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Aug 28, 2025 12:21 AM UTC
Question

Lightroom system error

 can anyone tell me what happened here?

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dj_paige
Legend
Aug 28, 2025 9:42 AM UTC

The error message says: "re-installing the program may fix this problem"

 

I would try that first.

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Community Expert
Aug 28, 2025 7:19 AM UTC

Does Lightroom is running in the past?

What has been changed on your system before the error occour?

 

Try resetting the preferences of Lightroom Classic:  How to reset Lightroom Classic preferences (adobe.com)

It's recommended to backup your preferences before you reset the preferences to the default settings: 

https://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom-classic/kb/preference-file-and-other-file-locations.html

 

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KR Seals
Community Expert
Community Expert
Aug 28, 2025 12:55 AM UTC

What is the exact version of your operating system? Windows or Mac?

It looks like your Lightroom Classic installation is defective or missing components. Perhaps damaged by a disk flaw.

Reinstall as recommended. Use the Creative Cloud app to uninstall the existing app then, restart the computer and reinstall.

 

 

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