But when I go to open Photoshop CS6, I get the following error message "The programe can't start because amtlib.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the programme to fix this problem"
I was not able to uninstall using Windows uninstall command but I have done the clean up again and re-launched the software. Seems I didn't get to the end of the previous install as this time all went well and I now have a working programme (fingers crossed)
Just bought a 2nd hand iMac with Mavericks, but it would appear there has been some hacking to get Adobe products to work. I am in need of an original amt lib.dll file in order to legally get Adobe products to work. Where can I get this type of file from?
You will need to reinstall from the official Adobe installer. The amtlib.dll file is apparently part of the authorisation process, though .dll files are Windows-specific - I don't know whether Adobe also uses it on a Mac - but in any event you will need to obtain the proper installer.
On searching the internet, there are many ways of Cracking to get to use Adobe products by changing the amt lib file for a cracked version. I just need to try and get the original back. I have deleted all Adobe products from the iMac, but want to install legitimate software only.
Is your OS X installation legitimate? Because that was probably installed from another Apple ID. Based on your description, it certainly seems to be somewhat sketchy. Accordingly, it's not clear what else is installed here, and what else is going to be a problem, nor whether there's a backdoor here somewhere, etc.
How you go about it depends on the model, and on whether you already own another Mac. If you're not sure of the model, enter the serial number onthis page. Then find the model on this page to see what OS version was originally installed.
b. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.6, you need the installation media that came with it: gray installation discs, or a USB flash drive for a MacBook Air. You should have received the media from the original owner, but if you didn't, order replacements from Apple. A retail disc, or the gray discs from another model, will not work.
c. If the machine shipped with OS X 10.7 or later, you don't need media. It should start up in Internet Recovery mode when you hold down the key combination option-command-R at the startup chime. Release the keys when you see a spinning globe.
d. Some 2010-2011 models shipped with OS X 10.6 and received a firmware update after 10.7 was released, enabling them to use Internet Recovery. If you have one of those models, you can't reinstall 10.6 even from the original media, and Internet Recovery will not work either without the original owner's Apple ID. In that case, contact Apple Support, or take the machine to an Apple Store or another authorized service provider to have the OS installed.
If you already own another Mac that was upgraded in the App Store to the version of OS X that you want to install, and if the new Mac is compatible with it, then you can install it. Use Recovery Disk Assistant to prepare a USB device, then start up the new Mac from it by holding down the C key at the startup chime. Alternatively, if you have a Time Machine backup of OS X 10.7.3 or later on an external hard drive (not a Time Capsule or other network device), you can start from that by holding down the option key and selecting it from the row of icons that appears. Note that if your other Mac was never upgraded in the App Store, you can't use this method.
a. If you see a lock screen when trying to start up from installation media or in Recovery mode, then a firmware password was set by the previous owner, or the machine was remotely locked via iCloud. You'll either have to contact the owner or take the machine to an Apple Store or another service provider to be unlocked. You may be asked for proof of ownership.
d. After partitioning, quit Disk Utility and run the OS X Installer. If you're installing a version of OS X acquired from the App Store, you will need the Apple ID and password that you used. When the installation is done, the system will automatically restart into the Setup Assistant, which will prompt you to transfer the data from another Mac, its backups, or from a Windows computer. If you have any data to transfer, this is usually the best time to do it.
a. If the original owner "accepted" the bundled iLife applications (iPhoto, iMovie, and Garage Band) in the App Store so that he or she could update them, then they're irrevocably linked to that Apple ID and you won't be able to download them without buying them. Reportedly, Mac App Store Customer Service has sometimes issued redemption codes for these apps to second owners who asked.
b. If the previous owner didn't deauthorize the computer in the iTunes Store under his Apple ID, you wont be able to authorize it immediately under your ID. In that case, you'll either have to wait up to 90 days or contact iTunes Support.
c. When trying to create a new iCloud account, you might get a failure message: "Account limit reached." Apple imposes a lifetime limit of three iCloud account setups per device. Erasing the device does not reset the limit. You can still use an iCloud account that was created on another device, but you won't be able to create a new one. Contact iCloud Support for more information. The setup limit doesn't apply to Apple ID accounts used for other services, such as the iTunes and Mac App Stores, or iMessage. You can create as many of those accounts as you like.
I have now managed to get this problem sorted now, without reinstalling a clean version of the OS. All I did was remove all the Adobe stuff from the Hard Disk into the Trash and Secure Empty the Trash. This allowed me to download the new Adobe software for Photoshop and Lightroom using their superb deal of 7.49 per month. Problem sorted. Thanks for all your contributions.
Errors related to amtlib.dll can arise for a few different different reasons. For instance, a faulty application, amtlib.dll has been deleted or misplaced, corrupted by malicious software present on your PC or a damaged Windows registry.
In the vast majority of cases, the solution is to properly reinstall amtlib.dll on your PC, to the Windows system folder. Alternatively, some programs, notably PC games, require that the DLL file is placed in the game/application installation folder.
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A lot of people will download the Trial Version of Adobe CS6 and change the amtlib.dll file so the 30 day trial period is disabled. When you run Malwarebytes, it will flag this altered amtlib.dll file as a potential virus and the user unwittingly removes it. Now the Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro, or whatever program you had will not load and you get an error message saying the amtlib.dll file is missing. Simply replace the file and everything will be fine. You don't have to uninstall and reinstall, just replace the missing amtlib.dll file. If you don't have it, search the internet and download it. It will be easy to find.
You don't need to do the rollback to a former restore point. I had the same problem and simple restoring the file (which I had replaced earlier after a virus ate the real one along with a lot of other dlls) while MalwareBytes was closed down made everything work again.
I just followed my initial install instructions and copy/pasted the 32 and 64 bit versions of the amtlib.dll file in the right folders. (only DW and PS for me, since those were the only two programs I opened and had the dll's deleted before I figured out what to do)
Next I went into Malware Exlcusions option in MalewarebytesSettings and added the two Adobe folders (C:\Program Files\Adobe and C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe). Maybe a bit aggressive (ie, could have just identified all of the individual amtlib files - ugh).
CC stands for creative cloud! you basically download adobe photoshop cc 2018 from a site that had archived the direct adobe download links (not from the cc app), and then you switch out a file to make the free trial last forever.
instead, go here -cc-2018-direct-download-links.html and download photoshop. if you have pc, check if your system is 32 or 64-bit, and download the correct version for your comp. I picked this site cos it has the download links for other adobe programs too.
now uninstall Adobe Genuine Service from your system. here are instructions (from adobe!) for both windows + mac. this method works for longer- the pop-up takes a lot longer to reappear- than my previous instructions did
Download amtlib.dll file for free for the Windows platform. This DLL is produced by Adobe Systems, Incorporated. There are currently 22 versions available and the latest version is v10.0.0.274.
If a program or game requires amtlib.dll, then Windows will check for the .dll file before launching the program. If any issue is detected, it will display an error and the program won't launch. A few examples of the errors are: