Laptop unable to open Photoshop
4.5
Photoshop won't open or crashes on the "Loading Plugins" screen.
Symptoms
- Stuck on loading
- App crash
- No response
Possible Causes
- Corrupt preferences
- Incompatible plugin
- Graphics driver issue
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Reset Photoshop Preferences
Hold Alt+Control+Shift while launching Photoshop.
2
Disable Graphics Acceleration
If it opens, go to Preferences > Performance and uncheck "Use Graphics Processor".
3
Update Graphics Driver
Photoshop needs the latest drivers for its UI and tools.
When to See a Technician
If Photoshop is stuck on a specific plugin, try moving that plugin out of the "Plug-ins" folder.
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