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Invalid Plugin Detected in Adobe Reader: How to Fix it
This error is often triggered by corrupt Adobe Acrobat app files
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Adobe Acrobat is one of the bestPDF reader applications, and it is available for various operating systems. Lately, users report an error message they encounter when launching Adobe AcrobatInvalid plugin detected. It can sometimes prevent the app from launching.
Also, users complain about theAdobe Acrobat Readers DC not respondingon their PC.
What does Invalid Plugin detected mean?
Many plugins and programs on your PC can cause problems with other apps. It can indicate that the services of two programs conflict with each other, resulting in errors.
However, running into theInvalid plugin detected, Adobe Reader DC will quiterror on Windows 11 means the process of another program installed on your computer is impeding Adobe Reader from launching.
Also, it may indicate that Adobe is having issues with some of its components.
Why do I get the Invalid plugin detected error?
The Invalid plugin detected Adobe Acrobat Reader DC error popping up when launching the app can be due to some factors other than issues with other programs on the PC. Some of these factors are:
Other factors not mentioned above can cause the error. Nonetheless, we’ll take you through some easy steps to fix it and get Adobe Acrobat working again.
How can I fix Invalid plugin detected Adobe Reader will quit error?
If Adobe Reader still prompts the Invalid plugin error, apply the solutions below.
1. End task for Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer
Ending tasks for the Adobe Reader app on your PC will stop any background process interfering with its functionality. You can check forshortcuts to open Task Manageron your computer.
2. Update the Adobe Reader client
Updating Adobe Reader or Acrobat will fix any bug in the previous version that can cause the error. Also, it will add new features to improve performance.
3. Perform a clean boot
Performing a clean boot will prevent all startup running programs that can cause the error from running when you start the system.
4. Remove the ComposerPlayerControl.dll file
The ComposerPlayerControl.dll file is known to be a culprit causing issues in the installation file. So, uninstalling it can resolve the error. If theFile Explorer sidebar is missingon Windows 11, you may not gain access to This PC.
5. Uninstall the Babylon translation tool
Uninstalling the Babylon translation tool can fix the error. The Babylon translation tool is a common program that causes issues with Adobe. They conflict when they are installed together on the same PC.
Further, our readers can check our guide on how to fixAdobe Reader not installingon Windows 11.
In conclusion, these steps will help troubleshoot invalid plugin detected in Adobe Acrobat. Should you have more questions or suggestions, kindly drop them below.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
