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GinnyClarkPhotography
GinnyClarkPhotography
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January 15, 2017
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"could not apply the select and mask workspace because the file could not be found"

  • January 15, 2017
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When I try to open the select and mask tool it gives the error "Could not apply the select and mask workspace because the file could not be found". I also noticed that I cannot select the photography workspace. I am really frustrated, because I need my product to work correctly to edit my photo . Please say there is a fix to this!!

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Correct answer Benjamin Root

You might uninstall Photoshop and reinstall. Be sure to use the Creative Cloud app to install.

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2Gold
Participant
November 15, 2023

Simply copy the files from another photoshop folder from another adobe folder or another PC with the necessary folder and files. (Follow the below steps to copy from a computer and paste on your computer)

Go to C: >users>(computer name)>AppData>Roaming>Adobe>(Adobe Photoshop Version) and paste to Overwrite or just paste the folder there. Thats it. Restart photoshop and the workspace will be there.

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brittney_psd
Participant
December 11, 2017

I am having the same issues: "Could not apply the select and mask workspace because the file could not be found". I also noticed that I cannot select the photography workspace"

I have uninstalled and reinstalled using Creative Cloud.

I am using Windows 10. It is very frustrating!

Benjamin Root
Benjamin Root
Legend
December 11, 2017

Try the CC Cleaner tool Barbara linked to: Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

barbara_a7746676
Community Expert
barbara_a7746676Community Expert
Community Expert
January 15, 2017

The safest and best way to uninstall and reinstall is to use the CC Cleaner Tool. Instructions and download link are at Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

Benjamin Root
Benjamin RootCorrect answer
Legend
January 15, 2017

You might uninstall Photoshop and reinstall. Be sure to use the Creative Cloud app to install.

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