How to Download, Fix, and Update Photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat

Last Updated: 12/05/2023
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Game Data files such as photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat utilize the DAT file extension. This file is considered a Dynamic Link Library (Game Data) file, and was first created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the Adobe Photoshop CC software package.

photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat was initially released with Adobe Photoshop CC on 04/07/2013 for the Windows 10 Operating System. This is not only most recent release from Adobe Systems Incorporated, but it's the only version known in existence.

This article discusses complete file details, DAT file troubleshooting instructions for problems with photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat, 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: photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat
File Extension: DAT file extension
File Type: Dynamic Link Library
Description: Game Data
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Adobe Photoshop CC
Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Software Version: CC
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 3810
Oldest File Date: 11/16/2019
Latest File Date: 11/16/2019


What are photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat Errors

photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat is considered a type of Dynamic Link Library (DLL) file. Dynamic Link Library files, like photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat, are essentially a "guide book" that stores information and instructions for executable (EXE) files - like Setup.exe - to follow. These files were created so that multiple programs (eg. Adobe Photoshop) could share the same photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat 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 DAT 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 photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Photoshop is starting up, or in some cases already running. Some of the most common photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat errors include:

Your photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Photoshop), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Photoshop, system crash while loading photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat, 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.



How to Fix photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat 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 photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat 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):

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

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

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

  1. Hit the Windows Start button
  2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
  3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
  4. Find the entry for Adobe Photoshop CC and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Adobe Photoshop CC

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 photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

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

If Windows Update failed to resolve the photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.



If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat 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 photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

  1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Photoshop folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Startup Scripts CC\Adobe Photoshop\photoshop_v2018\
  4. 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 photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat 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.



Download photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Photoshop DAT 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 photoshop_v2018_ja_JP.dat and all other DAT files for Adobe Photoshop. An incorrectly installed DAT file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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