The gradient map layer style not working correctly in the latest version of Photoshop v23.2.1 on Mac

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February 28, 2022
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When I try to apply a gradient asjustment layer in photoshop to a photo, as soon as I start to slide the handles around while in the tool, the photo turns to coloured noise that doesn't represent the colours in the gradient map at all. It's not until I click okay to apply that I can see the result correctly which means having to guess what setting to use. Anyone else had the same issue? I'm using the latest version of Photoshop on the latest version of Mac OS Monterey ona 14" MacBook Pro M1 Max.

See attachment for the type of image I'm getting as soon as I try to move a slider in the gradient map

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We have other reports that MachinePrefs.psp was causing this issue.

1. Quit Photoshop
2. Navigate to Photoshop's Preferences folder.
macOS: Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings
Windows: Users/[user name]/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings
3. Remove the file called MachinePrefs.psp from inside the settings folder and move it to your desktop

If that fixes the issue, please share the MachinePrefs.psp file.

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