Running Photoshop Problems

Photoshop will not run and gives me this error message, "Could not open scratch file because the file is locked, you do not have the necessary access permissions, or another program is using the file. Use the 'Properties' command in the Windows Explorer to unlock the file."
How do I fix this problem?

Fix your permissions/ user privileges on your scratch drives:
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Problems with running Photoshop CS6 and Bridge with Lightroom 4 also on the same PC

I was running Photoshop and Bridge, then purchased Lightroom 4. Before installingt 4 I had no problems with Bridge, but since installing 4 all of the photo's that were held in bridge are now gone, but they are in Lightroom. With Lightroom, you are able to edit photos out of Lightroom and into Photoshop when necessary, save and close and it automatically changed the Lightroom picture.
I have two PC's, one has Bridge on it (this one) and the other without, but both have both editing prgrams installed. On the other PC I can switch between Lightroom and Photoshop with no problems, but when I try to switch with this PC, the one with Bridge installed, it will open Photoshop, but the photo will not transfer. If I close Photoshop program and go back to Lightroom, it will tell me that the picture could not be transfered to Photoshop because it would not launch. If I close that message window, it will then launch Photoshop and the picture transferes over allowing me to edit and save as normal.
My question is; does anyone know if Lightroom and Bridge should run side by side, or should I delete Bridge from this PC and see what happens. Bridge is just a holder and organizer of photos, wherease Lightroom does the same, but also has post editing capabilities. The two programs seem redundant, but if your running Photoshop, it's hard to get files out of Lightroom. It seems that you need to open Lightroom first, then you can view and chose a photo to work on, then move it back and forth between the two programs. This seems to make Bridge redundant.
Thanks for any help or suggestions.
he_b_gb1947

Hi, Yes, but that actually wasn't the problem. I start out in Lightroom,
then move to Photoshop if I have something that can't be fixed in
Lightroom. The problem was that when I tried to edit, out of Lightroom and
into Photoshop, I was getting an error message that Lightroom couldn't
prepare files for transfer because Photoshop wouldn't open. But, it had
opened, the picture just wouldn't transfer. If I closed Photoshop,
Lightroom would try again and it would open and transfer the second time. I
ended up going to the Adobe help, chat line, and they looked into my PC and
located the problem, it's now working fine. Thanks to everyone for your
inputs. Most appreciated.
Gary

Problems running Photoshop CS6 under OS 10.8 Mountain Lion

Since updating the OS from 10.6.7 to OS 10.8 on iMacs (21" and 24" Intel 2.4GHz) I have experienced problems running Photoshop. The app boots up fine and I can start a project as normal, but when I click on a tool to change it's usage I get the spinning beach ball, this lasts about 5 - 10 seconds and then the tool drop down menu appears. After this, I get the beach ball appearing every few minutes as I try to work, and the only way to get Photoshop running efficiently is to close it down and then restart.
Any ideas as to the cause? I've read on forums from both Adobe and Apple that apparently there are no compatibility issues between Mountain Lion and CS6 but I never had this problem previously under Snow Leopard.

The next two remedial steps would be to reset all tools by right-clicking here:
and if that does not resolve the problem, reset Preferences;
To reset Preferences:
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.
A dialog box will pop up asking if you want to delete the existing Preferences file (the "Settings"). Click Yes in the dialog box. The existing Preferences file will be scrapped and a new one will be created.

Having problems uninstalling and running Photoshop CS3

I downloaded the trial for Adobe Photoshop CS3 and it has now expired. I tried to uninstall it but it does nothing. It will not come off my computer. If I try to open it, it tells me
The licensing subsystem has failed catastrophically. You must reinstall or call customer support. I tried redownloading and reinstalling it but it still does the same thing and customer support after waiting on hold for 10 minutes for someone to answer, just sent me here.
How do I get rid of this program???
Also now that this is there, I can't run my CS2. It tells me my settings have changed and I need to reactivate but it won't let me reactivate apparently I guess it's been activated too many times (the first computer I had it on crashed and so I had to reinstall it on this computer I am using now) So now because of whatever is wrong with this CS3 I can never again use my CS2. I don't want to repurchase it, what do I do??

Having problems uninstalling and running Photoshop CS3 Lynley Stanley - 10:28am Sep 10, 2008 Pacific I downloaded the trial for Adobe Photoshop CS3 and it has now expired. I tried to uninstall it but it does nothing. It will not come off my computer. If I try to open it, it tells me the licensing subsystem has failed catastrophically. You must reinstall or call customer support. I tried redownloading and reinstalling it but it still does the same thing and customer support after waiting on hold for 10 minutes for someone to answer, just sent me here. How do I get rid of this program??? Also now that this is there, I can't run my CS2. It tells me my settings have changed and I need to reactivate but it won't let me reactivate apparently I guess it's been activated too many times (the first computer I had it on crashed and so I had to reinstall it on this computer I am using now) So now because of whatever is wrong with this CS3 I can never again use my CS2. I don't want to repurchase it, what do I do??
In reference to Lynley Stanley, I too am having the exact problem. I downloaded as for my class of Animation and Visual Effects at the Academy of Art University while waiting for my software to come in the mail from Academic Superstore. I am so frustrated about this that such an issue has caused so much madness. In the process of trying to remove Adobe Photoshop CS3 from my Windows Vista I was searching for info on how to uninstall as I was in a hurry to uninstall the program because my 4th week into class started using the program as students are expected to follow along having their own for assignments. Well, now I'm behind and I don't want to fail because of something that is causing the problem as I'd like to call intentional. In the process of trying to figure a way to uninstall fast as not to fall behind and fail in class I downloaded Perfect Uninstaller but I don't know how it will work. Now in reference of trying to quickly uninstall just to keep up with class, that will not be possible, so now I had to take time to look online knowing I'm falling more and more behind because of this difficult matter I finally found this and hopefully I'll be going somewhere as to have the problem corrected. Alright, now I'm going to try with what has been listed. Thank you for the Info. :)

Is anyone running Photoshop CS6 on a Windows Vista 32 bit machine without problems

Is anyone running Photoshop CS6 on a Windows Vista 32 bit machine without problems? I have over 400 GB,s free disc space (c drive) and still am getting lots of errors and program closing problems. I do not have USB3 on my machine so if I purchased a few 256 GB ssd drives would this help it from crashing?
Thank you in advance for any guidance.
Message was edited by: jackg032

jackg032 wrote:
Is anyone running Photoshop CS6 on a Windows Vista 32 bit machine without problems? I have over 400 GB,s free disc space (c drive) and still am getting lots of errors and program closing problems. I do not have USB3 on my machine so if I purchased a few 256 GB ssd drives would this help it from crashing?
Thank you in advance for any guidance.
Message was edited by: jackg032
Jack, as Curt has suggested, available drive space comes well down the list regards a happy experience with Photoshop. You have also asked a self-defeating question, because the fact you are running Vista, and a 32bit version at that, more or less precludes the ability to run without problems.
Windows 7 was billed as the first MS OS to need less system resources than its predecessor. If your system hardware will support 64bit, then consider paying $90 for an OS upgrade What is your system out of interest? I have a feeling you are running with just 2Gb RAM, which just isn’t enough. Post your specs or make and model, and I am sure you’ll get some help with what your mainboard will handle by way of RAM and whether it will support 64bit.

I installed First time Photoshop CS5 on my new PC (operation system windows 8.1, 64 bit). Sie prpram runs without problems so far, only the update is not possible.

Bei aktalisierung erfolgt das download, nach ende Download kommt Fehlermeldung fehler beim Download (Installation nicht möglich, Versuchen Sie es später noch einmal.
Kennt jemand das Problem, was kann ich tun?
Harald Bässle
Emailaddresse: [email protected]

Hello,
I installed the newest Application Manager some updates seems to be installed now but extension manager CS5 5.0 update is not successful > error code U43M1D207. What I must do?
I this the right way t answer?
Whating for reply
Thanks
Harald
Von: R_Kelly
Gesendet: Freitag, 29. August 2014 03:41
An: Harald Bässler
Betreff: I installed First time Photoshop CS5 on my new PC (operation system windows 8.1, 64 bit). Sie prpram runs without problems so far, only the update is not possible.
I installed First time Photoshop CS5 on my new PC (operation system windows 8.1, 64 bit). Sie prpram runs without problems so far, only the update is not possible.
created by R_Kelly <https://forums.adobe.com/people/R_Kelly> in Photoshop for Beginners - View the full discussion <https://forums.adobe.com/message/6683157#6683157>

I have a mac 15" non retina and i didn't upgrade it to mavericks .. when i run photoshop my pc becomes very slow and i don't know why!! the performance on photoshop is up to 70% so i think is good .. what is the problem?

i have a mac 15" non retina and i didn't upgrade it to mavericks .. when i run photoshop my pc becomes very slow and i don't know why!! the performance on photoshop is up to 70% so i think is good .. what is the problem?

All I can suggest is that you open that file on the MBA and save it as a new file, then see if you can open the new one on the iMac.

Problem trying to run photoshop roundtrip with aperture/automator

i have been trying to install photoshop round-trip to use with aperture but it is not working.
first, i created a folder called automator in the main library and drag the "start photoshop roundtrip.action" file.
second, i copied the photoshop action pack to my photoshop cs2, inside my application folder
third, i restarted the computer (aperture loves quit and restart).
now, i am trying to run photoshop round-trip from my aperture menu from automator, but i dont see the option for photoshop round-trip.
what i am doing wrong?
thanks for your help.
eric

Can you please provide the code for a sample procedure and the string you are passing it for me to try out?

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If you give complete and detailed information about your setup and the issue at hand, such as your platform (Mac or Win), exact versions of your OS, of Photoshop and of Bridge, machine specs, such as total installed RAM, scratch file HDs, video card specs, what troubleshooting steps you have taken so far, what error message(s) you receive, if having issues opening raw files also the exact camera make and model that generated them, etc., someone may be able to help you.
A screen shot could be very helpful too.
Please read this FAQ for advice on how to ask your questions correctly for quicker and better answers:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/419981?tstart=0
Thanks!

I am running Photoshop CC on a Windows 7 Toshiba PC and my text will not appear on the background when I type it.

I am running Photoshop CC on a Toshiba laptop running Windows 7. When ever I try to type text on a background image, the words don't appear. NOW...I had been using it for two or three weeks with no problems whatsoever...but then about 5 days ago, it just quit working. What I type shows up on a the layer pallet on a tab in the lower left corner of the screen, but it just won't show up on the graphic. HELP!!! I'm about ready to cancel my monthly subscription to Photoshop!! I tried to reset my text "T" in the upper right corner, but I think I made things worse.
Can I delete the program from my computer and REdownload it??? I've got things I've GOT to get done and I'm dead in the damn water and I can't seem to get any help. I will tell you up front, I am NOT a computer genius, so any help will be GREATLY appreciated and if you could put it into step by step parts that would GREATLY help me. I appreciate it.

Thanks for the screenshot. You do not have to get rid of CC 2014.
Open your Creative cloud panel, select Previous versions and 14.0 under Photoshop.

How do I resolve a constant rainbow wheel when running Photoshop Elements 10?

Greetings,
After running Photoshop Elements 10 successfully for over two years, for the last couple of months I am continually getting a rainbow wheel whenever I am trying to use my PSE 10 software. It takes forever for the wheel to resolve itself. I even close down all other programs and only have PSE 10 running. The performance is terrible. I am running this program on a Macbook Pro with 4 GB RAM and more than 100 GB free disk space.
Here's what I have done to try and remedy this so far:
1. Had the Apple technical team run diagnostics on my computer to detect any operating system or hardware issues. NONE identified. Also ran Disk Utility and performed a disk cleanup.
2. Spent a day deleting a bunch of files to free up additional disk space. Before: 80 GB. After: 107 GB.
3. Purchased (2) 4GB RAM sticks and had a certified Apple technician replace my current (2) 2GB sticks with these new ones. Now running with 8GB RAM.
With all this, I am STILL getting the rainbow wheel. Has anyone experienced this problem, or does anyone have any suggestions?
Should I uninstall and reinstall the software (Photoshop Elements 10 + Organizer)? If so, will all my categorized photos, along with caption notes, file notes, and tags in the Organizer be lost with the new installation?
Thanks in advance for your help.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
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Go to your username> library and delete:
com.adobe.PhotoshopElements.plist
Adobe Photoshop Elements < version > Paths
Adobe Photoshop Elements < version > Settings
com.adobe.Elements Organizer. < version >.plist
com.adobe.ElementsOrganizer< version>.plist
and any lockfiles with the same names, then go to Saved Application States (at the same level as preferences) and delete any for PSE, then repair permissions and launch PSE again.
To see the User library, click the Go menu in the Finder and hold down the Option key and it will appear below the little house for your user account.

HELP FOR RUN PHOTOSHOP IN COMMAND PROMPT AND OPEN FILE

HELLO
i have problem for run photoshop in cmd(command prompt) and
open a file immediate
for example:
D:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop CS>Photoshop.exe -open -f:\1.jpg
but these not answer
I need parameter open in photoshop
please help me
thanks

I would right click on 1.jpg. Select Open with... Select Choose default program... Pick Photoshop and make sure you check "always use the selected program to open this kind of file."
D:\1.jpg
Would then open photoshop.

Cannot Run Photoshop CS5 on SSD

MAC PRO Spec:
MAC PRO 6 cores Intel Xeon "Westmere"
RAM=16GB by Kingston (apple certified RAM module = KTA-MP1333/4G)
HDD=Western Digital black label 1TB (original shipped by Apple)
SSD=Kingston Hyper X 240G
OS= MAC OS X Lion
Adobe product = CS5.5 design standard traditional chinese version
Problem description:
I've tried either Apple or Adobe tech support for resolving my problem. Unfortunately, I still cannot resolve my issues. Look for anyone could help me out to solve my problem. Currently,I am not able to start photoshop on my SSD drive while HDD is my secondary drive. Anyone know the issue and how to resolve the problem.
Let me describe how I set up my Mac Pro and how the problem happen.
While I got my Mac Pro (only have one HDD), I install my CS5.5 and run photoshop. Everything just works fine. While I got my SSD, I make the SSD becomes a boot drive on the Mac PRO (the HDD was set to become a data drive now. Everything installed in the HDD was still there, and I don't remove any of CS5.5 application which was installed earlier). Then I start to install CS5.5 on SSD. The first time is ok to run photoshop. After open and close photoshop a few times, I start to run photoshop again. Then the error message occurred and the photoshop cannot run at all. The error message said "The photoshop cannot start because cannot find the temporary stored files. "
Following is my testing and result
1. I've tried to let either SSD or HDD as a single drive to start photoshop....No problem.
2. HDD as a main drive and SSD as a data drive..... No problem to start photoshop from HDD
3. SSD as a main drive and HDD as a data drive..... Error mesage and photoshop cannot run

…or you could have illegal characters in the names of volumes or folders anywhere in the path to the files the application cannot find.
Stick to numbers, underscores and the characters of the English alphabet. No accented or special characters such as äöü ß áéíóú àèìòù ãõ, no apostrophes, asterisks, pound signs #, commas or slashes, etc.

Running Photoshop CS3 under a non-admin account?

Is it possible to run Photoshop CS3 under a non-admin account with Mac OS 10.4.11? If yes, is it stable then, and are there any known issues?

Buko and Ann:
Can you support with some documentation please? A quick Google search has many sites recommending to create two accounts. I could fine none (quickly) that stated it might not be necessary. I'm not so much concerned with being right (as it would be somebody else that was wrong) but purely to know that all the articles I have read are also full of sh!t.
I can assure you however that it is not a nuisance to work in a standard account. Certainly any maintenance I do is usually administered through the admin account. It would be a f!cking exasperating not to be able to log in as admin at the end/beginning of the day and manage these tasks on my time. In batch modding files I do find myself typing in passwords I shouldn't have to type, but I batch mod files infrequently and only because our file server is set up with no trust to individual users. I know if I change the setup someone will immediately delete someone else's directory just to teach me not to fiddle.
Rich: I've run CS2 and CS3 (and CS2 & CS3 ;)) in standard accounts with no problems. The only thing I can think of off the top is that Sing system error which was certainly permissions related. I will disclose that my office is relaxed (gov't) and I no longer consider myself a power-user. Though that probably means I am closer now that ever. I click a button and the computer does its thing. No worries.
I'm open to new ideas, and love to learn. I suppose the above is only strongly worded in response...
J

Running Photoshop Elements from different boot volumes

I posted this question on the Adobe message board without success. Hopefully, someone here knows the answer.
I have my MacBook internal drive partitioned into 2 volumes, each with a different OS.
I wish to run Photoshop Elements 6 while booted into an OS that is on a partition different from the partition that was used to install the PE application. Has anyone tried that/done that? Or, any suggestions on which library files need to be duplicated to make it work?

Ralphjh wrote:
I’m not sure what you mean by licensing issues. I do have a license for Photoshop Elements. The problem is that The PE application will not permit me to re-enter the license code when I launch it from a different volume such as virtually all other applications will do.
That is what I mean by licensing issues. Mac App Store apps have their license inside the application bundle that is cryptographically signed. Such a system is much easier to live with than old-school registration systems such as what Adobe uses.
The version of PE that I am using works just fine. It does everything that I wish to do with it and if it has any bugs, I haven’t seen any.
I have that version of Photoshop Elements. I found it pretty flaky even on Mountain Lion. Some parts of it were discontinued almost immediately upon release. I know that its licensing is quite fragile. I once had an installer for another product that corrupted Photoshop. That wasn't really Photoshop's problem, but it is a fragile system. Here is a link to some tips for using Photoshop Elements on Mavericks: http://barbarabrundage.com/2013/10/28/photoshop-elements-and-os-x-mavericks/
The purpose of my post is based upon my desire to run applications from different OS’s on different partitions without re-installing them. I don’t know about applications that I don’t have but all of those that I have tried that exist on my main partition will permit me to launch them from other volumes, that is, all except Adobe Photoshop.
I don't think that is a wise idea. Modern versions of OS X really, really want applications to live inside of /Applications. The operating system heavily caches parts of applications and you could see strange results by running applications installed to any other location.
With older application, especially those that require an administrator password to install (like Photoshop Elements), it simply isn't your decision to make. You can only decide to install it or to uninstall it (if you are lucky). How and under what terms it decides to run is out of your control.
I’ll take a look at your suggestion regarding Pixelmator. If did does everything that I use PE for, without a significant learning curve, I just might say goodbye to Adobe. I assume that iPhoto can use Pixelmator as an external editor and recognize the modifications made by it.
A new version of Pixelmator is due to be released soon: http://appleinsider.com/articles/14/01/23/pixelmator-31-gains-dual-gpu-16-bit-im age-support-with-apples-new-mac-pro-
I bought Pixelmator a long time ago to try to get away from Adobe. I wasn't happy with the early versions. But they kept improving it and it kept getting rave reviews so I went ahead and tried it again after the Mac App Store version was released (i.e. I bought it twice) and I am quite happy with the latest version. I am also a big fan of iDraw. I can't even get past Adobe's recent icons. They are so bad! I'm not the only one that thinks so: http://blackpixel.com/blog/2012/02/adobe-icons-from-an-alternate-universe.html

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