AE Error: Could not convert Unicode Characters 23::46

[Stevcho]

Hi. I can't start AE, it gives me this error every time I start it. After I click OK, it gives me error "After Effrects Error: Cannot unlock an unlocked list.", than the AE crashes, and it gives me a windows popup that says "After Effects can't continue: unexpected failure during applicartion startup".

I've tried to reinstall few times, to uninstall fonts, that may cause the error, but it didn't helped.

I am using the en-us version.

Please, help me.

[ToolfarmJP]

Hello,

This link helps you.

Error "Could not convert Unicode characters" | After Effects

[Stevcho]

I've tried it, it didn't help.

[ToolfarmJP]

Hello,

What OS and language set do you use?

[Stevcho]

For windows and After Effects I am using En Us, I've been using After Effects 2017 on this computer and didn't experience any issues.  But can't run the 2018 edition.

[ToolfarmJP]

Hello,

Do you use any third-party fonts? I mean the fonts which are not installed by default.

[NVIDIATTXP · Accepted solution]

The following steps fixed the error for me. Maybe it'll help you.

[Stevcho]

Man, you saved my life! I own you a beer!
Thank you very much, it finally works!!!

[manuelperrotta]

What about if I am on Windows 10??

[Munjer]

Thanks a lot, it works 

[ramt75446993]

Thanks buddy,

Greatful for help. 

[Sofa Digital]

Yup, it worked for Windows 11. Also, it fixed some keyboard issues I was having. Thank you!

[BAISON]

that didn't help me 

[juan carlosl45219732]

Perfect, many thanks to the companion NVIDIATTXP for his contribution in this forum, I followed all the steps as he puts them in the forum and I work all Adobe Cloud CC2019 programs perfectly.

A friendly greeting, friend.

Juan Carlos Lagomazzini

[carolina1410]

ME SIGUE SALIENDO LO MISMO. ERROR

[altang42997949]

changing system locals in region solution is ok for opening after effects but abode fonts and other 3. party fonts are'nt show up.

[Guest]

Thank you 

[akram5E41]

I can't see that unchecked option

What i do?????

[snfff]

I unchecked and AE worked at next system start - but in turn my KEYBOARD wasn´t recognised anymore ...

... reproduceable and thankfully repairable error...

...which renders AE entirely unusable. Hope Adobe fixes this ASAP.

[Brenda Mabbitt]

What if you're using a Mac?  OS Sonoma v. 14.  I just started getting this error this morning, not when I started AE, but instead, I get it every time I try to download a graphic for a project.