Elements 8 won't open

[trevsy]

I've just been directed to this thread by a link sent to me from the Apple Community.

I have a similar problem in that, although I can open and work with the P.S.E.8 application, my problem is that the workspace background area is solid black and I used to be able to change it to clear, so my desktop could be seen in it.  The options used to be somewhere in the preferences but I don't see it anymore.

Can you please help?  Thank you.

makey.

[kglad]

reset your preferences -

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/preference-file-locations-photoshop-elements.html,  http://www.photokaboom.com/photography/learn/Photoshop_Elements/troubleshooting/1_delete_preferences...

[trevsy]

I've tried everything you suggest but I don't know how to implement the procedures.  I inserted my original P.S.E.8 install disk but I don't understand how to go from here.  These are the results after loading the CD:-

I find using the LIBRARY information very complicated, I tried moving the .plist to the Trash but got no further.

Please help, my technical ability is VERY limited.

makey.

[kglad]

use google to help learn how to use finder to locate the folder/files needed to reset your preferences.

[Jeff Arola · Accepted solution]

You don't need to reset your preferences or reinstall pse 8.

In the pse 8 editor go to Window>Application Frame

Click on the words Application Frame to turn it off so you can see your desktop.

[trevsy]

Thank you so much Jeff Arola.

At last you've given me the solution to the background problem. I tried it and it worked! Also it's such a simple procedure.

I've copied what you showed me and I'll keep it as a reminder.

Thanks again.

makey.

[trevsy]

Further to my last post, as there is no Application frame in PSE 6 Window, would you know if there's another area in 6 where I could look?

I know it's even older than PSE 8 but it has a facility that I still use, where it's possible to re-arrange images within a sheet for printing.

[Jeff Arola]

In the pse 6 editpr Preferences>General uncheck Fill Workspace Background

[trevsy]

Praise indeed to you, Jeff Arola.

You're the only person who's solved both my PSE 6 and PSE 8 workspace problems.

I don't know how I missed the PSE 6 part in General settings, I did vaguely think it was in the General section but I must be getting old!

Thanks and thanks again.

makey.

[hatstead]

trevsy  wrote

The workspace background area is solid black and I used to be able to change it to clear, so my desktop could be seen in it. 

In PSEv.8, open a picture file

Drag the corner handle to get to the workspace behind the picture

Right click on the workspace and change the color. I leave mine gray.

[trevsy]

Thanks for your reply.

It seems I can't get rid of the solid black area, but as my mouse hasn't got a right click facility I tried using the alt key to change the colour and nothing works.  I can't see anything in Preferences to do anything with the workspace area.

makey (that's me, trevsy).

[hatstead]

trevsy  wrote

Thanks for your reply.

It seems I can't get rid of the solid black area, but as my mouse hasn't got a right click facility I tried using the alt key to change the colour and nothing works.  I can't see anything in Preferences to do anything with the workspace area.

makey (that's me, trevsy).

Can you post a screen shot of what you see as it pertains to above referenced black area?

Do you see anything like this?

[trevsy]

ThisThis is what I see:-  is what I see:- 

and this is the Preferences General page.  I'm sure it used to be somewhere here that the option was, but I can't remember:-

[hatstead]

That is exactly what I see in PSEv.8 when I open the program

Now, go to File>open and point to one of your picture files. It should display in the work area. Refer to my post #8 above.