Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate DLL ARKSelector.dll

How to Download and Fix ARKSelector.dll DLL Errors

Last Updated: 11/27/2023
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ARKSelector.dll is considered a type of ARKSelector Dynamic Link Library file. It is most-commonly used in Adobe Setup developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It uses the DLL file extension and is considered a Win32 DLL (Executable application) file.

ARKSelector.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/07/2015 with Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified). The latest version update [v9,0,0,23] for Adobe Captivate was 2017 Release released on 07/26/2017.

This article discusses complete file details, DLL file troubleshooting instructions for problems with ARKSelector.dll, and a comprehensive set of free downloads for every file version that has been catalogued by our team.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	ARKSelector.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	ARKSelector Dynamic Link Library
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software Program:	Adobe Setup
Legal Copyright:	© 2005-2015 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x50b8
Code Size:	19456

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File Info	Description
File Size:	35 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:42:00+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2015:07:20 16:07:52+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	12.0
Code Size:	19456
Initialized Data Size:	11264
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x50b8
OS Version:	5.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.1
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	9.0.0.23
Product Version Number:	9.0.0.23
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Description:	ARKSelector Dynamic Link Library
File Version:	9,0,0,23
Internal Name:	ARKSelector
Legal Copyright:	© 2005-2015 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Adobe Setup
Product Version:	9,0,0,23

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What are ARKSelector.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library ARKSelector.dll Errors

ARKSelector.dll is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.dll is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Captivate is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common ARKSelector.dll errors include:

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

Your ARKSelector.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, ARKSelector.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Captivate, system crash while loading ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\
Show 6 more directories +
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe Desktop Common\DEBox\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\DECore\
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 ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying ARKSelector.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 ARKSelector.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 Lightroom 6.7 (CC 2015.7)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

8.0.0.22

8,0,0,22

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	8.0.0.22
File Version:	8,0,0,22
File Size:	40088
File Date:	12/17/2019
MD5 Checksum:	07cf7899040ff10894b4d59601a1a868
SHA1 Checksum:	5951737adc74c766da9b8028e3991f9db95a0ab9
SHA256 Checksum:	794914115d9a316a37feaf740eb15dc267017f00809ffa561d22aa4eb00ffc65
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	13824
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/17/2019

Adobe Premiere Pro CC 14

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.65

9,0,0,65

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.65
File Version:	9,0,0,65
File Size:	36016
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8ed6e679555e6af70226c5e37a9b193b
SHA1 Checksum:	140db2ed96f2b9399127752d8e31a36c972b6cb8
SHA256 Checksum:	0870765cbdec0f61d168f3531de5c7210e5e722f6f75d0cfccc013e39ea1fc56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ... 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:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Photoshop CC

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.65

9,0,0,65

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.65
File Version:	9,0,0,65
File Size:	36016
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8ed6e679555e6af70226c5e37a9b193b
SHA1 Checksum:	140db2ed96f2b9399127752d8e31a36c972b6cb8
SHA256 Checksum:	0870765cbdec0f61d168f3531de5c7210e5e722f6f75d0cfccc013e39ea1fc56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ... 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:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Audition CS6 CS6

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.65

9,0,0,65

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.65
File Version:	9,0,0,65
File Size:	36016
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8ed6e679555e6af70226c5e37a9b193b
SHA1 Checksum:	140db2ed96f2b9399127752d8e31a36c972b6cb8
SHA256 Checksum:	0870765cbdec0f61d168f3531de5c7210e5e722f6f75d0cfccc013e39ea1fc56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	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:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Illustrator CC CC 2019 (23.1)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.65

9,0,0,65

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.65
File Version:	9,0,0,65
File Size:	36016
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8ed6e679555e6af70226c5e37a9b193b
SHA1 Checksum:	140db2ed96f2b9399127752d8e31a36c972b6cb8
SHA256 Checksum:	0870765cbdec0f61d168f3531de5c7210e5e722f6f75d0cfccc013e39ea1fc56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	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:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.65

9,0,0,65

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.65
File Version:	9,0,0,65
File Size:	36016
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8ed6e679555e6af70226c5e37a9b193b
SHA1 Checksum:	140db2ed96f2b9399127752d8e31a36c972b6cb8
SHA256 Checksum:	0870765cbdec0f61d168f3531de5c7210e5e722f6f75d0cfccc013e39ea1fc56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	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:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.65

9,0,0,65

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.65
File Version:	9,0,0,65
File Size:	36016
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8ed6e679555e6af70226c5e37a9b193b
SHA1 Checksum:	140db2ed96f2b9399127752d8e31a36c972b6cb8
SHA256 Checksum:	0870765cbdec0f61d168f3531de5c7210e5e722f6f75d0cfccc013e39ea1fc56
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ... 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:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

ARKSelector.dll

9.0.0.23

9,0,0,23

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Setup
Software Version:	9.0.0.23
File Version:	9,0,0,23
File Size:	35992
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	597161c9411c6b7c4d7d873e901e675d
SHA1 Checksum:	85746b517914ea42905989f289c36d15845956ce
SHA256 Checksum:	de15b0328873d2c05ca5ec95311ab4fae5f449ca59e7154b7f061a5c84f76acf
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	11264
Linker Version:	12.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

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vt_core_eng.dll	Dynamic Link Library	Adobe Captivate 2017 Release	659456	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
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