Can't Open Adjustment Layers

(I have Photoshop CS6 for Windows 8)
Whenever I try to open an Adjustment Layer of any kind, whether it be Hue/Saturation, Brightness/Contrast, Curves, etc, Photoshop closes out. Well, not close out, but more like disappear.
It will show up as running/open on the task bar, but it's not.
I've tried to Restore & Maximize it, but neither of those options work. In the end I'll have to close the program out with Task Manager.
Does anyone have any idea as to why this is happening or how I can fix it?

hemmickreef wrote:
Although I can export as PSD from Illustrator - will PS read the layered files though?
If you set up the file accordingly: yes.
You have to take special care of some stuff. Search for it on this forum or the manual. It has been discussed here.
hemmickreef wrote:
What about EPS?
Forget about EPS. And especially in this context.
hemmickreef wrote:
Can PS export as .ai?
Yes, but only clipping masks. And only simple paths.

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