Download AppPrefs.xml and Fix Errors

Last Updated: 12/06/2023
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Extensible Markup Language files, such as AppPrefs.xml, are considered a type of XML (Extensible Markup Language) file. They are associated with the XML file extension, developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated for Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified).

The first release in the Windows 10 Operating System for AppPrefs.xml was on 04/30/2010 inside Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified). According to our records, this release is the only version of this file offered by Adobe Systems Incorporated.

Please see below for more detailed information, XML file troubleshooting instructions, and free downloads of different versions of AppPrefs.xml.

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File Overview


General Information
File Name: AppPrefs.xml
File Extension: XML file extension
File Type: Data
Description: Extensible Markup Language
MIME Type: application/xml
User Popularity Rating:
 
Developer and Software Information
Software Program: Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)
Developer: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Software: Adobe Flash Professional CC
Software Version: (not specified)
File Details
File Size (Bytes): 315
Oldest File Date: 10/15/2019
Latest File Date: 10/15/2019


What are AppPrefs.xml Error Messages?


General AppPrefs.xml Runtime Errors

AppPrefs.xml file errors often occur during the startup phase of Adobe Flash Professional CC, but can also occur while the program is running. These types XML errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Adobe Flash Professional CC is running. Here are some of the most common AppPrefs.xml runtime errors:

Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Library

Runtime Error!

Program: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Animate\2019\AppPrefs.xml

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.
Please contact the application's support team for more information.


Most XML errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your AppPrefs.xml file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Adobe Flash Professional CC), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, AppPrefs.xml file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Adobe Flash Professional CC, system crash while loading or saving AppPrefs.xml, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.



How to Fix AppPrefs.xml 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 AppPrefs.xml 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 AppPrefs.xml error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

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

You can uninstall Adobe Flash Professional CC 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 Flash Professional CC (not specified) and click "Uninstall"
  5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Adobe Flash Professional CC software.

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

Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified)

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 AppPrefs.xml 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 AppPrefs.xml 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 AppPrefs.xml 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 AppPrefs.xml file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free AppPrefs.xml files for every applicable version of Adobe Flash Professional CC. 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 AppPrefs.xml Files".
  2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
  3. Copy this file to the appropriate Adobe Flash Professional CC folder location:
    Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Animate\2019\
  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 AppPrefs.xml 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 AppPrefs.xml Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)


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

Windows 10


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File Name Description Software Program (Version) File Size (bytes) File Location
{FLPR-19.2.1-64-ADBEAD... Extensible Markup Language Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) 12384 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
MANIFEST.XML Extensible Markup Language Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) 2109 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
flyin-pause-flyout.xml Extensible Markup Language Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) 3596 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\
MANIFEST.XML Extensible Markup Language Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) 1466 C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows...
FlashPlayer10_3.xml Extensible Markup Language Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) 3628 C:\Windows\System32\winevt\Logs\

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CBS.log Log Adobe Flash Professional CC (not specified) 888626 C:\Windows\Logs\CBS\
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setuperr.log Log Adobe Illustrator CC CC 2019 (23.1) 23561 C:\Windows\Logs\DPX\
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