So, I take it CS4 Bridge is not 64bit?

The reason I ask is that when I insert a memory card, auto-play for Bridge isn't activated. It is for LR 64bit. So, I'm assuming that Bridge is not 64 bit.
Why and will it be in a future (free) upgrade?

>What type of information were you looking for?
How about "information" which neither post offered. I know it's difficult to write an app in 64bit. I know it's difficult to write it in 32bit, and I'm sure 20 years ago writing one in 16bit was a PITA, too. When I programmed basic to make one little block move two blocks over, I would have much rathered been drinking a beer on a quiet beach somewhere. But all this stuff happened (even the beer drinking).
Now, Photoshop and LR is 64bit. I wondered why and when Bridge might do the same thing. We were given a "why" PS is 32bit for Macs instead of 64bit. I just wondered if there were a "why" for Bridge--especially when LR is 64bit and is very Bridge-like.
I was looking for information, not castigation. Simple request, not that deep.

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OK, let's see how good you REALLY are...here's a new one. Well actually not
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vengeance.
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without making any prints. Again worked OK for a while and then stopped.
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I would also consider resetting Photoshop's preferences. Sometimes that clears up problems, and of course be sure you install the latest CS4 updates.
I'm assuming you have to use 32 bit Photoshop CS4 (example32 bit third party plugins). If not use 64 bit CS4 and see if that works.
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> Your post is totally blank —as are many messages sent to this POS forum by email.
I've had posts void of content but it's only been here that they've been completely blank. Couple this with the fact that RSS randomly drops messages and my enthusiasm for the Adobe forums continues to wane.
Here's what I tried to post. Thunderbird, fortunately, saves outgoing mail in a sane fashion.
> -- as the tilde ~ is unfortunately often associated with the +username folder+.
>
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> In any event, folks who get it wrong are just as susceptible to miss any of those variants.
>
Prolly right on that point. I've written enough installation instructions and regardless what they are, someone will get confused. Vista's new layout hasn't helped and I'm sure things won't improve with Windows 7.
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Have to agree with you there.
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Photoshop CS4 Extended will not open file from Bridge.

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http://forums.adobe.com/message/3469769
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Have a good day.

Hello Curt
Thank you for your reply.
This Keyword system was working earlier, that is I could shut off the computer and come back to open Bridge and the keywords were there.
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