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Lightroom Classic not opening up on MacOS Big Sur

Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn
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Nov 03, 2022 Nov 03, 2022

This just started today.  Can not open up Lightroom classic!!   I need to get to my

images now

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dj_paige
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Nov 03, 2022 Nov 03, 2022

What is the exact word-for-word error message? And how far do you get into the opening process? What version NUMBER of Lightroom Classic?

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Daniel Kramer Community Expert
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Nov 03, 2022 Nov 03, 2022

Try resetting the prefrences 

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John Waller Community Expert
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Nov 03, 2022 Nov 03, 2022
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How to reset preferences if you're not sure

https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-do-i-reset-lightrooms-preferences/

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