Help with "An error occurred when attempting to change modules"

Hi! I installed LR v2.6.632038 and I received " An error occurred when attempting to change modules" I could not do anything to make it work so I uninstalled it and then tried to reinstall. I never got to enter my serial number so I do not know if it ever uninstalled completely or if I needed to??? I have Mac OSX version 10.6.2 if that helps   Thanks! Kim

Error changing modules | Lightroom
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    Trying to use Lightroom 5; get this message every time I begin. "An error occurred when attempting to change modules," and that's all the further the app will go. Very sad, but WHAT IS THE ERROR? I've uninstalled and reinstalled it four or five times -- a couple through Creative Cloud/Application Manager and a couple by direct download .dmg. I've removed preferences, etc., reinstalled Creative Cloud Desktop, repaired permissions, appealed to the Lord, wished on a dandelion. Nothing.
    Searching for the error I find no information anywhere in the last week or month, and beyond that nothing that applies to version 5.
    I'm on a 2012 Macbook Air (Intel i5), OS 10.8.4, 4GB RAM, plenty of disk space and Camera Raw 8.1 installed if that matters.
    Little help? Thanks.

    See here: http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/error-changing-modules-lightroom.html
    See here for where to find the Preference file for your OS: http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/preference-file-locations-lightroo m-4.html
    See here for how to go about Replacing the Preference File: http://lightroomers.com/replacing-the-lightroom-preference-file/745/

  • I have cc but lights room is coming up with a error ,An error occurred when attempting to change modules. can you help please

    i have cc but lights room is coming up with  ,An error occurred when attempting to change modules. can you help please

    Error changing modules | Lightroom
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  • ???  I just installed Lightroom 5 from Amazon for my Mac with 10.10.1 software.  When I open it I get: "An error occurred when attempting to change modules".  It won't import photos and has no side panels under Library.  What should I do?

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    I Nearly bought from Amazon too but I found a thread from Adobe stating that the only recognized outlet for lightoom is themselves and other outlets serial numbers will not be guaranteed.
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  • Another "An error occurred when attempting to change modules" error

    Hello all:
    After using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom on Mac OSX trouble free for the past 6 months, I opened up Lightroom today and received the following error: "An error occurred when attempting to change modules." I had not made any changes in between when it worked normally and when the error started to occur. I beleive the last thing I did before this error occurred was to go into the Print Module.
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    So it looks like my choices are to create a new file and reimport every single time, or lose all of the work I've done for the past 6 months on thousands of images.
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    I'd first check for the existence of a file ending in .lock, which should be present when LR is in use, but if it exists when LR is quit, it can cause problems, and should be deleted.
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    I called Adobe and let them fiddle online with Lightroom on my MacBook Pro. The Adobe tech claims I have a corrupt permissions file. He told me to contact Apple and have them rebuild my permissions file.
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  • An error occurred when attempting to change modules.

    Loaded LR on my iMac, tried to copy & use a catalogue from W7 P/C. Now get "An error occurred when attempting to change modules."  when opening LR. Tried a variety of on-line suggestions, HELP. NB too much hassle with all the other apps to start a new user with such as Adobe and Microsoft.
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    Hi, I¹ve been through it again to ensure I¹ve not forgot things. Completely
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    Actually i did check the site for similar questions and found one without unfortunately any solutions, therefore and as i am about to embark a vessel, due to my job Captain in Merchant Marine Ships, I re posted this matter hoping to have a solution from somebody in ADOBE keeping in mind that i never hesitate to make the purchase of the software believing that i would not have this kind of problems with a company such as ADOBE.
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    RuralTraveler1111

    Hi
    Thanks Rave
    I will try the sugestion in this doc. The problem is I am completly new to mac and I have to find my way around I had lightromm 4 on my pc and never had an issue with it.
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  • Lightroom: "An error occurred when attempting to change modules."

    I'm a first time Lightroom(via the Cloud) user (used Capture One before this) and just downloaded it today. The first thing I saw was this error message
    "An error occurred when attempting to change modules."
    I've updated it to 4.3 and I've tried all the other recommendations I found here:
    http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/error-changing-modules-lightroom.html
    I don't know what Nik products are but I don't believe I have any.
    I'm on a Mac running 10.6.8
    Removed this preference file I found here:
    http://helpx.adobe.com/lightroom/kb/preference-file-locations-lightroom-4.html
    So frustrating! Please, can anyone help me???

    I can only quote from the webpage that you already visited RE: Permission.
    You need to have full permission for reading and writing for the folders and drives that Lr is using - particularly the folder that contains the catalog (i.e. the database Lr is working with).
    If you have full permission try re-installing Lr. Un-install it via your OS. And re-install it.
    Also, occasionally downloaded programs can become damaged during download - for instance when the download has been interrupted.
    Before you re-install, I'd recommend that you download Lr again and use this second download for re-installation.
    From the webpage (particularly read the part about Macs):
    Solution 5: Set correct permissions on Lightroom folder inside Application Support  
    The Lightroom folder inside Application Support could have the wrong permissions preventing Lightroom from writing to it which can cause this error.
    Navigate to the following folder: /Users/[user name]/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Lightroom
    Highlight the Lightroom folder and chose File > Get Information
    Under Sharing & Permission, verify that your have Read & Write Privileges. If not, click the padlock icon at the lower right, enter your password when prompted, then click the Read only entry and select Read & Write.
      Important: (Mac OS) Apple made the user library folder hidden by default with the release of Mac OS X 10.7. If you need access to files in the hidden library folder to perform Adobe-related troubleshooting, see How to access hidden user library files.
    Solution 6: Try a different user account.
    Copy the Lightroom folder into a new user account or other existing account on your computer. Then, restart Lightroom. The Lightroom folder is in the following locations:
    Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\[user name]\Application Data\Adobe\
    Windows 7, Vista: [user name]\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\
    Mac OS: [user name]/Library/Application Support/Adobe/
    Important: (Mac OS) Apple made the user library folder hidden by default with the release of Mac OS X 10.7. If you need access to files in the hidden library folder to perform Adobe-related troubleshooting, see How to access hidden user library files.

  • Down loaded lightroom 5 and installed but won't open right. On opening Message "an error occurred when attempting to change modules"

    Have a Mac Book Air with Lightroom 4 Full Download aboard. Just got an iMac. Wanted to load Lightroom 4 on iMac. Took the Adobe download file off the Mac Air and tried to load it on the iMac. It was successfull but on opening  the message "an error occurred when attempting to change modules" appeared. I removed Lightroom 4 and went to Adobe orders and re-downloaded my original order to the iMac. Same effect. Bought full Lightroom 5 hoping to fix but the same message appeared. What's up! Any help?

    Error changing modules | Lightroom

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