2017

    Hi jsrco,

    Thanks for the info.

    Please try to navigate to the install directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader and then run the AcroRd32.exe, does that work?

    Have you tried troubleshooting steps mentioned in the link above?

    Awaiting your response.

    -Shivam