Illustrator freezing when trying to place an image or open file

Report · Oct 31, 2020

I can't place any images in my file or open files in illustrator 2020, the program just freezes PLEASE HELP!!

It was working fine yesterday

I've uninstalled, installed

Got rid of preferences

Tried earlier versions and 2021 version nothing is working

Report · Nov 01, 2020

At which point exactly does it crash?

When the dialog opens where you select a file?

Or after you have done that?

Report · Dec 29, 2020

Hi there,

Sorry about the delay. I am hopeful that the issue was fixed. If not, please try the suggestions shard on this page (https://community.adobe.com/t5/illustrator/resolve-slow-performance-and-unexpected-behaviors-in-illu...) and let us know how it goes.

Feel free to let us know if you still need assistance. We'd be happy to help.

Regards,

Srishti

Adobe Community