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alinay98373938
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my photoshop software not working

  • May 3, 2017
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I open my adobe photoshop and its not working ? what should I do?

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    Correct answer Derek Cross

    You still haven't indicated the Photoshop version or OS.

    In the meantime try resetting your Photoshop preferences:

    Close and relaunch Phostoshop, and IMMEDIATELY hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift (Windows) or Cmd + Ctrl + Opt + Shift (Mac), and respond in the affirmative to the dialog asking if you really want to replace the preferences. you must be extremely fast on the keyboard (if you don’t see the confirmation prompt, you were too slow)

    You may have to do it a couple of times before you get the hang of it!

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    NB, colourmanagement
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    January 19, 2023

    @alinay98373938 I hope your situation is fixed now thanks to @Derek Cross advice - In case anyone needs it here are detailed instructions to reset Photoshop 

     

    Perhaps try a thorough reset of Photoshop preferences?

    (read this entire post before acting please)

    Resetting restores Photoshop's internal preferences, which are saved when Photoshop closes.

    If they become corrupt then various issues can occur.

     

    Here’s some info on how to do that:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

    Manually removing preferences files is the most complete method for restoring Photoshop to its default state: 

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#Manually

     

    Note re macOS: The user Library folder is hidden by default.

    To access files in the hidden user Library folder, see here for how to access hidden user library files.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

     

    Unexpected behavior may indicate damaged preferences. Restoring preferences to their default settings is a good idea when trying to troubleshoot unexpected behaviors in Photoshop. check out the video

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#reset_preferences

     

    Learn how to access and modify Photoshop preferences and customize per your frequent workflows

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

     

    And here’s an earlier forum discussion as an aid to understanding

    https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/quick-tips-how-to-reset-photoshop-preferences/td-p/12502668

     

    You may want to backup your settings and custom presets, brushes & actions before restoring Photoshop's preferences.

    Here is general info about that:  https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#BackupPhotoshoppreferences

     

     

    Before you reset your preferences

    in case of future issues, I suggest you make a copy as Adobe may need one to check problematic references. 

    Quit Photoshop.
    Go to Photoshop's Preferences folder

    Preferences file locations: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/preference-file-names-locations-photoshop.html\


      [on MacOS see: Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings

      Note for those on macOS: - be aware that the user Library folder is hidden by default on macOS.

      https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/access-hidden-user-library-files.html

      In the Finder, open the “Go” menu whilst holding down the Option (Alt) key.

      Library will now appear in the list - below the current user's “home” directory. ]

     

    Now you can drag the entire Adobe Photoshop [Version] Settings folder to the desktop or somewhere safe as a back-up of your settings.

     

     

    Note for those on macOS:

    Preference preservation is affected by macOS permissions,

    you’ll need to allow Photoshop ‘Full Disk Access’ in your Mac OS Preferences/Security and Privacy

     

     

     

    It may even be time to reinstall Photoshop.

     

    It’s recommended that you use the Adobe CC cleaner tool to remove all traces first.

    (See above about preserving preferences though! Its worth preserving them unless they are corrupted.)

     

    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

    Uninstall Photoshop BUT make sure to choose the option “Yes, remove app preference”.

     

    Once that process finishes, start the installation process and look into the “Advanced Options”. Uncheck “Import previous settings and preferences” and choose to “Remove old versions”.

     

    I hope this helps

    neil barstow, colourmanagement net :: adobe forum volunteer

    google me "neil barstow colourmanagement" for lots of free articles on colour management

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    PECourtejoie
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    Community Expert
    January 12, 2023

    Hello, @7 A27911322mffe  please also share pertaining info, the contents of help/System info can help.

    I've seen a thread where the process of shutting down had issues. Did you search the forum for a more relevant thread?

    alinay98373938
    Participant
    May 3, 2017

    I press on the icon Ps and it open window with Sign in Required I press Sign in now and its hover on downloading . its not signing in and I can't open it I restart my Mac and it does same thing

    Derek Cross
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    Derek CrossCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 3, 2017

    You still haven't indicated the Photoshop version or OS.

    In the meantime try resetting your Photoshop preferences:

    Close and relaunch Phostoshop, and IMMEDIATELY hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift (Windows) or Cmd + Ctrl + Opt + Shift (Mac), and respond in the affirmative to the dialog asking if you really want to replace the preferences. you must be extremely fast on the keyboard (if you don’t see the confirmation prompt, you were too slow)

    You may have to do it a couple of times before you get the hang of it!

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 3, 2017

    A bit more description of what you mean by "not working" and the PS version and OS would help.