Photoshop not opening after update with error

Question

I just updated Photoshop on my computer and now it won't open anymore from the Creative Cloud app. And when I try to open it from the start menu, I get an error: "The code execution cannot proceed because dxcore.dll was not found. "
I tried restarting my computer as well as uninstalling and reinstalling Photoshop. Same problems persist. Please someone help me as I need it for work.

It was working fine until I updated it.

Version: 26.1

Platform: Windows computer

Reproduce: Just trying to open the program

Results: I expect the program to open and it isn't opening

leslie_3608 · Accepted Answer

I had to install the beta version and it's working now. Found the answer here: https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-bugs/p-photoshop-beta-amp-v26-1-on-windows-launch-error-dxcore-dll/idc-p/14963711

kglad · Answer

in the future, to find the best place to post your message, use the list here, https://community.adobe.com/

p.s. i don't think the adobe website, and forums in particular, are easy to navigate, so don't spend a lot of time searching that forum list. do your best and we'll move the post (like this one has already been moved) if it helps you get responses.

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