Kevin Stohlmeyer
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Kevin Stohlmeyer
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Feb 12, 2025
06:21 AM
MODERATOR NOTE: This thread was split off from the main discussion as it is unrelated.
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in Photoshop ecosystem Discussions
Feb 11, 2025
11:05 AM
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Feb 11, 2025
11:05 AM
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@beauxlefoto Photoshop and other graphics editors have built in precautions to prevent editing currency - US, EU, CAN, etc. Physical machines also prevent duplication or scanning including Xerox, Ricoh, Canon etc.
Users run into this issue all the time when purchasing stock photography that includes currency.
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Feb 10, 2025
09:08 AM
@27630142v0mw check with your IT admin - educational/enterprise accounts can be blocked by the Admin via the Adobe enterprise portal.
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in Photoshop ecosystem Discussions
Feb 07, 2025
01:41 PM
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Feb 07, 2025
01:41 PM
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Hi @Bekf curious how you figured you had 20.98 GB memory usage when your computer only has 8 GB total and only ~5 GB for Photoshop (well below minimums). Are you referring to the scratch disk usage?
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Feb 05, 2025
05:39 AM
@jane-e https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/adobe-cs-5-5-deaktivieren-und-aktivieren/m-p/15132802#M587788 There seems to be some confusion as to what servers are available for activation. There are a lot of posts/threads since Dec 2024 indicating they cannot activate even with valid activation counts. The last I heard from Adobe was they were rolling down and it appears Adobe Support posted the same here. Looks like Jeff still says they are active, but these users would disagree.
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Feb 05, 2025
05:32 AM
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Hi Everyone - late yesterday the problem was resolved. If you are still having issues with Gen Fill/Firefly please start a new thread with all relevant details!
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Feb 05, 2025
05:31 AM
Thats because the problem is resolved.
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Feb 04, 2025
02:50 PM
@Merijn34712683gdxg this thread is 3 years old and unfortunately CS5 is no longer available anywhere and can no longer be activated. There are no updates available.
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Feb 04, 2025
06:22 AM
@yann_9888 that wont work when its a server issue. Check the link above for updates.
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Feb 04, 2025
06:17 AM
2/04/2024 - please go to https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-202502040006-photoshop-generative-fill-and-generative-expand-not-working/idc-p/15132022/page/4#M118307
for current updates regarding server issues.
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in Photoshop ecosystem Discussions
Feb 04, 2025
06:10 AM
2 Upvotes
Feb 04, 2025
06:10 AM
2 Upvotes
2/04/2024 - please go to https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-202502040006-photoshop-generative-fill-and-generative-expand-not-working/idc-p/15132022/page/4#M118307
for current updates regarding server issues.
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Feb 04, 2025
06:10 AM
2/04/2024 - please go to https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-bugs/p-202502040006-photoshop-generative-fill-and-generative-expand-not-working/idc-p/15132022/page/4#M118307
for current updates regarding server issues.
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Feb 04, 2025
05:59 AM
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Yes its a server issue on the adobe side. Go to status.adobe.com for details.
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Feb 04, 2025
05:52 AM
2/04/2024 there is a noted issue on the server. Check status.adobe.com for updates.
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Feb 04, 2025
05:50 AM
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There is an issue with the servers. Please be patient while it is resolved.
go to status.adobe.com for more details.
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Feb 04, 2025
05:49 AM
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Feb 04, 2025
05:48 AM
Jan 31, 2025
02:27 PM
@Tommy James that wasn't why I asked the question. If you review the terms of use - using AI on screenshots like this is a violation of those terms.
But to your point this is exactly the reason the filtering is in place - to prevent misuse. Is it too sensitive? Sure you can argue that - but the example above doesn't help.
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Jan 31, 2025
01:41 PM
@DaddyDoom Challenge accepted! Love using FF to create horror images but you have to get creative.
As correctly asserted - you have to get around some of the language limitations in the model.
"Undead" works just as well as "Zombie".
"scars" "damage" "deteriorate" all still work effectively even with person or portrait in the prompt.
Unfortunately one of the big gotchas today is anything regarding "blood", "bloody", etc.
I love your image from the old beta but unfortunately they have moderated this into oblivion with SFW guidelines.
Dubious that you will ever be able to recreate that or even now use it as a reference image without violation notices.
Here is a quick example of the quality improvements though not bloody still pretty good:
Undead portrait with white hair recessed eyes and exposed teeth; face is deteriorated with scratches and scars
Above was with Firefly V3 and below is Firefly V2.
V2 always gives me a cartoonish output with Art or even worse with Photo selected as the media:
Somehow I don't think grandma would appreciate this.
I have a great workaround the limitation using custom brushes in PS to add my own bloody effects:
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Jan 30, 2025
10:44 AM
@AuroraPenticton try going direct to the application in the Applications folder, then right-click and choose "open" - you'll get a variation of this message but will have the option to "Open Anyway" after that it should work. Apple changed their security proccess for newly installed apps.
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Jan 28, 2025
12:44 PM
@Alamort No one is user blaming here. The situation has been this way for decades - and there is a workflow that does not produce the issue.
Honest question. What happens if you save local first then upload to Google Drive then download when you get home instead of trying to direct save/open to Google Drive?
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Jan 28, 2025
09:17 AM
Update your Windows Defender settings to allow firefly.adobe.com and adobe.com URLs. Same as you added Photoshop.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/virus-and-threat-protection-in-the-windows-security-app-1362f4cd-d71a-b52a-0b66-c2820032b65e
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Jan 27, 2025
07:40 AM
@hamidreza_2662 What does your specific error message state? Most of the time it's a Windows Defender issue with blocking Photoshop, Firefly, and Adobe. You must allow all three not just PS. If you are on the Mac - check your Firewall settings on both the router and your Mac OS.
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Jan 27, 2025
07:39 AM
@pamela_8927 check your firewall/Windows Defender settings. You must allow Firefly, Photoshop and Adobe access. @hamidreza_2662 It's not just Photoshop that needs access.
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Jan 23, 2025
01:59 PM
Hi @Lloyd Preston the notice is completely intention and meant to be annoying.
Unfortunately if you cannot update that means your time with testing with the Adobe Beta could be at an end.
Participation in the Adobe Beta program is voluntary and is not part of your subscription payment plan.
Betas also require that you are running compatible systems that meet the requirements for future releases.
Betas should not be used for production purposes and are not meant to be your primary Photoshop app.
You can still use the GA releases of Photoshop that are compatible with your system but also be careful - if you are running on a version of Win 10 that is not compatible with 2025, you will need to make a backup of 2024 (or whatever the last stable version you have installed is) before you lose access.
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Jan 21, 2025
01:09 PM
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Ominous island floating in the air; dark clouds of mist surround a hauntingly dark castle with an unearthly glow
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Jan 17, 2025
10:47 AM
1 Upvote
@defaultda0fhg7tk29p check your Firewall/Windows Defender settings to make sure Photoshop, Adobe, and Firefly are allowed. If it is allowed already report back and we can try other options. Most cases this is the issue.
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Jan 17, 2025
10:44 AM
@Teijo Shemeikka have you checked your Windows Firewall settings to make sure they are allowing Adobe to connect to the servers?
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Jan 15, 2025
02:21 PM
@default2f52oq47utc1 I've seen similar things before on Mac OS but with image pieces from previous not text. What OS version are you running and Photoshop specific version?
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Jan 15, 2025
02:20 PM
@doug36558401od39 can you share some screenshots of your workspace making sure to show the layers panel and the adjustment layer option grayed out?
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