Photo will not Open!!

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Tumare_Iqbal
Nov 22, 2008
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Hello Everyone

I am very new to photoshop and I just downloaded the CS4 trial model to learn it. Well my question is that when I attempt to open a photo, the picture comes up in the little layers window on the right corner but there is no picture on the main screen. Any help on this would be much appreciated.

As far as my system specs: I am using Windows Vista x64, 4GB RAM, Nvidia Geforce 8800GT 512MB, and the processor is the Intel 2.83GHz Quad core.

Thank You

Tumare
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G_Hausi
Nov 22, 2008
Same for me….
AMD QuardCore 6 GB, ATI 4850, latest driver (CCC 8.11).
I also used the "DisallowOpenGL.." and "allowOldGPUs" – no chance – on opening a picture or even if you create an empty new one – Photoshop crashes. With the flag-file "GPUInitCrashed" – constantly!!

I strongly think there are still heavy problems in the product! (as other users stated in various forum entries).

regards
G.H.
TI
Tumare_Iqbal
Nov 22, 2008
So do you think I should get the CS3 model.

Are you using any software?
DM
dave_milbut
Nov 22, 2008
use window> arrange and try to bring the picture on screen. sounds lilke it’s off screen somewhere, since it seems to be open per the little image you describe (sounds like the navigator palette).
TI
Tumare_Iqbal
Nov 22, 2008
Well the problem seems to be half resolved, dave. I can see the picture only when I move around the entire window but as soon as I stop the window turns grey.
DM
dave_milbut
Nov 22, 2008
I can see the picture only when I move around the entire window but as soon as I stop the window turns grey.

that almost definitely sounds like a driver problem. try turning hardware acceleration off on your card. if that clears it up, get the latest driver. if that doesn’t fix it, write the card manufacturer and explain your problem in detail. they’re busily working on new drivers.
TI
Tumare_Iqbal
Nov 22, 2008
Would downgrading to a CS3 make a difference?
DM
dave_milbut
Nov 22, 2008
it might, as cs3 doesn’t use the new card features. if you have cs3. it’s not generally available any more. you might try amazon… they had some copies left as of about a week ago.
DM
dave_milbut
Nov 22, 2008
(ps… don’t buy from amazon resellers. any copy you get through them is likely pirated, despite the shrink wrap and boxes! only buy it if you can click "add to cart" directly from the amazon page. not "see all buying options")
TI
Tumare_Iqbal
Nov 22, 2008
Ok thanks a lot dave.
DM
dave_milbut
Nov 22, 2008
np, good luck.
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Q_Photo
Nov 23, 2008
If looking for CS3 try Staples, Office Max or Office Depot. Q
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G_Hausi
Nov 24, 2008
Just to let you know – my problem (Photoshop crash with GPUInitCrash) is gone. How ? Deinstalled Asus GAMERS OSD SW – obviously it was the main-cause Photoshop crashed.

It works now
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Freeagent
Nov 24, 2008
This has been reported before. Take note everyone.

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