File freezing on path selection tool

[Schweitzer5E73]

While working with files, usually creating clipping paths or using the lasso tool, the file will freeze and the cursor will be stuck as the path selection tool. I am able to save, as well as open use the tools in another open file. I have to save, and reopen the file every single time. Working with a PSB file while this keeps happening is very frustrating since saving and reopenning is taking a lot of time and it's happening every 5 minutes. 

Anyone else having these issues? Know of any fixes? This is happening both on my mac mini and mac book pro.  

[kevin stohlmeyer]

Try turning off your auto save recovery or increase it from 5 minute intervals.

It may not be locking up - but just taking a really long time to backup in the background depending on the size of you PSB.

[krtandy]

i have the same issue. i can save but i have to restart all 5 minutes

[c.pfaffenbichler]

What have you done for trouble-shooting so far? 

Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

Does turning off »Use Graphics Processor« in the Performance Preferences (Photoshop > Preferences > Performance > Graphic Processor Settings) and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue?