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DrGrafix
DrGrafix
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February 19, 2020
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Photoshop won't show complete Desktop (Mac)

  • February 19, 2020
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OK, I'm running a crippled CS6 under Catalina, its been working fine for months using Terminal to start it, but all of a sudden when I try to open a PSD file from my desktop, I get a giant blue folder with an arrow pointing down, and nothing else. I can access every folder on my mac but the desktop... recents, applications, documents, and downloads, and can access any new or ancient PSD files on my USB-connected HDD.  And I can see all the files on the desktop in Finder. Can't quite figure out what I might've clicked on or off to shut down Photoshop access to the desktop.  Anyone have a clue?

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Correct answer madhusudan

Go to the Menu bar on top of your screen - Click on the apple logo - System preferences - Security and Privacy - Under the Privacy panel - (Scroll down to Files and Folders) - On the right hand panel Click select on Desktop under Adobe Photoshop! That should do it!

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madhusudan
madhusudanCorrect answer
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July 27, 2020

Go to the Menu bar on top of your screen - Click on the apple logo - System preferences - Security and Privacy - Under the Privacy panel - (Scroll down to Files and Folders) - On the right hand panel Click select on Desktop under Adobe Photoshop! That should do it!

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    AleMoretti
    Participating Frequently
    August 3, 2020

    Thanks, your tip was right on the money! 😉

      PECourtejoie
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      PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 1, 2020

      Hello, did you tro to change the views (the icons next to the arrows on the top left?)

      jane-e
      Community Expert
      jane-eCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 1, 2020

      Hi

      Photoshop CS6 is 32-bit and is not compatible with Catalina. You can either upgrade your software or rollback your operating system.

      https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-and-macos-catalina.html

      ~ Jane

      PECourtejoie
      Community Expert
      PECourtejoieCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      April 1, 2020

      Hello, Jane-e, I believe it is the installer of CS6 that is 32 bits, the app itself is 64 bits only on a Mac: https://helpx.adobe.com/be_en/photoshop/kb/64-bit-os-benefits-limitations.html

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      jerryk66042388
      Participant
      April 1, 2020

      I am having the very same issue, has anyone helped you?  I am running Mac OS Catalina 10.15.4.  I am so frustrated because I have searched but not found any answers!

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