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HELP! URGENT! I can't import my past brushes into CS4 extended

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January 28, 2020
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I have both .tpl files and abr files that can't import into photoshop.

I get this error message: "Could not load tool presets because the file is not compatible with this version of photoshop"

I use to be able to use these files just fine in the past... and not sure why I can't anymore. I am unsure if its because I am using the most current version of windows 10? Is there anyway I can work around the compatibility problem?

I really need to use the proper brushes for my project, and I can't seem to find a solution for now without having to upgrade to a newer version of photoshop since I own CS4 and don't want to pay a monthly fee

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Michelleku8Author

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I was able to figure out the problem with my friend, but thanks so much everyone for the help!

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Hey,

How did you solve this? What was the issue? Dealing with it now.

Cheers.

Legend

Do your friends who have files work also have PS CS4?

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Was that an upgrade from Win7 or 8, or from an earlier version of Win10?

Michelleku8Author

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Earlier version of windows, windows 8

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Are you able to load the .abr files okay? When you say you've used these in the past; was this on your current system?

Michelleku8Author

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The .abr files .tpl files are both fine, I have asked friends to open up the file to see if they work.

I am currently unable to open these files in photoshop as it mentions it is not compatible with my current version.

One change that happened is that I downloaded windows 10 during that time, and uncertain if that is the reason why I can no longer use my brush files