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kai5C32
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September 3, 2021
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How to fix AEXD plugin failure and error (48::72) ?

  • September 3, 2021
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I have these popups when I turn on After Effects. May I know are there anywhere I can reinstall the plugins? How can I fix the "Couldn't find main entry point for AEXD.aex (48::72)" error? Any help would be much appreciated. 

 

    Correct answer pranavm61935688

    It happened after installation of Adobe XD for me. I think it's a bridge script between XD and After Effects, however it does not work. XD has no issue for me, except After Effects bridge. And this is really annoying because everytime when I run the After Effects, I'm waiting for this two error message pop-up...


    C:\Program Files\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\7.0/MediaCore

    rename MediaCore to MediaCore-old

     

     

     

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    Леонид250087245xni
    New Participant
    June 25, 2022

    Copy and replace the driver file "OpenCL.dll " to the catalog:

    C:\Windows\System32

    The problem of errors in Adobe After Effects CC 2015-2022 like "Couldn't find main entry point for Pro X-Element.aex ( 48 :: 72 )" solved. Checked only on Windows 10.

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    Yanina26691333bkis
    New Participant
    October 19, 2022
    Where do I get that file to copy and replace?
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    Ajay Govind
    Participating Frequently
    November 25, 2021

    FIXED....

     

    Hi there..!

    I too faced the similar scenario having those warning and error pop-ups while launching After Effects 2019.

     

    Scenario:- 

    On my laptop

    - I had already installed and updated Adobe XD to it's latest version.

    - I have then installed Adobe After Effects 2019

     

    Trial 1:- 

    - I have uninstalled Adobe XD completely via Creative Cloud application.

    (in the background that specific file from "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\7.0\MediaCore\Public\AEXD-45.1.62.3\AEXD.aex" was removed....Obviously😄)

    - I then launched Adobe After Effects 2019, it got launched perfectly WITHOUT those warning and error pop-ups.

     

    I WAS HAPPY 🎉

     

    Trial 2:- 

    - I then installed back Adobe XD via the same Creative Cloud application.

    - I then again launched Adobe After Effects 2019, it got launched perfectly WITH  WITH  WITHHHHHH those warning and error pop-ups

     

    WELL...THEN I KNEW HOW TO BE HAPPY AGAIN...! 🤔 🤔

     

    I then completely uninstalled Adobe XD, because currently there was no requirement for me to export from Adobe XD >> Adobe After Effects 2019

     

    BBBBBBUUTTTT..........

     

    If you wish to have Adobe XD, on your machine, I would suggest that you can rename that AEXD.aex plugin with some aplhabetical file extension, like AEXD.aex.xy, then Adobe After Effects 2019 will open WITHOUT those warning and error pop-ups....anddd.......you can use Adobe XD seamlessly for your UX or any other work.

     

    Also I have noticed that Adobe XD, irrespective of having that renamed plugin file back from imaginary file extension to AEXD.aex form, and re-launching Adobe XD, Adobe After Effects 2019 nor Adobe After Effects 2021, exporting to After Effects option inside Adobe XD shows an error, even if it is a line/path. Basically I can't export from Adobe XD >> Adobe After Effects 2021 (and also there was no requirement for me to EXPORT from XD>>AE)

     

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    Hope I helped in some way 🙂

    Thank you

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      elizabethB836
      New Participant
      September 25, 2021

      Hey!

       

      Removing the plugin created by the new XD update worked for me! 

      go to - "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Common\Plug-ins\7.0\MediaCore\Public\"AEXD-44.0.12.7"

      and remove "AEXD-44.0.12.7"

       

      Just keep a copy elsewhere and test it out! hope this works for you.

      Elizabeth

        lollozip
        lollozip
        Known Participant
        October 18, 2021

        Thanks a lot Elizabeth, it worked for me as well!

        Just to add infos, the problem occurred me only with AE 16.1.3 (AE 2019), not with AE 2020.

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          elizabethB836
          New Participant
          October 18, 2021

          Amazing! Good luck 😊

            nishu_kush
            Community Manager
            nishu_kushCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            September 6, 2021

            This plug-in is installed with the Adobe XD. I don't think it'll cause any issue other then preventing you from exporting Adobe XD files to After Effects.

            Could you try doing a clean installation on After Effects and XD using the Adobe Cleaner tool.

            Let us know how it goes.

             

            Thanks,

            Nishu

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            Vadym5CAF
            New Participant
            September 6, 2021

            Same problem here

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            Vadym5CAF
            New Participant
            September 6, 2021

            Also, can't export project form XD into AE - I suppose these problems are connected

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            Nik5FEF
            New Participant
            September 22, 2021

            Did you solve this issue?

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            kai5C32Author
            New Participant
            September 6, 2021

            I am not sure where can I get the plug-in, or is there no harm in leaving it like this. There has been no replies for a few days.

            DryreL
            DryreL
            Known Participant
            September 6, 2021

            Hi there, I'm also having same problem. Does anyone know how to fix?

             

             

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              Nik5FEF
              New Participant
              September 22, 2021

              Hi sir. Did you solve that issue?

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              siyona_8878
              New Participant
              May 21, 2025

              That worked for that error, but created a new one. AE can't see the plugins that were in that folder like RSMB, Red Giant, Boris, Digital Anarchy and Maxon plugins. Have to change the name back and stick with orignal XD error.

               


              hi did you find out how to fix this issue, im facing the same thing. I'd be glad if you could help me out!

              nishu_kush
              Community Manager
              nishu_kushCommunity Manager
              Community Manager
              September 3, 2021

              Hi kai5C32,

               

              Welcome to the community and sorry for your issue.

              How do you launch After Effects - by double-clicking a project file or by clicking its icon? What's the exact version of After Effects you're using? Also, have you tried running After Effects as administrator (right click its icon > Run as administrator)

              Let us know if it helps.

               

              Thanks,

              Nishu

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                kai5C32Author
                New Participant
                September 4, 2021

                Hi nishu_kush,

                 

                Thank you for replying.

                I am currently using the After Effects 2020, version 17.0.0. The popups will still pop out even if I launch the program by double-clicking the icon or a project file. I have also tried running the program as Administrator, but it does not seem to work. Are there any links to download the plugins?

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