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ismithan
ismithan
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July 30, 2024
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Lightroom won't start for me

  • July 30, 2024
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This error appears and I can't do anything else, it happens out of nowhere

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    Correct answer ismithan

    Thanks, I was able to resolve it. If anyone tries and can't, I resolved it by using the program 'Everything' storage search for Windows. I searched for 'Lightroom' and deleted everything related to the program. If something couldn't be deleted, I used 'IObit Unlocker' to unlock and delete it.

    PS: I tried uninstalling it from Creative Cloud and it didn't work.

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    Rikk Flohr-Retired
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    Rikk Flohr-RetiredCommunity Manager
    July 30, 2024

    You likely have a bad install.

     

    Clean Lightroom Install Procedure

    Close Lightroom

    Restart the computer

    Use the Adobe Creative Cloud App to uninstall Lightroom

    Restart the computer

    Install Lightroom via the Creative Cloud App without launching any other programs.

    Restart the computer

    Launch Lightroom

    Wait 5 minutes

     

    Rikk Flohr: Adobe Photography Org
      ismithan
      ismithanAuthorCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      July 30, 2024

      Thanks, I was able to resolve it. If anyone tries and can't, I resolved it by using the program 'Everything' storage search for Windows. I searched for 'Lightroom' and deleted everything related to the program. If something couldn't be deleted, I used 'IObit Unlocker' to unlock and delete it.

      PS: I tried uninstalling it from Creative Cloud and it didn't work.

      ismithan
      ismithanAuthor
      Inspiring
      July 30, 2024

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