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5 Ways to Fix AcroCEF.exe Application Error on Windows 10
Updating the Adobe software usually fixes this issue
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Updated onSeptember 17, 2024
updated onSeptember 17, 2024
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Many reported AcroCEF.exe application error in Windows 10 whenever opening a file. This can be a tedious error, but there are ways to fix it.
What does AcroCEF.exe do?
This executable handles several network integrations, such as Adobe Cloud storage, Fill and Sign, Send for e-signature and more.
How do I fix the AcroCEF.exe application error on Windows 10?
Before we try anything else, make sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed. You can also try restarting the application and closing all AcroCEF/RdrCEF processes in Task Manager.
1. Rename or delete the file
2. Update your drivers
Issues with drivers can sometimes cause AcroCEF.exe application error in Windows 10, so ensure that all your drivers are up to date.
You can do this by manually updating individual drivers, but this can be a tedious process. Instead, why not use software such as GetMyDrivers that can automatically update all your drivers with just a few clicks?
GetMyDrivers
3. Edit the registry
4. Make sure that Adobe Folder is added to the exclusion list
If you’re using a third-party antivirus software, the steps might be a bit different.
5. Reinstall the software
AcroCEF.exe application error in Windows 10 can be quite tiresome, but usually, the application update fixes it.
This error is rather similar to theRdrCEF.exe application errorthat we covered earlier, so don’t miss it. This isn’t the only problem you can encounter, and many reportedAdobe CEF Helper.exe high CPU usage.
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Milan Stanojevic
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Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
