Premiere Pro CC2018 won't open, starts to load then just stops.

I started running into a similar issue. Here's what I did.

Use controlled folder access

Controlled folder access in Windows Security reviews the apps that can make changes to files in protected folders. Occasionally, an app that is safe to use will be identified as harmful. This happens because Microsoft wants to keep you safe and will sometimes err on the side of caution; however, this might interfere with how you normally use your PC. You can add an app to the list of safe or allowed apps to prevent them from being blocked.

1. !
   • Select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection.
   • Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings.
   • Under Controlled folder access, click the Allow an app through Controlled folder access link.
2. 
3. Click the Add an allowed app button.
4. Navigate the new location you want to add and click the Select folder button. In Windows 10, this would be similar to:
   • C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Media Encoder CC 2019\Adobe Media Encoder.exe

I did a few others as well.

Hope this helps!

I have the same issue, I installed 13.0 is also not working. Then, I install the 12.01 is working. Its safe to assume that that problem is in the updated version of Premier Pro. I hope they fix this soon.

Hi, the plug-in is for sure gone, I have done all my updates, I need to access my editing files and I can not when using an older version. I have looked into everything, and the newest version of Premiere is still crashing upon loading. Also I don't think its my OS because it was working for me and then suddenly stopped. I did many projects on the newish version already. I have cancelled my subscription but will re-subscripe if this can be resolved. Why don't you have a number for me to speak to tech support? That's insane to me. This is some insanely poor customer service.

Hi zacharym26820150,

Sorry for the trouble. We need more info to analyse the issue.

What are the system specs(OS, RAM, GPU, CPU)? Are you logged in as an Administrator?

Have you tried launching the application using a different user in OS?

Are there any third party plugins installed in the machine?

Thanks,

Vidya