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January 22, 2026
Question

Lightroom v9.1 Launch Error

  • January 22, 2026
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I am encountering a persistent issue with Lightroom Desktop (v9.1) on Windows 11. The app fails to launch and displays two error messages: "invalid capture index" and "can only init the Organize Module once."

System Info:

  • OS: Windows 11 (fully updated)

  • Version: Lightroom v9.1

What I have tried so far:

  • Restarted my PC and checked Task Manager (no duplicate processes found).

  • Attempted to reset preferences using the Alt+Shift shortcut.

  • Performed a clean uninstall and reinstalled the app through Creative Cloud.

  • Checked AppData folders, but the issue remains.

      

1 reply

Srishti_Bali
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January 22, 2026

Hi @614_%8450

 

Thank you for reaching out. I appreciate your patience with this issue. Could you please confirm when this problem began? Have there been any recent changes to your system, such as the installation of new antivirus software, web extensions, product updates, or operating system updates? Was version 9.1 functioning correctly before this issue arose?

 

Regards,

Srishti

614_%8450Author
January 22, 2026

Hi @Srishti Bali14648992 

The problem started yesterday. Lightroom v9.1 was functioning correctly until I installed and used ImagenAI. It worked fine for a few hours, and then Lightroom suddenly started showing these errors. (ImagenAI still works fine and can access my data)

MassC
Legend
January 22, 2026

Hey @614_%8450

 

Thank you for confirming. Since Lightroom may open it all the way to collect a diagnostic log, you'll need to do the following.

  1. Launch Lr to see the error, then quit.
  2. Grab the file at /Users/[USERNAME]/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom CC/lrcc_console.log 

Please attach that log to your response. Thank you! 

^CM