Creating a whole new Microsoft account is not a fix. It is a workaround until Adobe repair the obvious bug. If i create a new user account, Windows 10 and all associated stuff pertaining to my Microsoft account like office 365, my network, business and attached computers will all become my new problem... and a problem far bigger, expensive and more time consuming than missing Mask handles on Premiere. I'm not mad at Adobe at all. My first post was to help users with my workaround that worked for me where the above workarounds and fixes didn't work. Also to help Adobe so that they can see that the above is not a FIX for everyone. Thought it might help someone but already I'm just wasting time defending myself on forums. ... View more

Renaming the file - yes... didn't work. Creating a new user account - I'm not creating and logging in as a new user account to get around an obvious bug in this $65 a month software. Had no issues with cc 2015. ... View more

The Adobe answer provided by Vidya doesnt work for me but switching to the 'effects' workspace at the top of the screen does make the handles come back. Not the best solution as I've just bought an annual subscription and found my first bug in 7 minutes, but at least i can keep working. ... View more