Sync_util.dll: How to Fix DLL Errors, Download, and Update

Last Updated: 12/05/2023
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Adobe Photoshop Elements Membership Services Library files such as sync_util.dll utilize the DLL file extension. This file is considered a Win64 DLL (Executable application) file, and was first created by Adobe Systems Incorporated for the Elements Organizer software package.

sync_util.dll was first released in the Windows 10 Operating System on 10/01/2019 with Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020. This is not only most recent release from Adobe Systems Incorporated, but it's the only version known in existence.

Please continue reading to find your correct sync_util.dll file version download (free), detailed file information, and DLL file troubleshooting instructions.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: sync_util.dll
File Extension: DLL file extension
Description: Adobe Photoshop Elements Membership Services 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: Elements Organizer
Legal Copyright: © 2015 Adobe Systems Incorporated
File Details
Character Set: Unicode
Language Code: English (U.S.)
File Flags: Private build, Special build
File Flags Mask: 0x003f
Entry Point: 0x110270
Code Size: 1313280


What are sync_util.dll Error Messages?


Dynamic Link Library sync_util.dll Errors

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

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



How to Fix sync_util.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 sync_util.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):

  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 sync_util.dll error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Adobe Photoshop Elements 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 Elements 2020 and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

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

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

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020

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 sync_util.dll 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 sync_util.dll 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 sync_util.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 sync_util.dll file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free sync_util.dll files for every applicable version of Adobe Photoshop Elements. 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 sync_util.dll Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Photoshop Elements folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements 2020 Organizer\
  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 sync_util.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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CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying sync_util.dll to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Photoshop Elements 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 sync_util.dll and all other DLL files for Adobe Photoshop Elements. An incorrectly installed DLL file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

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