Ever since I installed the latest security update from Apple this morning (9-17-08) I have been unable to open any PS files or save any PS files. I am on a G4 17" Powerbook (not an Intel machine) and have both CS3 and CS2 installed, though have only been using CS3 for the last month. I have OSX version 10.4.11. Opening existing files or starting new ones and trying to save just gives me the spinning beach ball and a "not responding" in force quit. I threw away the com.adobe.Photoshop.plist from preferences and restarted - no help. I repaired permissions - no help. I can't think of anything else, other than to try Disk Warrior or TechToolPro. Has anyone else experienced this or have a good fix? I am desperate...on a deadline and really need my Photoshop to work!!!
Thanks,
JA
#1
The first thing to do both before and after installing any Apple software is to run Disk Utility to Repair Permissions.
Try doing that first, then try Disk Warrior.
#2
I did do that about six weeks ago when I installed the software. It has run fine for that span of time. Then today, after installing the Security Update it quit saving or opening existing files.
I am going to run Disk Utility from the install disk now and if that doesn't work, I will run Disk Warrior. Funny though, I had run DWarrior last weekend for the first time in six months and everything was running fine until today.
Thanks,
JA
#3
Do the apps work in a new user?
I have applied the update and everything works fine.
#4
I finally found the culprit! A CD of archived files that I was using intermittently, was screwing with Photoshop. When I removed the CD entirely, Photoshop worked fine. What a mess....glad it was so simple.
Thanks for all the help.
JA
#5
Janet,
Know that the CD-in-the-drawer issue is not unique to you. It's a bug that has bitten others before you.
Neil
#6
Wow I had this problem in OS 8.5, that was a real long time ago. It is still around?
#7