Adding or adjust effect opens random comp

[arewenotmen]

Since the latest After Effects update, when I try to add/adjust a layer's effect, it opens a random comp.

Here's an example - I'm trying to add CC Toner to an icon. Every time I try, it opens a different comp.

Is this a known issue?

Newest version of AE, Win 11, AMD 5950x 128GB RAM RTX3080

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[nishu_kush]

Hi arewenotmen,

Thanks for sharing the screen recording.

Do you see this behavior in all the projects? Can you create a new project and test? If the issue still happens, try running After Effects in Safe Mode and see if it brings any change.

Let us know.

Note: Moving this thread from Bugs to Discussions for troubleshooting.

Thanks,

Nishu

[arewenotmen]

Thanks for the reply Nishu.

I've done what you suggested. When I create a new project from scratch, the problem persists. However, when I create a new project in Safe Mode and disable 3rd party plugins, the problem goes away.

So it looks like I will have to uninstall plugins until the offending one goes...

[nishu_kush]

Glad to hear that you found the cause. Were you able to identify the plug-in?

Do let us know.

Note: Moving your thread from Bugs to Discussions.

Thanks,

Nishu

[arewenotmen]

Hi Nishu,

As I rely on After Effects for my work, I can't start uninstalling plugins during projects so for the time being I'll need to put up with the issue and then do some investigating between jobs.

Many thanks,

Rob

[nishu_kush]

My bad! I should've mentioned that you can disable and enable plug-ins at your will using the plug-in manager (go to Effects > Manage Effects).

Hope it helps.

Thanks,

Nishu