Photoshop CC 2014 Smart Sharpen Lockup.

I am using the latest PS CC 2014 version as of today, June 19, 2014. When I try to use Smart Sharpen, the Smart Sharpen window opens and then the program locks up and I have to perform a Ctrl-Alt-Del. How can I solve this problem? I like Smart Sharpen and I would like to use it. Thank you all. -Steven

Hi Look Here Please,
The filter Gallery in Photoshop CC 2014.
Works only when image is set to 8 bits/channel.
Please let me know if this helps.
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