why is lighroom so slow even on late model gaming pc with top of the line graphics card

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why is non classic lighroom so slow? I use a late model powerhouse of a gaming pc with top of the line graphics card and it constantly freezes and crashes many times daily even on complete fresh install.

I tried formatting the pc and installed a clean version of windows 11 and installed a just clean version of lightroom only, meaning no other programs were installed on the computer and it still freezes and before you jump to answer this question, i did a windows 11 factory fresh install and only installed lightroom "no antivirus" on a different pc and have the same crashing problem. i have a fast internet connection also

Now my editing work flow is seriously suffering & clients are growing very impatient!

I'm so frustrated im looking for a solution -OR- maybe it's best I completely cancel all adobe products and use something better!

Anonymous · Answer

That's frustrating! I’ve had similar issues with Lightroom freezing even after a fresh install. One thing I found helpful was making sure that all the hardware drivers, especially the graphics card drivers, were fully updated. Sometimes, even a clean install doesn't update everything properly. Also, you might want to check if Lightroom is using GPU acceleration, as that can cause issues on some systems. Hope this helps!

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