P: Photoshop Beta & v26.1 on Windows - Launch Error: dxcore.dll

[ValeriiN]

Today after the update I encountered that my Photoshop won't open due to this error: “(Photoshop beta.exe) Failed to continue code execution because the system did not detect dxcore.dll. To fix this error, try reinstalling the application.”
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I have reinstalled several times already, but it didn't help me in any way. I also searched for solutions, but found nothing useful 😞
Since I urgently need the program for work, I wanted to install at least the previous version, but from what I understand, it is not possible to do so
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Does anyone know how to fix it or how to install the previous version?

[andy_7488]

Same issue with AMD Cards. KNOCK KNOCK ANYONE IN THERE!

[andy_7488]

So I have restored from our backup Photoshop  v25.11.0 from inside "Program Files" and BAM it works. So this is isolated to v26.1.

QA QA QA - WHERE IS THE RELEASE MANAGER?

[defaultdtoi7zzmq41l]

Same issue in my PS release version 26.1 (not beta).

[andrép38602030]

Hello

Since the Photoshop update 26.1 I also have the problem with the dxcore.dll that apparently some other users also have. Photoshop has not started since then. I have already uninstalled Photoshop and the entire Creative Cloud client.

Unfortunately, I can't seem to install any previous version. We are working on a Windows 10 LTSC version 1809 and apparently the Creative Cloud Client for this Windows version is limited to 5.5. In this client version there is no option to install previous versions.
Is there any way that I can install an older version of Photoshop?

I am grateful for any help.

[Ged_Traynor]

@andrép38602030 you'll need to contact Adobe support to see if they will provide you with links to install older versions
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A better option would be to update Windows 10 to the current version

[Olcay26]

Photoshop is not working. I get the error dxcore.dll file not found. It happened with the last update. Creative cloud won't let me install older versions of photoshop. 25.12 was working but I can't install it. what should I do?

[Ged_Traynor]

@Olcay26 this issue has been reported in the beta forum

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-bugs/photosho-beta-on-windows-launch-error-dxcore-dll/...

[defaultq0p7jce8f4ua]

Hey, is there any solution for this proble. Seems like I got an update an my PS stop working. I need it right now!

[glamorous_Gleam0604]

我今天更新Photoshop更新完後，無法執行

(Photoshop.exe - 系統錯誤 程式執行無法繼續，因為找不到dxcore.dll。重新安裝程式或許可以修正此問題。)

嘗試針對DirectX的重新安裝、Photoshop重新安裝，都無法解決。

是否有解決問題的方法，或安裝舊版本的方法?
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After updating Photoshop today, I am unable to launch it.
(Photoshop.exe - System Error: The program cannot start because dxcore.dll is missing. Reinstalling the program may fix this issue.)
I have tried reinstalling both DirectX and Photoshop, but the issue persists.
Is there a solution to this problem, or a way to install an older version of Photoshop?
(Translated by chatgpt)

[Ged_Traynor]

@glamorous_Gleam0604 you're not the only one with this issue

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-bugs/p-photosho-beta-on-windows-launch-error-dxcore-dl...

[defaultq0p7jce8f4ua]

After I got an update of PS today its not working anymore. I'm getting  Launch Error: dxcore.dll is missing

 Is there any solution for this problem? Seems like you knew about this problem from beginning on Nowember (based on forum dicussions) and did nothing.  Fix it already.  I need photoshop asap for work. Or maybe you can compensate me this damage.

 

[davescm]

@glamorous_Gleam0604  and @defaultq0p7jce8f4ua  and @Olcay26  I've merged your individualposts with the existing bug thread on this topic

Dave

[Gildas30769665rfrp]

I updated Photoshop (release version) today & i have the same problem.

Great update !

[Margo_11111]

same problem for me

[abstract_protector1171]

Hi! I have the same problem. Photoshop stopped opening after the update. The system did not find dxcore.dll. November 5th was the first message about this problem and still nothing has been done??

[Douglas3753553333k0]

I'm having the same problem. After I updated Photoshop it doesn't work and I can't install the old versions, I need to work and I can't. My client needs the work delivered. Who will bear my losses?

[Matias MD]

Somos muchas personas con este problema, es imposible abrir photoshop, es imposible instalar alguna version antigua, todo es imposible y estamos pagando por un servicio que es esencial para nuestros trabajos, exijo un solucion inmediata para este problema!!!!

[linda_3233]

I need to work, my client is running after me 😞 I'm here to wait for the new build that can fix it ? :((

[mazin3]

5 days still no update. Same issue in my PS release version 26.1 not beta.

[Híp]

I use Photoshop for my work, but now I can't open it. I can't find a way to fix this bug either. I tried to uninstall the app and download it again but it isn't working. I need some help

[Ged_Traynor]

@Híp you're not the only one with this issue

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-beta-bugs/p-photosho-beta-on-windows-launch-error-dxcore-dl...

[mazin3]

I have the same issue.

[Híp]

I seen it. However, I don't use Photoshop Beta 🥹. I could use it after this moment. I don't know why I can't open it now

[Híp]

I seen it. However, I don't use Photoshop Beta 🥹. I could use it after this moment. I don't know why I can't open it now

[Híp]

can you fix it?