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joshs8347015
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May 28, 2026 12:41 AM UTC
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AI models are downloading please try again later.

when trying to use presets I'm getting the error saying some AI models are downloading please try again later.   This is making the program unusable. 

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    Participant
    Oct 3, 2026 10:13 AM UTC

    lightroom 15.5.1 Run as Administrator. It worked right away—I downloaded the presets and everything is working. Thanks.

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    joshs8347015
    Participant
    May 29, 2026 1:56 PM UTC

    I am still on Windows 10, and yes it closed normally.  It is the last two updates that is causing the problem.  I had to go back to 2 versions ago to get it working again.  Something in those last two updates is causing the problem. 

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    Sameer K
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    Jun 8, 2026 3:19 PM UTC

    Thanks for sharing the update. If you’re still seeing this issue, please update Lightroom to the latest version and follow the steps shared here: 

     

    Thanks!
    Sameer K

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    Sameer K
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 28, 2026 2:57 PM UTC

    Hey, @joshs8347015. Welcome to the Lightroom Community. I am sorry for the trouble you've had with this issue.

    What operating system are you working on? Did Lightroom close normally the last time it worked, or is this a fresh installation on this machine? Try these steps to get Lightroom to launch:


    • Reset Lightroom by holding the OPT/ALT + SHIFT when you launch Lightroom and select 'Yes'.

    • macOS: Ensure Lightroom has the required permissions: https://adobe.ly/3DyUwsz

    • Windows: Go to the Lightroom installation folder > right-click Lightroom.exe > Run as Administrator


    Let me know how it goes. 

    Thanks!
    Sameer K

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