Acrobat failed to load its Core DLL--can't open pdf files as a result
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Louise
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It works great!

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A repair in add remove programs worked for me. Running Acrobat Pro v.9.1.3
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It worked for me too, BTW in Win7 it is called Programs and Features instead of of Add/Remove Programs.
Thanks again!!
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I have a new machine with lots of software are installed in the last few days. therefore I cannot restore it to any previous day.
thanks in advance and hoping to get a positive from you soon.
Jalaj
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go to: Start
Search all files and folders
Type: Adobe
If any results show up delete all of them and empty the recycle bin. Then go to Google and do a search on Adobe removal and follow the instructions.
After you remove everything restart the computer.
Let me know if this works and good luck!
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"It turns out it was a conflict with CA antivirus and Adobe. It matters what order they are installed .
To fix I unistalled CA anti-virus> rebooted> Uninstalled Adobe Reader>downloaded Reader 8.0>installed Reader".
I haven't tried it yet, but was just wondering if there is a common amoungst us all like CA Antivirus?

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This has become fairly frustrating for me. I read through the other questions with the same problem, there seem to be very many ... and I wonder why adobe products isn't responding. I have many of the same potential items each of us thinks is the "culprit". I don't know what CA antivirus is, but it does seem that after I loaded stopzilla antivirus recently, I too, have this dll problem.
My pdf loaded and it was actually working today, but when I pulled up the docs I wanted to read, they were garbled/jumbled or in some other format that was indecipherable. Now when I try to load a pdf file, it won't even load, I have the same problem about the" core dll won't load". I wonder,
So, it's got me thinking why.... and... I recently responded yes to a question adobe asked in an updare or something... or should I say offered, about (can't remember exactly what it was) but it was something like, do you want us(adobe) to maintain internet security for ???, I can't remember what they were tracking or what it exactly asked, but I said yes and I wonder if that security is the problem. Does anyone have clarification for my "garbled/jumbled" speak?!
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im having the same problem i have Adobe Reader 9 installed and every time i try to open Adobe Reader 9 it says Acrobat failed to load Core DLL and i was on the monster energy website trying to open this PDF file and it wouldn't open and i restarted my Computer and i tried to reinstall Adobe Reader 9 but it says there and Error. So can someone please tell me whats up with my Adobe Reader 9.
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For Acrobat 9 one posible solution is delete AcroRd32.dll.2.config and try to start Acrobat Reader Again.
Bye
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Well, the the previous reply didn't work for me.
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I cannot open the program. Adobe failed to load its Core DLL. Wondering if it has a compatibility problem with Bit Defender 2011 which I recently installed? So where is the answer from Adobe's techincal support staff?
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OK I got mine fixed. here is what i found on the support website under Adobe REader
Windows users
You can also repair Adobe Reader using Control Panel:
- In Windows, choose Start > Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- In the Add or Remove Programs list, click the Adobe Reader item.
- Click Change and follow the instructions to repair the application
Windows users
You can also repair Adobe Reader using Control Panel:
- In Windows, choose Start > Control Panel, and then double-click Add or Remove Programs.
- In the Add or Remove Programs list, click the Adobe Reader item.
- Click Change and follow the instructions to repair the application
I followed the instructions and Adobe could open the new Reader afterwards.
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Well I'm back t osquare one!! Again I'm getting this message when I tryto open a document with Reader. HELP!!
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I followed those instructions and still got that annoying error message. Any alternatives?
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Hi kenpoj
Please refer the KB Doc : http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/reader-core-dll-error.html
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Per my previous post: 1. you can read PDF files with free Microsoft File Viewer
and 2. I would try running the Kaspersky-TDSSKiller scan: see #51 from envsafety on April 6.
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