Can´t start Photoshop CC

Hi there,
since today I seem to have the "participate"-problem in the german version every time I try to start Photoshop CC.
(maybe the same as also mentioned on this site http://feedback.photoshop.com/photoshop_family/topics/photoshop_cc_problem_with_help_impro ve_adobes_products_popup_window ??)
PS does not start, pop-up-text is not shown, I can´t press the button and PS does not "react" anymore ...
My system: MacBook Pro 17", Mac OS 10.8.4 (german), PS CC 14.0.0
Does andybody know how to fix/solve ist?
https://d2r1vs3d9006ap.cloudfront.net/s3_images/944234/ps.jpg?1377090596
or
https://d2r1vs3d9006ap.cloudfront.net/s3_images/944236/ps2.jpg?1377090775

Hi Saab955C,
I wondered if something related to permissions might be the underlying cause.
You might try creating a new admin account, launching Photoshop from there and see if hitting the Participate button works.
10.7 - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4600
10.8 - http://support.apple.com/kb/PH11468
-Dave

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