How to enable the edit log

[martir68364484]

Just when I thought I finally had it all right. I recently moved my files (but not catalog) to an external SD Drive. At first I could not overwrite mistakes, but then I reformatted the disc and it worked. Now, whenever I open photoshop I get this annoying message. "couldn't open the edit log file phtoshop edit log edit logging is disabled."

I do not remember disabling it. But I have a feeling it is now pointing to a defunct file. 

This question was asked four years ago. There was a link to an obsolete page which explained the answer. Somehow it seems related to Preferences, History. But I do not see what I am doing wrong. But it is driving me crazy.

BTW, I usually search for a few hours before I give up and post to this forum. I cannot believe something so seemingluy simple is so elusive.

[mglush]

Hi!

It does sound like you've done your homework! What version of Photoshop are you using? And what Operating System are you on?

Have you tried resetting your preferences? Here is a help doc on how: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html

Let us know if this fixes the issue or if you still have the problem?

Michelle

[Francesco Della Peruta]

If reset the preferences doesn't work please try to reinstall photoshop with this tool:

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

[c.pfaffenbichler]

What are your Photoshop > Preferences > History Log settings? 

[martir68364484 · Accepted solution]

I don't remember exactly what finally fixed it. It seemed like I was on the right track the whole time. It was related to Preferences pointing to a folder that probably moved (because I had moved all my photos to external drive). But It seemed like I tried to change the locoation several times before it atually worked. 

But I set the folder in Preferences > File Handling .> Cloud Document Directory to the file I wanted it on (on my local C drive) and it seems to have solved the problem.