CS5 won't start - "Could not load actions because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered"

It's version 12.0.2. When I click ok, it says "Could not initialize photoshop because the preferences file was invalid (it has been deleted)".
Any ideas what I could do to get the program to start? I've restarted the machine several times.

I managed to sort this out now - by deleting preferences

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    I tried the ctrl alt shift and click yes to delete preferences and it didn't work.   Where are my actions?   I have no issues with disc space etc (over 500 free) Any help is greatly appreciated as I have many edits to get to customers

    Have you taken a look at this thread? Could not load actions because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered.
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    i have this message today and I don’t know what to do, I have PS CC : Could not load actions because an unexpected end of file was encountered

    See whether a reset of Preferences solves the problem
    A logical next step would be to reset your Preferences.
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    If Photoshop is already open on your screen, close it (Quit). Then hold down Shift+Ctrl+Alt (Win) / Shift+Command+Option (Mac) on your keyboard and start Photoshop.
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  • Could not load actions because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered.

    I have been getting this notification every week now! It is driving me crazy! Why is this happening, and what can I do to make it stop!! It is getting really annoying!! Thanks in advance
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    When you load Action and when you create new actions they are saved into you Photoshop Preferences into Actions Palette.psp.  This File is read when you start Photoshop.
    Apple and Microsoft both like to hide important files on users.  Windows search and Apple finder will not find and show hidden files unless you change Mac and Windows setting.  I you getting the error when you start Photoshop there is a shortcut to reset preferences. Hold down Alt, Ctrl, and Shift keys (Mac: Command, Option, Shift) while starting up Photoshop you should be prompted to for an OK to delete preferences.
    If this keeps happening perhaps you have a bad spot on your disk.  Loaded actions are saved into that file so they should show up in the Actions Palette when Photoshop Start Up and read that file during start up. Photoshop Writes that file when you load action sets, when you record and edit actions and most likly also when you close down Photoshop.

  • I can´t initialise photoshop because of this Could not load actions because an unexpected end-of-file was encontered. "Could not initialise Photoshop because the preferences file was invalid (it has been deleted)" how can i fix it?

    I can´t initialise photoshop because of this Could not load actions because an unexpected end-of-file was encontered. "Could not initialise Photoshop because the preferences file was invalid (it has been deleted)" how can i fix it?

    I have a MacBook Pro.
    App - Adobe Creative suite 5.5
    The only app that does´t initialize is the photoshop
    Problem solve
    FAQ: How do I reset my preferences?
    Thank you Jeffrey Tranberry

  • What is wrong? : "Could not initialize Photoshop because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered." Photoshop CC 2014

    What is wrong? : "Could not initialize Photoshop because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered." Photoshop CC 2014

    Please check following links if they are useful:
    Unexpected end-of-file
    Photoshop CS6 Not Loading: Actions & Preferences Errors
    Two Fatal Error Messages when Starting Photoshop
    Regards
    Rajshree

  • What to do when Photoshop says could not import clipboard because an unexpected end-of-file was encountered

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    When you load Action and when you create new actions they are saved into you Photoshop Preferences into Actions Palette.psp.  This File is read when you start Photoshop.
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    That message is indicative of a corrupted file.
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    I have a problem with Photoshop, I can run it and work in it. After the start of reports this error message: Could not initialize Photoshop because an unexpected end-of-file was encountred.
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