Likewise, you can check out our detailed guide on fixing Adobe Premiere Pro if it’s not exporting full video.

Why is Adobe Media Encoder not working?

Adobe Media Encoder may not work under different circumstances and for several reasons. Sometimes, it may appear as AME not working with After Effects. Hence, check other likely causes below:

Issues with other compositions added to Adobe Media Encoder – The system may run into problems when trying to launch or perform some tasks on Adobe Media Encoder on your PC if it doesn’t support the composition added to it. Issues with the AME update – AME may not work because of faulty or unstable updates. If you recently installed an update on any Adobe 2023 product line, it can impede its performance and affect other products. Corrupted or missing Adobe CC Media files – Having issues with the Adobe Media Encoder executable files can cause irregularities in the app. The Adobe CC may be corrupt or not accessible, making it difficult for the app to use the needed resources. Malware or virus infections – They can corrupt the app or prevent communication between the app and the necessary files. Do not hesitate to check out our recommended list for the best anti-malware software to troubleshoot this.

Now, let’s explore the possible ways to troubleshoot the Adobe Media Encoder app if it’s not opening on your PC.

What can I do if Adobe Media Encoder stops working?

Before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps, apply the following:

Turn off background apps running on your computer. Temporarily disable antivirus software. Restart Windows in Safe Mode and check if the error persists.

If the issues persist, try the solutions below:

1. Reset the CC Media files

Running the executable file will remove and reset the corrupted CC Media preferences files. Also, it’ll reset all the settings and fix issues preventing AME from working.

2. Remove Adobe Media Encoder temp settings

Removing the temp files allows the app to collect usable files and delete the corrupt or faulty ones. Check ways to run File Explorer as an administrator in Windows 11 if it is required in the process. SPONSORED

3. Turn off Adobe Media Encoder Parallel Encoding feature

Disabling the Parallel Encoding feature will fix any interference the alternative encoder is causing the program.

4. Update your graphics drivers

AME uses many graphics features, so updating the graphics drivers will fix bugs causing issues with Adobe Media Encoder. Do not hesitate to check out our detailed article on updating graphics drivers on Windows 11 if you have any problems with the above steps. You can also try a faster alternative to update your graphics drivers, and it is an automatic program like DriverFix that helps you locate the latest driver updates for your device from a vast database. ⇒ Get DriverFix

5. Reset Adobe Media Encoder Preferences

Resetting the preferences can fix the problem and return the settings to default. Alternatively, you can read about the Adobe Acrobat Readers DC not responding on the PC. Also, our guide on how to fix Adobe Reader if it’s not installing is applicable to other Adobe products. Should you have further questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.

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