PS LE 5.0 started crashing

I have had Photoshop LE on this PC for over 2 years, running fine with Win XP until today. I like it because it is quick to load and does all I need most of the time. It started freezing solid for minutes at a time as soon as I tried to open a jpeg photo file from a directory on the C drive – no probs with that photo or directory before. I have not to my knowledge installed any new software recently, apart from automatic updates of Grisoft AVG Free and Windows.

I uninstalled the program and re-installed from the original disc (not a copy), with the correct serial no. The prog now opens and loads the photo OK, but many of the options have blank buttons, and the Image Size option immediately closes the program. Any suggestions for fixing gratefully received!

Trev

see if there are any old updates on the photoshop web site for fixes or updates.
http://polly.cultureforum.net

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"Trev Morris" wrote in message

I have had Photoshop LE on this PC for over 2 years, running fine with Win XP until today. I like it because it is quick to load and does all I need most of the time. It started freezing solid for minutes at a time as soon as I tried to open a jpeg photo file from a directory on the C drive – no probs with that photo or directory before. I have not to my knowledge installed any new software recently, apart from automatic updates of Grisoft AVG Free and Windows.

I uninstalled the program and re-installed from the original disc (not a copy), with the correct serial no. The prog now opens and loads the photo OK, but many of the options have blank buttons, and the Image Size option immediately closes the program. Any suggestions for fixing gratefully received!

Trev

Good idea – thanks – Doh! No old updates available on the PS website, but from their FAQ it is clear that the same kind of problem still seems to be common with the latest versions – caused by too many startup items filling up working memory space – pruned out some rubbish & all is well again!

"Albert" wrote in message

see if there are any old updates on the photoshop web site for fixes or updates.
http://polly.cultureforum.net

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"Trev Morris" wrote in message

I have had Photoshop LE on this PC for over 2 years, running fine with Win XP until today. I like it because it is quick to load and does all I need most of the time. It started freezing solid for minutes at a time as soon as I tried to open a jpeg photo file from a directory on the C drive – no probs with that photo or directory before. I have not to my knowledge installed any new software recently, apart from automatic updates of Grisoft AVG Free and Windows.

I uninstalled the program and re-installed from the original disc (not a copy), with the correct serial no. The prog now opens and loads the photo OK, but many of the options have blank buttons, and the Image Size option immediately closes the program. Any suggestions for fixing gratefully received!

Trev

see if there are any old updates on the photoshop web site for fixes or updates.
http://polly.cultureforum.net

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"Trev Morris" wrote in message

I have had Photoshop LE on this PC for over 2 years, running fine with Win XP until today. I like it because it is quick to load and does all I need most of the time. It started freezing solid for minutes at a time as soon as I tried to open a jpeg photo file from a directory on the C drive – no probs with that photo or directory before. I have not to my knowledge installed any new software recently, apart from automatic updates of Grisoft AVG Free and Windows.

I uninstalled the program and re-installed from the original disc (not a copy), with the correct serial no. The prog now opens and loads the photo OK, but many of the options have blank buttons, and the Image Size option immediately closes the program. Any suggestions for fixing gratefully received!

Trev

"Albert" wrote in message

see if there are any old updates on the photoshop web site for fixes or updates.
http://polly.cultureforum.net

ALBERT Welcome to NG
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"Trev Morris" wrote in message

I have had Photoshop LE on this PC for over 2 years, running fine with Win XP until today. I like it because it is quick to load and does all I need most of the time. It started freezing solid for minutes at a time as soon as I tried to open a jpeg photo file from a directory on the C drive – no probs with that photo or directory before. I have not to my knowledge installed any new software recently, apart from automatic updates of Grisoft AVG Free and Windows.

I uninstalled the program and re-installed from the original disc (not a copy), with the correct serial no. The prog now opens and loads the photo OK, but many of the options have blank buttons, and the Image Size option immediately closes the program. Any suggestions for fixing gratefully received!

Trev