Workspace Deletetion

That is the best that Adobe can do… remedially hack a software install?? It deletes workspace on a major, and some minor, upgrades… has for over a decade, maybe two. Sometimes it doesn’t. A lot of time is spent incorporating AI tools into this software. Maybe someone should ask AI how to solve this since so many other have the same issue.

I take it a step further and keep the custom workspace files in a central location so I can use them in the release and beta versions.  I point to that location with a Windows shortcut placed in the Workspace folders.  I do the same with brush presets and everything else.

Hey, @brightlycreative. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. I'll move this post to discussions. I'll need more info to help you figure this out. 

First, you should always keep a backup of your customized Workspaces, Keyboard Shortcuts & any other tool presets.

Try these steps:

1 - Set up the workspace as you desire.

2 - Create the workspace preset in Photoshop from Window> Workspace > New Workspace.

3 - Manually back up the Workspace preset. Go to the following location and make copies of your workspace presets (.PSW).

• Windows 10/11: Users/[user name]/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings/Workspaces

• macOS: Hold down the Option key in the Finder when using the Go menu. The library will appear below the current user's home directory.

  Library > Preferences > Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings > Workspaces

When you update, the preferences are carried forward. Any slightly broken links are not carried forward, and there is no way to 100% prevent it.

You can, however, ensure there are no stale preferences in your Photoshop; go to the location of the preference folder below and rename it to backup.

• Windows 10/11: Users/[user name]/AppData/Roaming/Adobe/Adobe Photoshop [version]/Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings

• You can press Press the Windows key > Enter 'Run' > Enter %APPDATA%\Adobe

• macOS: Hold down the Option key in the Finder when using the Go menu. The library will appear below the current user's home directory.

  Library > Preferences > Adobe Photoshop [version] Settings >

• Rename the Adobe Photoshop folder by adding a .old at the end. (Adobe Photoshop 2025 > Rename > Adobe Photoshop 2025. old), You can restore these preferences later if needed.(https://adobe.ly/4860qM9)

• Restart the computer.

These changes will give Photoshop a fresh start as a new install. Let me know how it goes.

Thanks!

Sameer K

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