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Hi.
This is not exclusively a Photoshop problem, but I’m hoping someone here recognizes this issue, and can offer a solution. I’ve searched the ‘Net for an answer, and come up blank. I’m still using version 7 on WinXP Pro … all updates and drivers are current.
I’ve got a LOT of folders filled with TIF and JPG images (I’m a photographer). I’ve recently discovered that, when attempting to access the files in ONE particular folder ("Bob") … the instant I click on a file, Photoshop just DISAPPEARS … BANG! No error message, no pause or hesitation …. just POW … GONE.
The reason why I know it’s not JUST a Photoshop problem: If I try to access the Bob folder from Corel PhotoPaint, same thing. Even if I try to click one of Bob’s photos from Windows Explorer, EXPLORER disappears, instantly.
What I tried, but it didn’t work: I was able to copy that folder onto another computer. I then deleted that original folder and did a complete defrag and checkdisk scan. I WAS able to open the files, now on the other computer, without any problem. I renamed each file, even renamed the folder itself. Copied it back to my main computer. Same problem exists … click a file, and lose whatever application I’m using.
Anybody ever heard of this before? Any suggestions (short of reformatting the hard drive)?
Thanks for your help!!
This is not exclusively a Photoshop problem, but I’m hoping someone here recognizes this issue, and can offer a solution. I’ve searched the ‘Net for an answer, and come up blank. I’m still using version 7 on WinXP Pro … all updates and drivers are current.
I’ve got a LOT of folders filled with TIF and JPG images (I’m a photographer). I’ve recently discovered that, when attempting to access the files in ONE particular folder ("Bob") … the instant I click on a file, Photoshop just DISAPPEARS … BANG! No error message, no pause or hesitation …. just POW … GONE.
The reason why I know it’s not JUST a Photoshop problem: If I try to access the Bob folder from Corel PhotoPaint, same thing. Even if I try to click one of Bob’s photos from Windows Explorer, EXPLORER disappears, instantly.
What I tried, but it didn’t work: I was able to copy that folder onto another computer. I then deleted that original folder and did a complete defrag and checkdisk scan. I WAS able to open the files, now on the other computer, without any problem. I renamed each file, even renamed the folder itself. Copied it back to my main computer. Same problem exists … click a file, and lose whatever application I’m using.
Anybody ever heard of this before? Any suggestions (short of reformatting the hard drive)?
Thanks for your help!!
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