Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate DLL AIDE.dll

How to Fix AIDE.dll DLL Issues and Download Updates

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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AIDE.dll uses the DLL file extension, which is more specifically known as a Adobe Image Decode Encode Library file. It is classified as a Win32 DLL (Dynamic link library) file, created for AIDE 2014/07/09-23:40:23 by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

The first version of AIDE.dll for Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034 was seen on 05/14/2019 in Windows 10. On 07/26/2017, version 1.5.0.33159 was released for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release.

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

File Analysis Provided by Jason Geater (Author)

File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	AIDE.dll
File Extension:	DLL file extension
Description:	Adobe Image Decode Encode Library
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
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:	AIDE 2014/07/09-23:40:23
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2009 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:	0xbf0f0
Code Size:	800768

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File Info	Description
File Size:	1114 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:30:36+00:00
File Type:	Win32 DLL
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2014:07:09 19:39:27+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	11.0
Code Size:	800768
Initialized Data Size:	388096
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0xbf0f0
OS Version:	6.0
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	6.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	1.5.0.33159
Product Version Number:	1.5.0.33159
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Dynamic link library
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Windows, Latin1
Company Name:	Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Description:	Adobe Image Decode Encode Library
File Version:	1.5.0.33159
Internal Name:	AIDE
Legal Copyright:	Copyright 2009 Adobe Systems Incorporated. All Rights Reserved.
Product Name:	AIDE 2014/07/09-23:40:23
Product Version:	79.556561
Legal Trademarks:	Adobe ®

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What are AIDE.dll Error Messages?

Dynamic Link Library AIDE.dll Errors

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

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

Your AIDE.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, AIDE.dll file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Captivate, system crash while loading AIDE.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 AIDE.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 AIDE.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 AIDE.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 AIDE.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 AIDE.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 AIDE.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 AIDE.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AIDE.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 AIDE.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 Premiere Pro CC 2019\
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\Elements 2020 Organizer\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator CC 2019\Support Files\Contents\Windows\
Show 7 more directories +
Windows 10: C:\adobeTemp\ETRDFFE.tmp\1\universal\App\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Animate CC 2019\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\x64\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Captivate 2017 (32 Bit)\
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 AIDE.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 AIDE.dll Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying AIDE.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 AIDE.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 Premiere Pro CC 14

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.41688

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2018/08/10-16:31:38
Software Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Size:	3180032
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	41fe0e932df32276bd9bf82e2c8fce99
SHA1 Checksum:	2bec3a51c3c0c57322c452aedec477288cae78c8
SHA256 Checksum:	e370732d6cdb7dffa8a18f5503bad58e43b75deda041916dcacd2bcd75fda72e
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	735232
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Photoshop CC

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.41688

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2018/08/10-16:31:38
Software Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Size:	3180184
File Date:	11/16/2019
MD5 Checksum:	e0f9c21fad2ea5b2ee4d1efeb2a46373
SHA1 Checksum:	43276ec431686cde3aae0b455d491910152eeef2
SHA256 Checksum:	82e361f89872503f11798bdc1bb0fcf82de2b123d42c184f157acd52c193cd4e
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:	735232
Linker Version:	14.12
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

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.43427

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2019/04/15-11:53:50
Software Version:	1.5.0.43427
File Version:	1.5.0.43427
File Size:	3753080
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	84c220faed3ac07e5538cded7c5826f4
SHA1 Checksum:	5210f5524ef2489db991aa0007f2fe48aca9dde8
SHA256 Checksum:	36a1bd98cc61f3b407a921f437c93014a41e08535c4b53bdb5770529b697eca7
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:	817664
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

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.43427

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2019/04/15-11:53:50
Software Version:	1.5.0.43427
File Version:	1.5.0.43427
File Size:	3753072
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	f857b7f1937e9016621c87ae50f2b338
SHA1 Checksum:	ef8a6ccc8a13b45df666be80444ae7c524d2a2f0
SHA256 Checksum:	ce7159f44836c05d731c360b9a28cdde1e619fd019539bab32ad9dd5eb0de7ad
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements 2020 Organizer\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	817664
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

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.41688

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2018/08/10-16:31:38
Software Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Size:	3180112
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	8a7beacf72e381ae3d225c6d49a07a39
SHA1 Checksum:	6b9b91a7e9d1fde7caaca7350ccb6da579c604d4
SHA256 Checksum:	9d52fd0e7057c520cd3b503daefbe71dfd5f077b08ca8c1b5fad84a2e689b40c
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:	735232
Linker Version:	14.12
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

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.42725

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2019/01/15-01:07:49
Software Version:	1.5.0.42725
File Version:	1.5.0.42725
File Size:	4071000
File Date:	10/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	01d0071711e72fbdefa890d96982f126
SHA1 Checksum:	31ddc9ebe4ff561266d139b76682427516223018
SHA256 Checksum:	bf4dbd5578b1600072115ebaab14ee76961779e8feee1015da14d9d960295502
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\adobeTemp\ETRDFFE.tmp\1\universal\App\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	846336
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/15/2019

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.41688

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2018/08/10-16:31:38
Software Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Version:	1.5.0.41688
File Size:	3180128
File Date:	10/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	a497abed24e6ff0617280d525516abe3
SHA1 Checksum:	d924f2d03285f6945f4dd1b92e23936c3a7d810c
SHA256 Checksum:	e4a78ea7302afe374eae2f05216933b3077af0ec56b48a4d811a0bd50563c573
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:	735232
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/15/2019

Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.44024

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2019/06/28-13:09:33
Software Version:	1.5.0.44024
File Version:	1.5.0.44024
File Size:	3142704
File Date:	10/03/2019
MD5 Checksum:	12b1b50b205602cdc64fae96be045637
SHA1 Checksum:	55a8ca27f140aa99b0af7f5dfc9eb3cdbab3a766
SHA256 Checksum:	b0582e00b03b6115d70b7948939f07f573a5ebb6ae992d73dec6353be575cc79
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	633856
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/03/2019

Adobe Acrobat DC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.44024

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2019/06/28-13:09:33
Software Version:	1.5.0.44024
File Version:	1.5.0.44024
File Size:	3794992
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	7aaf0427f4cdf8164f637a03e1d74ba8
SHA1 Checksum:	94ed1fe11d19c7053c88c4fade76bbdd1cc5656e
SHA256 Checksum:	b40e6f29960067bef245f1bd94a21b14e1961204eb40a85d6e3c7e0b34f9b142
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acroba ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	837632
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.44024

64-bit (x64)

Expand for Detailed File Information +

OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2019/06/28-13:09:33
Software Version:	1.5.0.44024
File Version:	1.5.0.44024
File Size:	3142704
File Date:	10/14/2019
MD5 Checksum:	9680d2a3a46fd4ed79ccf09775c5dcca
SHA1 Checksum:	046a3ef9a873d0a90e3dd9b5dae8a9c2c5435171
SHA256 Checksum:	d7c0dcf4076501dbee41ed55ff1ecb3f155e1ca328f08e0447996b7d9fca8d02
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Acrobat\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 DLL
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	633856
Linker Version:	14.12
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/14/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

AIDE.dll

1.5.0.33159

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	AIDE 2014/07/09-23:40:23
Software Version:	1.5.0.33159
File Version:	1.5.0.33159
File Size:	1140336
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	aeb2d802deae0dfc01156145bfeda8cd
SHA1 Checksum:	d00430387876af6d70ce72aa3046ed7d444ba46c
SHA256 Checksum:	9a2c6312b261cca1c4a703c3a477327e48294381eed6bc0a12e2507eb86c6ab9
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:	388096
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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DLL Files Related to AIDE.dll

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msvcr90.dll	Microsoft® C Runtime Library	Microsoft® Visual Studio® 2008 (9.00.30729.6161)	641360	C:\Windows\System32\wbem\Performance\
mc_mux_mxf.dll	MXF Multiplexer	MainConcept® MXF Multiplexer (9.1)	630784	C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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