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  • June 3, 2023
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I have just upgraded my illustrator to the latest version (27.5) and now it is working verry slow. I have tried everything i can find on the internet: shutting down start up apps and making adjustments in task management. Can anyone help me? 

thank you verry much!

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Correct answer Anubhav M

Hello @Axelle30264729vy17,

 

We understand how troubling it can be to experience performance issues in Illustrator, especially in the middle of work. I hope the suggestions shared by Bill and Mike helped resolve the problem. If not, kindly share more details, like the exact version of the OS/Illustrator, system config (CPU/GPU/Memory), a sample file you're having trouble with (https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/share-your-files-in-6-simple-steps/td-p/12967531), and a screen recording of the problem (https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/screen-record-an-issue-on-windows-amp-macos-for-sharing/td-p/12967727), as suggested by Monika so that we can investigate this further.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks,

Anubhav

 

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Anubhav M
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June 9, 2023

Hello @Axelle30264729vy17,

 

We understand how troubling it can be to experience performance issues in Illustrator, especially in the middle of work. I hope the suggestions shared by Bill and Mike helped resolve the problem. If not, kindly share more details, like the exact version of the OS/Illustrator, system config (CPU/GPU/Memory), a sample file you're having trouble with (https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/share-your-files-in-6-simple-steps/td-p/12967531), and a screen recording of the problem (https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator-discussions/screen-record-an-issue-on-windows-amp-macos-for-sharing/td-p/12967727), as suggested by Monika so that we can investigate this further.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks,

Anubhav

 

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Mike_Gondek10189183
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June 9, 2023

We have not heard form you. Can you please share the information requested so we can assist you better.

Mike_Gondek10189183
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June 4, 2023
Monika Gause
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June 4, 2023

Please tell us your hardware specifications.

Bill Silbert
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June 3, 2023

If you used the option to import previous settings and preferences when you upgraded then that could be the problem. Poor performance can often be an issue when using that option. Try trashing your Illustrator preference file. This will restore the program to its defaults and, hopefully, restore full performance.

To do so:

For Macintosh Users: The User Library folder in which Illustrator’s preferences are stored is hidden by default on most Macintoshes. To access it make sure that Illustrator is closed and click on the desktop to launch a Finder Window (Command-N).With this window in column view follow the path User>Home folder (it’s the folder with an icon that looks like a house—it may have the user’s name rather than “Home”) and click on the Home folder. With the Option Key pressed choose Library from the Finder Go Menu. “Library” will now appear within the Home folder. Within the Library folder find the folder called Preferences and within it find the folder called “Adobe Illustrator <Version #> Settings” (earlier versions of Illustrator might just say “Adobe Illustrator”) and the file called “com.adobe.Illustrator.plist” and delete both that folder and that file. When Illustrator is next launched it will create new preference files and the program will be restored to its defaults.

For Windows Users: You can try the quick way of resetting on a PC which is to hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift when launching Illustrator and respond affirmatively when asked if you want to reset. There have been some recent reports that the window asking if you want to reset is not popping up but that the prefs are being reset anyway. If this works great but if it doesn’t you may have to manually delete them.

To do so: On Windows 7 and above the preference files are hidden. To find them go to the Control Panel and open Folder Options and then click the View tab. Then select “Show hidden files and folders” or “Show hidden files, folders or drive options” in Advanced Settings. Then delete (or rename) the folder at the end of this path: C:\Users\[User Name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator [version number]\ Settings\<Language>. Make sure that Illustrator is closed when you do this. When you relaunch the program it will create new preference files and the program will be at its default settings.

The advantage of manually deleting preference files is that after you’ve reset up the program (make sure that no document window is open) to your liking, you can create copies of your personalized “mint” preference files (make sure that you quit the program before copying them—that finalizes your customization) and use them in the future to replace any corrupt versions you may need to delete.