Some say the app doesnt open on their Windows 11 PC.

Even if it opens smoothly, it keeps showing error messages.

Read ahead and fix it.

Choose System

Why Is Adobe Photoshop Not Working on Windows 11?

Varied factors could be the reasons for Photoshops non-functioning in Windows 11.

In this section, well list the most common reasons for Photoshop not working in Windows 11.

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Here in this section, well mention themost working solutionsto fix issues with Adobe Photoshop in Windows 11.

2.In theSystemwindow, chooseAboutand then expand theWindows specificationssection.

3.In the section, next to theEditiontext, check your current Windows 11 version to see if it runs.

Check Windows 11 Edition

Thus, to check whether its true, we suggest yourestart your Windows 11 PC.

This will eliminate the issue with ease.

2.In theShut Down Windowsprompt, smack the drop-down, and choose theRestartoption from it.

Shut Down Windows PC

3.Press theEnter keyto kickstart your Windows 11 PC, and once done, check the issues status.

Therefore, we suggest youopen the Adobe Photoshop app as an administratoron the PC.

2.From the right-click menu, choose theRun as administratoroption and then click theYesbutton.

Restart Your PC

3.Finally, check whether the Adobe Photoshop not working issue is resolved now on your PC.

2.Hold theShift keyon your keyboard when opening Adobe Photoshop on your gear.

3.In the next window, chooseYesto launch Adobe Photoshop without plugins on the PC.

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If the issue still exists, follow other solutions to resolve problems with the Photoshop app.

2.Right-clickAdobe Photoshopin theProcessessection, and from the menu, selectEnd task.

3.After forcefully ending Adobe Photoshop, launch the app again and test whether it opens now.

Choose Run as Admin

2.In theWindows Securitywindow, chooseVirus & threat protectionto enter the antivirus.

2.Then, choose theChange User Account Controlsettingsunder theBest matchsection.

3.In theUser Account Control Settingswindow,drag the slider toNever notify, and clickOK.

Click the Run as Administrator

4.Finally, check whether the warnings still appear in the Adobe Photoshop app on the PC.

We know, this solution may sound weird, but it could actually really work.

you might quicklydisable the display adaptervia machine Manager.

Open Task Manager

2.In theDevice Manager, expandDisplay adapters, and right-opt for graphics driver.

3.Choose theDisable deviceoption from the menu and click theYesbutton to turn it off now.

4.Once the display adapter is disabled, confirm the issues status with Photoshop on the PC.

Choose End Task

Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool

1.Clickhereto download the Creative Cloud Cleaner executable file on your Windows 11 PC.

2.Once the exe file is downloaded, right-click it, and choose theRun as administratoroption.

3.ChooseYesto launch the app with admin rights and press theE keyto continue with English.

Select Windows Security

4.PressYto accept all the Adobe End User Licence Agreement and then hit theEnter key.

5.Choose the product youre facing complications with and then typeYin the text field to delete it.

Reset Photoshop Preferences

Improperly configured Photoshop preferences could also be the reason for this issue on their PC.

Choose Virus & Threat Protection

Thus, to check this, we suggest youset Adobe Photoshops preferences to default.

2.Go to itsPreferencesarea, chooseGeneralon the left, and thenReset Preferences On Quit.

Once done, confirm the problems status on it.

Turn Off CFA

Remove Photoshop Font Cache

It may be possible that Adobe Photoshops cache files have been corrupted.

Due to this, the Adobe Photoshop not working issue is appearing on the PC.

In that case,clear its cacheto refresh the app and eliminate this issue.

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Also, its always better to keep Adobe Photoshop updated to avoid these issues.

3.If there are new updates for Adobe Photoshop, click theUpdatebutton next to it to install them.

4.Once the app is updated, open it, and check the Adobe Photoshop not working issues status.

Change User Account Control Settings

Reinstall the Adobe Photoshop App

1.To reinstall Adobe Photoshop, open theSettings appto uninstall the existing program first.

2.In theSettings program, choose theAppsoption on the left, and select theInstalled appsoption.

3.FindAdobe Photoshop, click thethree dots (…)next to it, and choose theUninstalloption.

Select Never Notify

4.In the new prompt, choose theUninstallbutton to remove the Adobe Photoshop app from PC.

5.Once the app is deleted, clickhereto download and implement the Photoshop app on the PC.

6.Finally, confirm whether the problem still exists after reinstalling the app on the PC or laptop.

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2.Go to the bottom of the page, chooseStart nowunderContact Us, and chooseGet Sign In Support.

3.Lastly, follow the on-screen instructions and share your problem with the support to get help.

2.In theRecoverywindow, underRecovery options, next toReset this PC, clickReset PC.

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3.In theChoose an optionwindow, chooseRemove everythingand follow the on-screen steps.

4.Once the computer is reset, reinstall the Adobe Photoshop app and confirm the issue status.

FAQs

Why Photoshop is busted in Windows 11?

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Other reasons could be incorrect Photoshop configs, Adobe plugins, etc.

Does Adobe Photoshop Work on Windows 11?

Adobe Photoshop works on Windows 11. you might get the Photoshop app from Adobes site.

Settings App

Why Is My Adobe Photoshop Not Working Properly?

Your Adobe Photoshop app may have some temporary bugs and glitches, which is why it isnt working properly.

Another reason for this problem could be faulty Adobe Photoshop plugins.

Select Installed Apps

Is Windows 11 Compatible With Photoshop?

Windows 11 is compatible with the Adobe Photoshop app which can be downloaded from Adobes site.

Why My Adobe Photoshop Is Not Opening?

Select Uninstall

If your Adobe Photoshop app isnt opening properly, it may be possible that the admin rights are missing.

So, launch the Adobe Photoshop app with administrative rights on your PC.

Click Uninstall

Download PS

Choose Help & Support

Choose Start Now

Select Recovery

reset pc button

click on remove everything