Adobe Systems Incorporated Adobe Captivate EXE PhotoshopServer.exe

PhotoshopServer.exe - Download and Fix EXE Errors

Last Updated: 12/08/2025
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The development of Adobe Media Core CS6 by Adobe Systems Incorporated prompted the latest creation of PhotoshopServer.exe. It is also known as a Windows Executable file (file extension EXE), which is classified as a type of Win32 EXE (Unknown) file.

The first version of PhotoshopServer.exe was released for the Windows 10 Operating System on 04/30/2010 inside Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified). On 07/26/2017, version 6.0.0.0 was released for Adobe Captivate 2017 Release.

In this article, you will find detailed PhotoshopServer.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	PhotoshopServer.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Object File Type:	Unknown
File Type:	Executable Application
Description:	Windows Executable
File Operating System:	Win32
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Adobe Systems, Incorporated
Software Program:	Adobe Media Core CS6
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) Adobe Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
Entry Point:	0x20c47
Code Size:	142848

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File Info	Description
File Size:	190 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2020:02:22 04:30:03+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2012:03:16 11:15:29+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	10.0
Code Size:	142848
Initialized Data Size:	45056
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x20c47
OS Version:	5.1
Image Version:	0.0
Subsystem Version:	5.1
Subsystem:	Windows command line
File Version Number:	6.0.0.0
Product Version Number:	6.0.0.0
File Flags Mask:	0x0017
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Win32
Object File Type:	Unknown
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Adobe Systems, Incorporated
File Version:	6.0.0.0
Internal Name:	PhotoshopServer
Legal Copyright:	Copyright (c) Adobe Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Product Name:	Adobe Media Core CS6
Product Version:	6.0.0

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What are PhotoshopServer.exe Error Messages?

PhotoshopServer.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Adobe Captivate errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when PhotoshopServer.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Adobe Captivate is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Adobe Captivate.

In most cases, PhotoshopServer.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these PhotoshopServer.exe error messages mean that Adobe Captivate was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Adobe Captivate will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common PhotoshopServer.exe errors include:

PhotoshopServer.exe - Bad Image.
PhotoshopServer.exe Application Error.
PhotoshopServer.exe could not be found.
PhotoshopServer.exe could not be installed.
PhotoshopServer.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
PhotoshopServer.exe could not be started.
PhotoshopServer.exe failed to initialize properly.
PhotoshopServer.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
PhotoshopServer.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
PhotoshopServer.exe is not running.
Cannot find PhotoshopServer.exe.
Error starting program: PhotoshopServer.exe.
Faulting Application Path: PhotoshopServer.exe.
The file PhotoshopServer.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - PhotoshopServer.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because PhotoshopServer.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the PhotoshopServer.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting PhotoshopServer.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Adobe Media Core CS6. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Adobe Systems, Incorporated, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of PhotoshopServer.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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\Elements 2020 Organizer\
Windows 10: C:\adobeTemp\ETRDFFE.tmp\1\universal\App\
Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Media Encoder CS6\
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 PhotoshopServer.exe 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 PhotoshopServer.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying PhotoshopServer.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Adobe Systems Incorporated typically does not release Adobe Captivate EXE 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 PhotoshopServer.exe and all other EXE files for Adobe Captivate. An incorrectly installed EXE 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

PhotoshopServer.exe

13.0.0.225

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Server CC 2019
Software Version:	13.0.0.225
File Version:	13.0.0.225
File Size:	300032
File Date:	12/09/2019
MD5 Checksum:	ac159ccb018505ec812798fda0613c67
SHA1 Checksum:	b1f1bb8ea7dd7790d4d91a830e72d30b5a11f975
SHA256 Checksum:	1e61402a067799acbe7aed746aa62fa09367f14d9ca66f04737237d4964d9d9c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Premiere Pro CC 2019\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	107520
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	12/09/2019

Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoshopServer.exe

13.0.4.13

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Server CC 2019
Software Version:	13.0.4.13
File Version:	13.0.4.13
File Size:	218224
File Date:	10/25/2019
MD5 Checksum:	9b1d219dc998a51bbfb6fe5239450d04
SHA1 Checksum:	377b74ca9cb699124b265b1811c138aaad267669
SHA256 Checksum:	4d5527ec98619139cf9435fe6eaffb4415dfaede927dea7a92d1018600dca303
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files\Adobe\Elements 2020 Organizer\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	90112
Linker Version:	14.16
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/25/2019

Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoshopServer.exe

13.1.5.35

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Server CC 2019
Software Version:	13.1.5.35
File Version:	13.1.5.35
File Size:	299096
File Date:	10/15/2019
MD5 Checksum:	2635de9a77d409aeff3508e02844ab98
SHA1 Checksum:	df0a50a0cfa612f9dd8d3c822cc51bf503abbd78
SHA256 Checksum:	6399c3a770b39ad26fae69df12a8848ce06d8a5703c94982aec91f9b583b4921
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\adobeTemp\ETRDFFE.tmp\1\universal\App\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	106496
Linker Version:	14.13
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	10/15/2019

Adobe Captivate 2017 Release

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

PhotoshopServer.exe

6.0.0.0

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Adobe Media Core CS6
Software Version:	6.0.0.0
File Version:	6.0.0.0
File Size:	194728
File Date:	02/22/2020
MD5 Checksum:	c49068db42c6746ce771f1ae7caea577
SHA1 Checksum:	75e4ba46ae56103d063a25058ffe19e64a7fb704
SHA256 Checksum:	4da4aaaad34f47559b62be9fc81c79a92020ef1f193244348dbb891a5b21ecf0
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Media Encod ...

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	0.0
Initialized Data Size:	45056
Linker Version:	10.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows command line
Subsystem Version:	5.1
File Modification Date/Time:	02/22/2020

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Other Files Related to PhotoshopServer.exe

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\
Sessions.back.xml	Extensible Markup Language	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019.012.20034	5303712	C:\Windows\servicing\Sessions\
CBS.log	Log	Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)	888626	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
CBS.log	Log	Adobe Illustrator CC CC 2019 (23.1)	1000452	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
CBS.log	Log	Adobe Photoshop Elements 2020	1076446	C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\

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