{"id":3329,"date":"2018-09-28T20:07:03","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T20:07:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/?p=3329"},"modified":"2018-11-16T20:14:13","modified_gmt":"2018-11-16T20:14:13","slug":"fix-adobegcclient-exe-system-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fileinspect.com\/blog\/fix-adobegcclient-exe-system-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix the AdobeGCClient.exe system error on Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adobe Genuine Copy Validation Client Application or adobeGCClient.exe is a process which checks the validity of any Adobe program which is running on your system. We have received reports from users that they have encountered the AdobeGCClient.exe system error during Windows startup or when launching Adobe programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is what the error message states: \u201c<\/span>The program can\u2019t start because adobe_caps.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem<\/span><\/i>.\u201d You may also see the same error message which states the MSVCP140.dll is missing.<\/span><\/p>\n

The AdobeGCClient.exe error is an indication that there is an issue with one or more of your DLL files. This can be caused by the Adobe software updates that need the DLL files. If the DLL files are missing or corrupted, you will experience the AdobeGCClient.exe error. In this article, we are going to show you how to <\/span>troubleshoot the AdobeGCClient.exe system error on Windows<\/span>. Make sure you go through all the solutions until you find the one that works for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Scan your system for malware<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Check your system files, using the System File Checker<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Change the<\/span> title for Adobegcclient.exe<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Install Microsoft C++ Redistributable<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Make sure that your Adobe Software is updated<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Reinstall the Adobe Software<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Solution 1. Scan your system for malware<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The effects of viruses on your system can be varied. Malware often chooses DLL files to corrupt because they can go undetected for a long time. But sometimes, if an infected DLL file is responsible for a program you use often, then you will get error messages. In this case, there is a high probability that a virus has infected the DLL files which are responsible for your Adobe software. To fix this problem, you need to scan your system for malware.<\/span><\/p>\n

    We recommend that you download and install\u00a0<\/span>Auslogics Anti-Malware<\/span><\/a>. It will scan your system and eliminate all viruses which are masking themselves as system files. This anti-malware tool will protect you against malware and let you surf the internet without the fear of being infected. Note that most viruses get into your system from the websites you visit. Also, you can schedule regular scans, using this tool. It will eliminate all the viruses which are lurking around. The virus definition of the tool is updated on a regular basis to make sure that it can protect your system from newly created viruses.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Solution 2. Check your system files, using System File Checker<\/span><\/h2>\n

    The System File Checker is a powerful Windows tool which is used to fix problems with your system files. It will be able to repair or restore missing or corrupted DLL files. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span> So, you should be able to use the System File Checker in cases like this. Here is how to use the System File Checker:<\/span><\/p>\n