Is there any solution for preferences crash?

[한량입니다]

My system.

CPU : AMD 5800X

GPU : Gigabyte RTX 3080  Gaming OC

RAM : 64GB with xmp

OS : Windows 11 (build 22621.2134)

After effects crashes when open preferences.

I don't know why it crashes, but i saw a post on reddit

Adobe after effects crashes when opening preferences... : AfterEffects (reddit.com)

On comment, he said graphics drivers downgrade at 517.48, it works for me.

why graphics drivers occured crashing preferences?

and how can i solve this with latest drivers?

[ToolfarmJP]

Would you reset your peferences or update the current driver to the latest studio driver?

https://helpx.adobe.com/after-effects/using/preferences.html

[OussK]

Graphics drivers play a critical role in enabling hardware acceleration and smooth rendering in applications like After Effects. However, sometimes newer driver versions may introduce compatibility problems with certain software.

Here are some steps you can consider to address the issue and potentially use the latest graphics drivers:

1. Check for Updates: Ensure that you're using the latest version of After Effects. Similarly, make sure your operating system is up to date. Sometimes software updates can include fixes for compatibility issues.

2. Graphics Driver Update: If your current graphics driver version is causing the crash, you could try updating to the latest version. Before updating, completely uninstall your current graphics drivers, then install the latest version from the official NVIDIA website.

3. Clean Install: During the graphics driver installation, consider performing a "clean install" option if available. This can help ensure that no conflicting settings from previous drivers are carried over.

4. Driver Settings: If you experience crashes after updating to the latest drivers, you might need to adjust certain settings in your graphics control panel. For NVIDIA GPUs, you can access the NVIDIA Control Panel and experiment with settings related to hardware acceleration and compatibility.

Remember, every system configuration can be unique, so what works for one person might not work for another. Experimenting with different driver versions and settings can help you find the best solution for your specific case. If possible, always keep backups of your important projects and files before making significant changes.

[Ishan Y · Accepted solution]

Hey there,

I'm sorry to hear about the crash. Users in the community have reported stability issues with NVIDIA drivers released after 517.40. NVIDIA mentioned that these issues were fixed this issue in driver release 531.41 (check release notes) and later versions.

If you're experiencing issues with the most recent Studio Drivers, we'd like to investigate this issue.

Please hold down ctrl + alt + shift and launch After Effects. Select the Start in Safe Mode option and keep the 3rd party plugins enabled in the first launch.

Let us know if After Effects still crashes in Safe Mode while opening the preferences with the most recent Studio Drivers installed.

Thanks,

Ishan

[한량입니다]

OMG Maybe I downloaded GameReady Drivers
Latest Studo Dirvers works!
TY very much 🙂

[Fraser31725752x417]

If you can recall which studio drivers did you install? im having the same issue and i want to be sure what im installing will work.