CoreFoundation 11 x64.dll MISSING?

[Ev Barney]

I am getting this message when i try to boot Photoshop cs4 64 bit. The 32 bit version is fine. BUT if I open a document with photoshop as the default ap, I get the message. I have uninstalled adn reinstalled the entire Adobe CS4 suite - no joy.

Fragmentation is not an issue, as my OS drive is solid state.

I use Microsoft Security essentials as my anti-virus ap. And, I've run Spybot S&D, as well as Iobit Advanced Care pro to try and locate/fix the problem.

I've also followed advice I've seen on the net to uninstall adn reinstall Apple software (Quicktime, iTunes, etc . . .) but that hasn't helped. I've also uninstalled and reinstalled the entire Adobe CS4. It didn't help.

LOTS of sites like this one want to sell me their magic fixes. I'm dubious. Particulalry sinc enone of them tell you the price untill you have DLed and scanned.

I've also searched the registry using the RUN command - and can't find any reference to CoreFoundation (well GOSH - the error DID say it was missing) and even (I think) reputable site sites that offer a CoreFoundation .dll for download don't offer ones with this string: 11 x64 - but that may be irrelevant.

My PC has did hang on me a couple of times since this started, so I'm afraid of things getting worse.

Any thoughts?

 

[cluberti]

Given that file is installed and in use by iTunes and/or Quicktime (seems that the Apple "helper" apps install this), reinstaling Photoshop isn't likely to help:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/819736
MobileMe: "CoreFoundation.dll was not found" or " Apple Application Support is missing" alert

What you could do, however, is run process monitor from sysinternals, configure it to only watch files (ignore registry / process events / etc by unclicking those buttons in the top toolbar in procmon), and then start the app until you get the error. Stop procmon logging (F12), and then search for that .dll name and see exactly where it's looking. You will need to put that .dll in whatever location seems most appropriate, and/or figure out what installed that .dll in the first place (again, it seems to be a Quicktime/iTunes .dll, so perhaps reinstallation of those packages will fix it?).

 

[Ev Barney]

Given that file is installed and in use by iTunes and/or Quicktime (seems that the Apple "helper" apps install this), reinstaling Photoshop isn't likely to help:
Adobe Forums: Missing file: CoreFoundation_v11x64.dll
MobileMe: "CoreFoundation.dll was not found" or " Apple Application Support is missing" alert

What you could do, however, is run process monitor from sysinternals, configure it to only watch files (ignore registry / process events / etc by unclicking those buttons in the top toolbar in procmon), and then start the app until you get the error. Stop procmon logging (F12), and then search for that .dll name and see exactly where it's looking. You will need to put that .dll in whatever location seems most appropriate, and/or figure out what installed that .dll in the first place (again, it seems to be a Quicktime/iTunes .dll, so perhaps reinstallation of those packages will fix it?).

okay - thanks will try that - BUT - does it matter that my error message has thouse numbers (11 x 64 - and keep in mnd this only comes up with the 64 bit version of Photoshop) or can i just use the corefoundation.dll? :shock:

Also - I've done the "take out all apple aps and reinstall" thing and it's not fixed. siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh

 

[cluberti]

okay - thanks will try that - BUT - does it matter that my error message has thouse numbers (11 x 64 - and keep in mnd this only comes up with the 64 bit version of Photoshop) or can i just use the corefoundation.dll? :shock:

Also - I've done the "take out all apple aps and reinstall" thing and it's not fixed. siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiigh

#1 - Yes, it matters. #2, use procmon at this point to figure out where it thinks the file should be, but isn't .

 

[Ev Barney]

okay - tried a number of things (first the ones you suggested) and here is what worked - (Keep in mind that uninstalling and reinstalling the suite DID NOT work so go figure):

Removed the plug-in folder (nope - hadn't added any to PS - just what it come with) then reinstalled just PS x64 without any other deletions.


got joy.

what can i say?

all is well



thanks for the support!

A number of sites (inclduing Adobe) talk aobut various causes for this error. The "remove plug-in folder" fix that worked came from an Adobe forum post - i just don't recall which one!