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What is RdrCEF.exe Application Error & How to Fix it
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Updated onJuly 8, 2024
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Application errors are the ones that either crash an app while it’s running or prevent it from opening. Several users reported encountering the RdrCEF.exe application error accompanied by the message,The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000001), on Adobe Acrobat Reader.
But, even when the app runs just fine for you, there could be several errors in the background, just not as severe.
Though that’s not the case with the RdrCEF.exe application error because it prevents Adobe Acrobat Reader from working.
What is RdrCEF.exe?
The RdrCEF.exe is a vital process for Adobe Reader, and is responsible for several critical functions, including but not limited to, cloud services and network interaction.
There are a bunch of errors that you might encounter with this process and some of these are listed below:
How do I disable Adobe RdrCEF?
Since RdrCEF.exe is an inseparable process, users can’t disable it without affecting the functioning of Adobe Reader DC. But, if you are willing to let go of some of the functionalities, renaming theRdrCEF.exefile toRdrCEF_old.exe, stored at the following address might help.C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\AcrobatReaderDC\Reader\AcroCEF
In case the program is consuming high system resources, as reported by many, there’s always the option to uninstall it, and switch to alow-resource consuming PDF viewer.
Let’s now find out what to do if you encounter the RdrCEF.exe application error when opening Reader.
How do I fix AdobeARM.exe application error?
1. Run as administrator
Once done, check if the RdrCEF.exe application error is fixed. In case it persists, head to the next method.
2. Check the permissions
3. Update Adobe Acrobat Reader
Since the RdrCEF.exe application error has been encountered by many, it should be addressed in one of the updates. So make sure to update the app.
4. Repair installation and restart
Now, wait for the repair process to complete and restart the application. Once done, the RdrCEF.exe application error would be eliminated. This would work if there was a problem with the app installation itself, or another intricate issue, that basic troubleshooting couldn’t identify.
These are all the ways you can fix the RdrCEF.exe application error and get things up and running in no time. Also, the methods listed here might work for other Adobe Acrobat Reader errors as well.
Also, find out what to do ifAdobe Reader is not printing PDF documents. Users also reported an AcroCEF.exe application error, but we have a dedicated guide that addresses it.
If you have any other queries or know of a method that’s not listed here, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
