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The Application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022) Adobe Acrobat Error

By: Waseem Patwegar

The Application was unable to start correctly error usually appears while trying to open a PDF File or run Adobe Acrobat reader. You will find below the steps to fix this error in Windows 10.

Application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022) Adobe Acrobat Error

The Application Was Unable to Start Correctly (0xc0000022)

The Application was Unable to Start Correctly (0xc0000022) error message in Windows 10 is known to usually occur due to Adobe Acrobat software being corrupted and File Permission issues.

Hence, follow the methods in the same sequence as provided below to rule out and fix the two known reasons for this error.

1. Repair Adobe Acrobat Software

Adobe Acrobat software can sometimes become glitchy on Windows 10 computers due to file corruption or other reasons.

1. Open Settings on your computer and click on Apps.

Apps Tab on Windows Setting Screen

2. Next, click on Apps & Features in the left pane. In the right-pane, click on Adobe Acrobat > Modify.

Modify Adobe Acrobat Reader Software

3. On the pop-up, select the Repair option and click on the Next button.

Repair Adobe Acrobat Reader Software

4. Wait for your computer to repair and reinstall Adobe Acrobat Software on your computer.

5. Once the program is repaired/reinstalled, click on the Finish button to close the screen.

After reinstalling Adobe Acrobat, open the PDF File again and see if you are still getting “The Application was unable to start correctly” error message.

2. Check User Permissions for Adobe Acrobat

Make sure that your User Account has the required permissions to use Acrobat program.

1. Right-click on the shortcut for Adobe Acrobat and click on Properties.

Open Adobe Acrobat Properties

Note: If you did not create a shortcut for Adobe Acrobat, right-click on the .exe file that you had downloaded while installing Adobe Acrobat.

2. On Adobe Acrobat properties screen, click on the Security > User Account > Edit.. button.

Edit User Permissions For Adobe Acrobat

As you can see in above screen, the User does not have Full Control to use Adobe Acrobat software.

3. On the next screen, select your User Account, and grant Fill Control to this User Account.

Grant Full Control to User For Adobe Acrobat Reader

4. Click on Apply > OK to save the settings on your computer.

After this you should be able to use Adobe Acrobat, without encountering any error message on your computer.

3. Check User Permission for PDF File

It is possible that the PDF file that you are trying to open is restricted and you do not have the required permission to view, edit or print the file.

1. Right-click on the PDF File that you were trying to open or print and click on Properties.

Open File Properties on Windows PC

2. On the Properties screen, click on the Security tab and click on the Edit button.

Edit File Security Permissions Option

3. On the next screen, click on your User Account and grant Full control to your User Account.

Grant Full Permission to User For PDF File

4. Click on Apply & OK.

4. Repair Microsoft Visual C++

Programs and Apps in Windows 10 make use of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable to work properly on your computer.

1. Open Settings on your computer and click on Apps.

2. On the Apps screen, click on Apps & Features in the left pane. In the right-pane, click on Microsoft Visual C++  Redistributable and then click on the Modify button.

Modify Microsoft Visual C++ on Windows PC

Note: Instead of scrolling down, search by typing “redistributable” in the search bar.

3. On the pop-up that appears, click on the Repair option.

Repair Microsoft Visual C++ Redistribute on Windows PC

4. Wait for the repair process to be completed.

After this, restart your computer and see if you are able to use Adobe Acrobat program, without coming across any error messages.

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