P: LrC 12.2.1 fails to start/launch or is extremely slow launching.

[Micke, Finland]

Hi,

LRC 12.2.1 is not starting anymore, just launches as a background process using significant amounts of RAM and CPU, but the visible window never shows up. 

I have already:

- Tried the alt-shift-click thingie.

- Tried logging out and in from CC.

- Wiping all data files from the computer and letting LRC create a fresh Lightroom folder and catalog file (sometimes it does that, sometimes it hangs before the folder is created). 

- Wiping all Adobe products with the cleaner tool and reinstalling just LRC.

- I have even formatted and reisntalled the computer (becuase it was a good time to do that anyway).

But LRC still fails. What to do next?

Edition Windows 10 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎17.‎03.‎2023
OS build 19045.2728
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4190.0

[DamianRobertson]

I also had this exact issue, and the cache solution worked for me.  Thanks!

[allentim1947]

Getting rid of the cache worked. I follow the instructions posted by GoldingD https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/troubleshoot-unexpected-behavior-user-account.html and focused on your suggestion of #3.

I want to thank everyone who helped with resolving this problem. It's a great community.

[GoldingD]

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[allentim1947]

Thank you GoldingD. I marked it as the Correct Answer. I really appreciate your feedback and hopefully, I will learn from your advice.

[GoldingD]

Try logging onto your MAC using a different user account, (computer account)  typically the ADMIN account (if you do not already use that account). See if LrC behaves after that. If that works an issue with the user account might be indicated.

[MA9323]

Hi everybody, 

My latest version of LR CC 12.2.1 just started to crash out of nowhere this evening. I can't lauch it anymore, it will either crash by itself or I have to force quit it. Weirdly, older versions are still working on my Mac (Ventura, 13.2.1). So far, I tried to:

-just restart my Macbook

-delete LR CC and reinstall it

-deleted every catalogue, preset and .plist file

-tried to reset my preferences (option, shift, delete while open LR)

-logged in with a different creative cloud account and downloaded LR CC again

-basically deleted every file associated with LR CC

Everytime LR CC just crashes...Is there any other solution to this? I am pretty desperate since I need LR for my Job.

Thanks for any suggestions 🙂

[Rikk Flohr: Photography]

We’ve reviewed the email address you use with this forum and find no crash reports in our system.

Did you see a crash dialog?

Do you use a different email address when filling out the crash report?

Was the crash dialog Adobe’s?  Apple’s?

[MA9323]

I don't see a crash dialog

[jarnol10914601]

I've googled for this problem a fair bit. The issue is that LrC shows up in Task Manager and uses quite a bit of resources but the app doesn't visibly start.

I tried several versions in addition to the current one but the same problem persists. I also cleared preferences (ALT+SHIFT) and tried to open a new catalog (CTRL+SHIFT). Neither one helps.

I also started in Safe Mode with Networking. The exactly same problem persists.

However, the program does start in Safe Mode (without Networking). Obviously, the program shows a dialog about lack of the network connection. Clicking Quit Lightroom Classic in this dialog does not exit the program, however. Instead it crashes shortly thereafter.

I'm starting to feel a bit lost with this. Any ideas?

[GoldingD]

logged in with a different creative cloud account and downloaded LR CC again

An Adobe CC account, or a user account for the computer? Have you tried logging into the computer using a different account? Perhaps an Admin account.

[MA9323]

I tried a different Adobe CC account. Haven't tried signing in with a admin account on my mac yet...

[SommerLuera]

i am also having this problem and have done all of the same things. 

[sredline]

I spent last 3 days with support trying to get this fixed, first I was told it was a conflict with MS One Drive (which I did not realized Windows had turned on).  But that was not it. Eventually the only thing that worked was creating another user and opening from there, of course I had to bring over a catalog file and rebuild a bit.  Not very satisfied with this and who knows if will work long term.

[Wurstkrapfen]

No OneDrive here, don't want to bebuilt cause that means hours of work re-syncinc my Android devices.

[MA9323]

The crash dialog is from Apple btw

[MA9323]

Update:

It seems like the splash screen freezes while reading Preferences.

I deleted the plist file and restarted my Mac, then reopen LR with Option + Shift + Delete to reset Preferences, but again it just freezes...is there something else I can do?

[MA9323]

Update: LR Classic 11.5 is working...

[Rikk Flohr: Photography]

If the dialog is Apple's, Adobe doesn't receive a copy. Can you post the contents of the crash log for review? 

Have you contacted Apple regarding the crash?

[bmh-images]

Same thing for me (iMac M1. But only since yesterday). 12.2.1 worked at first.

11.5 works as well for me, but does (of course) not support my most recent catalogue.

It seems like a problem with Lightroom, not with Ventura. Any news on when a fix is available?

[iefd47441994]

Same problem for me. Since today my version 12 does not work but before it did. Already tried everything. Can only go to version 11.5 but unfortunately my catalog is not compatible then.

[iefd47441994]

Every 12 version crashes at the splash screen by the way and this since this morning while I have been working with a v12 version for quite some time with no problems.

[DdeGannes]

@iefd47441994 , Could you post a screen capture of the Lightroom sub-folder that contains your Catalog file.  

That subfolder by default will be in your User a/c > Pictures folder > Lightroom.

See the attached screen capture.

[Wurstkrapfen]

That's a lot of posts about the same issue, could we get some official response about the issue of LR Classic taking more than 20minutes to start and non working sync funcitons?

[iefd47441994]

[iefd47441994]

A crash report