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Ariel26434509bp8p
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June 1, 2023
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Photoshop Beta replaces regular Photoshop

  • June 1, 2023
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Hello,

Today I installed the Photoshop beta version, no problem whatsoever during installation. I tried the new features in it, specially de AI features, those work great and are trully amazing. But then I tried to use the regular, the actual released version of Photoshop and it opened up the beta. I tried it several times, even restarting the system. Has the PS beta replaced the regular version? It shouldn´t be that way, it is a beta after all.

    Correct answer Kevin Stohlmeyer

    Hi @Ariel26434509bp8p its not an issue. Windows will always open the most recent version of an application.
    You have control over this however:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-default-programs-in-windows-e5d82cad-17d1-c53b-3505-f10a32e1894d

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    Kevin Stohlmeyer
    Community Expert
    Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 1, 2023

    Hi @Ariel26434509bp8p its not an issue. Windows will always open the most recent version of an application.
    You have control over this however:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-default-programs-in-windows-e5d82cad-17d1-c53b-3505-f10a32e1894d

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      François319569265uzt
      Participating Frequently
      August 29, 2023

      I have the same issue. The Beta version replaced the regular one. Even when I open the icone of the regular one, it opens the beta one. I went into the program files location, I see 2 folders (Beta and not Beta) but both Photoshop application files launch the Beta version.... I'm not sure what to do ? 

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      Kevin Stohlmeyer
      Community Expert
      Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 29, 2023

      See the posted answer above to change the version they open in.

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      Ariel26434509bp8pAuthor
      Participant
      June 1, 2023

      Hello Kevin, thankl you for answering. I have checked as you said, and indeed, there are two separate installations. But the direct acces of the regular version gets overwritten by the one of the beta. This is an issue that should be addressed. Thanks!

        Kevin Stohlmeyer
        Community Expert
        Kevin StohlmeyerCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        June 1, 2023

        Hi @Ariel26434509bp8p check your applications folder again. The Beta does not overwrite the public released versions of Photoshop.

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