Event ID 80 SideBySide

[SatheeshA]

I am getting the below error while trying to open Dreamweaver though the application runs alright. The errors started to appear after the CC update. Could someone please suggest me how to fix these issues.

Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Dreamweaver CC\Dreamweaver.exe".Error in manifest or policy file "" on line . A component version required by the application conflicts with another component version already active. Conflicting components are:. Component 1: C:\Windows\WinSxS\manifests\amd64_microsoft.windows.common-controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.7601.17514_none_fa396087175ac9ac.manifest. Component 2: C:\Windows\WinSxS\manifests\x86_microsoft.windows.common-controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.7601.17514_none_41e6975e2bd6f2b2.manifest.

[Arindam_G]

Hi SatheeshA,

Have you installed some "Windows Updates" lately? If yes, then this issue is most probably happening due to the updates. We have had exactly same issues reported by other customers (with same Windows event logs).

Please follow the steps mentioned below and see if you get a resolution to your issue:

1. Uninstall Dreamweaver CC

2. Do a "System Restore" on your Windows machine back to somewhere in early/mid JULY (if that's available) or earlier.

3. Install Dreamweaver CC and then update to latest version 13.1 build # 6443

4. Optional - If you wish, you can install the available Windows Updates.

Please let us know if you still face this issue.

Thanks,

Arindam

[dv8kiwi]

This has been happening to me to since a Windows Update on Sept 11th. I'm not going to restore to that time because it is too far back, but it is clear that it is something to do with the update. However Windows updates are necessary, So I hope Adobe fixes this soon.

My report is exactly the same:

Activation context generation failed for "C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Dreamweaver CC\Dreamweaver.exe".Error in manifest or policy file "" on line . A component version required by the application conflicts with another component version already active. Conflicting components are:. Component 1: C:\Windows\WinSxS\manifests\amd64_microsoft.windows.common-controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.7601.17514_none_fa396087175ac9ac.manifest. Component 2: C:\Windows\WinSxS\manifests\x86_microsoft.windows.common-controls_6595b64144ccf1df_6.0.7601.17514_none_41e6975e2bd6f2b2.manifest.

[TDRonline]

I too have this issue since I reinstalled Dreamweaver a few days ago, after the Dreamweaver update. Also my taskbar icon will not display, but my desktop shortcut does. I tried dragging the desktop icon to my taskbar to pin (Windows7 x64 Pro) and it still shows no icon, just a default missing icon.

What is going on with Dreamweaver?

[Preran]

Hi TDRonline,

Did you try the solution suggested by Arindam?

Thanks,

Preran

[dv8kiwi]

I'm also still waiting for a solution to this, the solution suggested by Arindam doesn't work for me.

[Preran]

Sorry about that. I am checking with Arindam to see if I can get additional inputs for you. You might have to wait a bit as he is back in office on Monday. Meanwhile, I will try asking other people as well.

Thanks,

Preran

[dv8kiwi]

Thanks Preran. Any update on this?

[Preran]

Hi dv8kiwi,

I am on it. Will update this post as soon as I have some information.

Thanks,

Preran

[SatheeshA]

Thank you Arindam, Tried according to your instructions but still the errors are coming up. Also tried Re-Installing complete Adobe suite and no luck

[Arindam_G]

Hi,

Unfortunately, at this moment, this is the only solution we have for this issue. We will try to investigate this further.

Thanks,

Arindam Ghosh

[dv8kiwi]

Which is the only solution?

[Arindam_G]

My first reply to SatheeshA is the solution that has worked for other users.

[dv8kiwi]

Oh, ok. Can't do that. Too far in the past for system restore. I doubt if that would work for any users going forward. Like me people will only discover the error when they see the error log and they don't look very often. If they find it now they'll see it stretching back to July. So I think there needs to be a fix. Thanks.

[dv8kiwi]

This problem is serious and needs to be fixed. It slows the system and DW, and seems to be affecting MS Outlook 2007 when DW is running.

[dv8kiwi]

?

[Preran]

Hi dv8kiwi,

From what I understand, we have logged a bug for this issue and it is going to be fixed in the next update.

Thanks,

Preran

[dv8kiwi]

That would be good. Thanks!

[dv8kiwi]

Come on Adobe! THIS IS SERIOUS AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. It is causing my system to freeze and the only way to shut down is switching off the power, ctrl-alt-del and task manager also frozen. This is UNACCEPTABLE behaviour in Windows. The only thing showing in the event log are multiple instances of this error before the crash.

[TDRonline]

Only thing I can suggest is to uninstall it for the time being. I had too because it locks up my system when that side-by-side error shows up. It is a big issue when in Photoshop and going back and forth to DW, I've just had it and uninstalled and install Bracket instead.

[dv8kiwi]

Me too. Might just have to uninstall till I hear about a fix

[Mr__Jasinski]

I am still experiencing this issue -any idea when it will be resolved?

Windows 7 here

[dv8kiwi]

Yes, still waiting. Having to use other software. I will soon be testing a promising replacement to Dreamweaver. Come on Adobe, don't make us do that!

[Arindam_G]

Hi All,

Can you please try out the below mentioned 2 possible workarounds (try workaround 1 first since it is easier):

Workaround 1:

1. Install Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Runtime by visiting http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=29
2. Restart your system
3. Launch Dreamweaver CC

Workaround 2:

1. Open "Windows Explorer" and go to "<Installation drive>:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Dreamweaver CC"
2. Make a backup of "Dreamweaver.exe"
3. Download and install "Resource Tuner" from this link: http://www.restuner.com/download.htm
4. Launch "Resource Tuner"
5. Go to menu "File -> Open File..."
6. Browse to "<Installation drive>:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Dreamweaver CC" and select "Dreamweaver.exe"
7. Click "Open"
8. On the left-hand-side, expand "Manifest"
9. Select the file displayed under "Manifest"
10. Click the "Resource Editor" button
11. Locate the following section (please note that the value for "publicKeyToken" may vary) <dependency><dependentAssembly><assemblyIdentity type="win32" name="Microsoft.Windows.Common-Controls" version="6.0.0.0" processorArchitecture="*" publicKeyToken="6595b64144ccf1df" language="*"></assemblyIdentity></dependentAssembly></dependency>
12. Select and delete the entire section as in previous step
13. Click OK
14. Click Yes (for the confirmation dialog)
15. Go to menu "File -> Save File As..."
16. Keep the name as "Dreamweaver.exe" and click "Save"
17. Click Yes (for the confirmation dialog)
18. Close "Resource Tuner"
19. Launch Dreamweaver CC

Please let us know if this workaround works for you.

Thanks for your patience.

Thanks,

Arindam Ghosh

[Mr__Jasinski]

No - happens to both Dreamweaver CC and Photoshop CC

I did both workarounds