How to resolve "Error 2: photoshop is undefined."?

[2Charlie]

Keeps getting this error in Photoshop when saving an image or existing without saving.

[psimchick72]

I am having this problem after installing beta and then uninstalling.

[Koshington]

I didn't do anything and it now just works. But thinking about it I had uninstalled the beta. 🤔

[2Charlie]

I think this problem started when I installed the Beta version and since then I'm continuing to have this popup error even though I have uninstalled/installed both Photoshop and Lightroom several times. It's still not working for me.

[moggey_uk]

I have the same issue, installed the beta version then uninstalled and now I can't go from LR to PS or save back.

If i open as smart object from LR it opens in PS but saving I get the error 2 message, any more ideas ?

Thanks

[Rodney00]

The error "Error 2: photoshop is undefined" typically occurs when there is a problem with the installation or configuration of Photoshop.

Here are some steps that you can try to resolve this error:

1. Restart Photoshop: Sometimes, simply restarting the application can resolve the issue. Close Photoshop and then open it again to see if the error persists.

2. Update Photoshop: Make sure that you have the latest version of Photoshop installed on your computer. You can check for updates in the Creative Cloud app.

3. Reset Photoshop preferences: Resetting the preferences can often resolve issues with Photoshop. To reset the preferences, hold down the following keys as you start Photoshop: Alt+Control+Shift (Windows) or Option+Command+Shift (Mac OS). A dialog box will appear asking if you want to delete the Photoshop Settings File. Click "Yes" to delete the file and reset the preferences.

4. Reinstall Photoshop: If none of the above steps work, try uninstalling and then reinstalling Photoshop. Make sure to backup your files before doing this.

5. Check for conflicting software: Sometimes, other software installed on your computer can conflict with Photoshop. Try disabling any antivirus or firewall software temporarily and see if the error persists.

6. Check for hardware issues: In rare cases, hardware issues can cause this error. Check that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for Photoshop and that all of your hardware is working properly.

Hopefully, one of these steps will help you to resolve the "Error 2: photoshop is undefined" error in Photoshop.

[2Charlie]

I'm getting this error again with Photoshop 24.7.0 and then I'm getting this error below when opening to the Photoshop beta version. It just seemed Photoshop is getting more unstable.

[cdubleu1]

I found version folders previous to 2024 in my Applications folder.  I deleted them and now everything works fine.

[Dominik5E66]

I deleted the beta and at some point I noticed the error. After another beta installation, normal Photoshop ran again. I think there is some connection here or a missing folder.

[Superior Shots]

This definitely solved the issue for me if anyone else is having this issue.

[loganathan.53769863]

existing without Saving