Can't Access Mini-Bridge from Indesign

[sarapia777]

Hi. My computer shut down unexpectedly yesterday and since then the Mini-bridge panel is empty in InDesign. Yes, I saw another thread from 2014 with a similar issue but I don't understand the instructions, nor was the issue resolved.
I can open Bridge but Bridge doesn't reflect changes to files in my project as I go along, even if I close and reopen file location. I can make changes and save to a new folder and access via new folder, but have lost the ability to save the changes I make in PS immediately to the folder I'm working in.

Can anybody explain  in simple English how I might reconnect Mini-bridge with InDesign.

I've tried clearing preferences in Bridge and I've checked my start-up preferences and Bridge is checked.

I'm running ID with CS5.

Thank you.

[sarapia777]

Ten-A, what does that mean? Who is "We" ?

[sarapia777]

Yes, I would love to know what to do.

[Ussnorway]

it means you have to edit your system files using the "regedit" tool to hack Adobe and stop it asking for checks against out of date servers.

the full how to is CEP 6 HTML Extension Cookbook for CC 2015 · Adobe-CEP/CEP-Resources Wiki · GitHub

but to be clear, hacking your system with regedit can have unseen (and nasty) effects if you make mistakes so read all the steps and make a backup before trying it

[sarapia777]

I don't think I'm up to this.

[Barb Binder]

Ok, but based on what I've learned since you asked the question, uninstalling/reinstalling is not going to fix it so I'm going to take back that answer. Do you have an IT dept, or a tech-savvy friend who can help?

[sarapia777]

I have a wonderful LR genius but not PS.

[sarapia777]

I can continue on, slightly crippled, I guess, grabbing images from Explorer. I have many more projects lined up and I really need InDesign to work properly, in the long run. I'm very reluctant to sign onto CC but maybe I'll be forced to at some point.

[sarapia777]

Are there any qualified experts available anywhere to help with this stuff?

[Ten A]

You can reference below discussion.

Re: Photoshop CS6 Extended Mini Bridge Not Working