When I try to save a photo, I get error message Could not complete your request because of a program error.  What's wrong?

I edit a photo and when I click Save As, I get error message "Could not complete your request because of a program error."    I exit Elements, try again, same error. 
In past I had this problem but it resolved when rebooted PC.  This time, PC reboot does not help.
I cannot save anything i do in elements!!
What's wrong?  Any suggestions how to fix this?   Anyone know what the program error is

Please mention your PSE version and underlying OS.
Also, it would be of great help in resolving the issue if you can upload a snapshot of error message.
Regards
Kishan

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