Why won't photoshop elements 12 editor launch/open?

No matter how I try to activate PSE12, through the desktop shortcut, through program files, through old Photoshop works I've saved, it will not start.
I've tried reinstalling it, but it still won't launch.
What's strange to me is that Premier Elements, which I also have, works just fine. I can access the organizer through there, see old Photoshop works, but be unable to work on them because the editor won't load at all. No prompt on screen. No 404 ERROR or something like that, just a loading circle that goes away after a few seconds.
I have Windows 8 and a brand new computer. Why is this happening?

I have the exact same issue, but nothing on my computer changed!  Abode chat support twice now has refused to help me.  First time the guy cut me off; this time they told me to come here.  Looks like you have the same problem with no answer.  Not a good way to run a company!

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  • Why won't photoshop elements 12 launch?

    I purchased this program last weekend and it simply will not launch.  I have disabled my antivirus program and network printers with a reinstall.  I have tried to install the trial version.  I have renamed SLCache.  Nothing works.  It looks like this release is a complete dud for many people.  Any help would be appreciated.  I have already spent several hours on this problem, and I am almost at my wit's end.

    Sadly no luck this end I still have a, “Expired Trial”
    I think I deleted the temp files first, then tried creating a new Admin and logging in that way. But that failed.
    Maybe the order is crucial Like:-
    1 create New Administrator
    2. Remove Temp files
    3.Could that be the trigger to work.
    Oh I also ran the cleaner tool
    So you are a luck guy!
    The thing is could you unistalll it and then reinstall it without these issues?
    Peter
    Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fed up!

  • Why won't Photoshop Elements 12 open?

    After being away for 3 months, I attempted to open and use PSE 12 and it does not open.  Today I uninstalled and reinstalled thinking that would help, but it doesn't.  It appears as though it's going to open, but the little "streaming" just stops.  Your assistance in resolving this problem is greatly appreciated.

    I am not a technician so I can't go too deep in the analysis... I did all I could imagine to do, I would like that somebody from Adobe would take care of this issue finding solution to the problem.
    Inviato da smartphone Sony Xperia™
    A.T. Romano ha scritto -
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    >Re: Why won't Photoshop Elements 12 open?
    >created by A.T. Romano in Photoshop Elements - View the full discussion
    >mcrip07

    >Hoping that you get a break through in your troubleshooting. Do not give up. I kept searching and searching for an answer to my Photoshop Elements 12 Full Editor not opening while the Elements Organizer 12 would. I have reams of data from October 2013 to April 2014 troubleshooting of the issue. Everything pointed to an activation issue but I could never target the place to fix until my break through came unexpectedly. And, as I found out, the SLStore Folder and SLCache Folder have "something" to do with activation according to the Adobe person who put forth what turned out to be the solution for me. Based on my encounter with this problem, I would say Windows No, Photoshop Elements activation Yes.

    >If you right click Computer, select Manage, followed by Event Viewer, Windows Logs, and Application, do you see any errors or information listed that could relate to this matter?

    >We will be watching for your progress.

    >Thanks for following up on the suggestions. Much appreciated.

    >ATR
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  • Why won't photoshop elements download for me

    why won't photoshop elements download for me

    clear your adobe.com cookies or
    try a different browser or
    download from prodesigntools.com if you follow all 7 steps:  http://prodesigntools.com/tag/ddl
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    Try running the compatibility tool. Choose Find & Fix problems under the Troubleshooting Heading via the control panel or see tutorial.
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-win dows

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  • Why won't photoshop elements load?

    I am having a problem loading Photoshop Elements 9.0. Everytime I click it, it's showing Error 6. Please help.

    Hi,
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    If you registered your copy with Adobe then you should be able to find your serial number in your account on the Adobe site.
    If your computer came with elements already installed, then even if you could find the download on the Adobe site, it may not work with your serial number (if you can find it).
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  • Why doesn't my Photoshop Elements 12 launch/open?

    No matter how I try to activate PSE12, through the desktop shortcut, through program files, through old photoshop works I've saved, it will not start.
    I've tried reinstalling it, but it still won't launch.
    What's strange to me is that Premier Elements, which I also have, works just fine. I can access the organizer through there, see old photoshop works, but be unable to work on them because the editor won't load at all. No prompt on screen. No 404 ERROR or something like that, just a loading circle that goes away after a few seconds.
    I have Windows 8 and a brand new computer. Why is this happening?

    Dear Barbara,
    I tried to rename the 'SLCache' folder as advised.
    Outcome: by doing so, PSE12 did not want to launch at all..
    Instead, I got following message: 'Please uninstall and reinstall the product'.
    Then following message appeared 'A required application library failed to load and the product cannot continue. Please reinstall the application'.
    Can you help?
    TX in advance.
    Best regards,
    PSE12User

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    I got the correction to PrE, thanks.
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    Hunt

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