Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate DLL AdobeOwl.dll

AdobeOwl.dll Download and Repair: Troubleshooting DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/24/2023
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DLL files such as AdobeOwl.dll are categorized as Win32 DLL (Executable application) files. As a Adobe Owl(32 bit) file, it was created for use in Adobe Owl 2014/05/12-12:39:12 by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The first version of AdobeOwl.dll was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/30/2010 inside Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified). The newest file release date for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release was 07/26/2017 [version 5.0.34].

Please see below for more detailed information, DLL file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of AdobeOwl.dll.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	AdobeOwl.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Adobe Owl(32 bit)
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Software Program:	Adobe Owl 2014/05/12-12:39:12
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2006-2014 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0xeb480
Code Size:	1041408

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1540 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:30:38+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2016:01:21 05:45:58+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	1041408
Initialized Data Size:	551936
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xeb480
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	5.0.34.0
Product Version Number:	5.0.34.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems, Incorporated
File Description:	Adobe Owl(32 bit)
File Version:	5.0.34
Internal Name:	Adobe Owl
Legal Copyright:	Copyright © 2006-2014 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name:	Adobe Owl 2014/05/12-12:39:12
Product Version:	5.0.34

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What are AdobeOwl.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library AdobeOwl.dll Errors

AdobeOwl.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like AdobeOwl.dll, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like klist.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Adobe Captivate) could share the same AdobeOwl.dll file, saving valuable memory allocation, therefore making your computer run more efficiently.

Unfortunately, what makes DLL files so convenient and efficient, also makes them extremely vulnerable to problems. If something happens to a shared DLL file, either it goes missing or gets corrupted in some way, it can generate a "runtime" error message. Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these errors are triggered when AdobeOwl.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Captivate is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common AdobeOwl.dll errors include:

Access Violation at address - AdobeOwl.dll.
AdobeOwl.dll could not be found.
Cannot find C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2017 (32 Bit)\AdobeOwl.dll.
Cannot register AdobeOwl.dll.
Cannot start Adobe Captivate. A required component is missing: AdobeOwl.dll. Please install Adobe Captivate again.
Failed to load AdobeOwl.dll.
The application has failed to start because AdobeOwl.dll was not found.
The file AdobeOwl.dll is missing or corrupt.
This application failed to start because AdobeOwl.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.

Your AdobeOwl.dll file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Captivate), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, AdobeOwl.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Captivate, system crash while loading AdobeOwl.dll, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or quite commonly, a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix AdobeOwl.dll Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your AdobeOwl.dll issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the AdobeOwl.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: If recently installed Adobe Captivate (or related software), uninstall then try reinstalling Adobe Captivate software.

You can uninstall Adobe Captivate software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
Find the entry for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release and click "Uninstall"
Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Captivate software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

Adobe Systems Incorporated

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many AdobeOwl.dll error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the AdobeOwl.dll error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your AdobeOwl.dll File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate AdobeOwl.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AdobeOwl.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Captivate. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download AdobeOwl.dll Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Captivate folder location:

Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2019\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2020\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator CC 2019\Support Files\Contents\Windows\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Animate CC 2019\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2017 (32 Bit)\
Show 1 more directory +
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Multi SCO Packager 2017 (x86)\
Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve AdobeOwl.dll problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download AdobeOwl.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AdobeOwl.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Captivate DLL files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing AdobeOwl.dll and all other DLL files for Adobe Captivate. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Adobe Photoshop CC

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeOwl.dll

5.3.0.0

5.3.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Owl
Software Version:	5.3.0.0
File Version:	5.3.0
File Size:	2514584
File Date:	11/16/2019
MD5 Checksum:	65e6261fa0d419461d3e9d2b547ad33f
SHA1 Checksum:	c38d65f615de1bc8c1eda5999afe37a66e99b0cb
SHA256 Checksum:	43a80e01c178dbce8f8259f0596ebbbd0092a1a4ce89e1a2d22d65e03740e0c0
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CC 2019\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1000448
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/16/2019

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeOwl.dll

5.2.9.0

5.2.9

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Owl
Software Version:	5.2.9.0
File Version:	5.2.9
File Size:	2220152
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	980d70975cab28c92b457af2f0a403df
SHA1 Checksum:	57e2908c9e1299bf7031b03d743175e509c5b536
SHA256 Checksum:	2f0a35614285a9e3982b0967995c11a3081f889e4f06d867124581cfc0ab9482
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 2020\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	869888
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/25/2019

Adobe Illustrator CC CC 2019 (23.1)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeOwl.dll

5.2.11.0

5.2.11

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Owl
Software Version:	5.2.11.0
File Version:	5.2.11
File Size:	2523216
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	23a937d83d45d5ac38a9c794bf557802
SHA1 Checksum:	5c6052f3ed50aeed464caf95673bcc57abf6151e
SHA256 Checksum:	48583bfca5e7de1413eb50e946e549f3bdd7f821c533401d1b2042ce3a64c72d
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator CC 20 ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	1003520
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/25/2019

Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeOwl.dll

5.2.11.0

5.2.11

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Owl
Software Version:	5.2.11.0
File Version:	5.2.11
File Size:	2472544
File Date:	10/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	e58dfbf1a7dbd0990451004c09a2b18e
SHA1 Checksum:	8e9c9137e53161fdd17843ee12d1c7ddde791e83
SHA256 Checksum:	05235fdd80ab47add6416d5338cdfa3058d850cbfea3f5d7265c68124bed8153
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Animate CC 2019\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	985600
Linker Version:	14.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/15/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AdobeOwl.dll

5.0.34.0

5.0.34

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Owl 2014/05/12-12:39:12
Software Version:	5.0.34.0
File Version:	5.0.34
File Size:	1576560
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	89eca982b32270dffa816dfb0ce84e58
SHA1 Checksum:	d392c89c095fb528a95f10f08240d1b5019e2a79
SHA256 Checksum:	cd86c10de57f6dcb034ebb9c5cbff6c8f91acedb6bc66e9622346dd139760f91
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2 ... C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adob ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	551936
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

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Other Files Related to AdobeOwl.dll

File Name	Description	Software Program (Version)	File Size (bytes)	File Location
Sessions.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034	5303712	C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
CBS.log	Log	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034	9926890	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
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setuperr.log	Log	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020	5179	C:\Windows\Panther\NewOs\Panther\
setuperr.log	Log	Adobe Photoshop CC	3803	C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\

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