Photoshop Not Opening Photos

I had an issue where my software wasn't activated and so I had to reactivate it. However, now Photoshop won't even open a new window or any photos in the software. Why is that? How do I fix that?!?!?!? I need to know ASAP so I can get my photos ready for state fair! Thanks!

What version of photoshop are you using?
What operating system are you using?
What type of files are you trying to open? jpg? CR2?
What exactly happens when you do File>Open?
Can you bring up a file when you File>Open Recent?
What happens if you drag a photo into Photoshop?

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Hate to say it, JJ, but you're missing the point .
The OP is invoking "Edit in Photoshop" from Lightroom, a standard and familiar command for Lightroom users. The file is then passed on to ACR, with the Lightroom settings (which is the whole point), and it should then open normally into Photoshop. Once saved back out from Photoshop, Lightroom will keep track of it so it can be reopened in Lightroom.
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caddion - you say "everything is updated", but you really need to make sure that Lightroom and ACR are in version sync. If they aren't, "edit in" won't work. If you have, say, Lightroom 5.7, then ACR needs to be at 8.7. These are corresponding versions.
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 will not open photo files

You are rude, to say the least. It is adobe's fault for marketing it as compatible. Yet another reason why I want nothing to do with adobe. The fact they marketed it as compatible when it is not is what I have a problem with. I am not blaming the software, I am blaming the company.
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Thanks guys! I am back in the room!!
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I asked you to try that because one thing that often happens is that the dock icon gets corrupted, and it's best to get the simple obvious problems out of the way first.
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themrkik wrote:
I have attempted to reset of Adobe Photoshop by doing the CTRL+ALT+SHIFT while loading and allowing complete reset.
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