I can't print. When ever i try to print something photoshop just crashes and disappears.

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September 10, 2026
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SKIDROW IIAuthor

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Oh and it’s Windows 11 home edition.

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SKIDROW IIAuthor

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I got an error message that i didn’t have permission to open the PRINTERS folder, but it opened and was empty.I am on build 25H2, OS build 26200.9445

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SKIDROW IIAuthor

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I apologize, I made a mistake, it’s actually Photoshop Elements 2026 V 26.3. I tried both and neither worked. The applications just disappears off my screen. I’m on Windows 10.

J E L

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Okay, thanks for that extra info. Some other steps to try:

Run Elements as Administrator (right-click the shortcut → Run as administrator).

Clear the Print Spooler (stop the service, delete files in C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS, restart the service).

Make sure Windows 10 is on build 22H2 or later and that your GPU drivers are current.

Are you printing over WiFi?

J E L

Community Expert

Hi @SKIDROW II, try to clear the printer settings in Photoshop by holding down the Spacebar while selecting File > Print. If that doesn’t work, try restoring your preferences. Here’s how to do it: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/desktop/get-started/settings-and-preferences/backup-and-restore-preferences.html. Still not working? Give us more details about your OS, the Photoshop version, and what steps you’ve tried to get printing to work again.

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