Nik software and Photoshop CC

I have installed the Nik Collection to the plug ins file. When I open the Photoshop CC I can't find them in the filter list like it usually did. Please help.

Here is a thread with users posting from June 20th (last 3 posts) that were able to get it to work...
Will NIK plugin software work with PS in Creative Cloud?
http://forums.adobe.com/message/5143170
Also...
Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud: Compatibility and Installation
https://support.google.com/nikcollection/answer/3212033?hl=en

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