Troubleshoot COLLECTION Files
Common Problems Opening COLLECTION Files
Adobe Bridge CC Disappeared
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open COLLECTION Files" when trying to open your COLLECTION. When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe Bridge CC missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your COLLECTION with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you don't have Adobe Bridge CC installed, and you know of another program to open your COLLECTION file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Incorrect Adobe Bridge CC Version
Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Bridge CC won't support your Adobe Bridge Collection File file. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Bridge CC installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the COLLECTION file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Regardless, most of the COLLECTION file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Bridge CC installed.
More Causes of Problems Opening COLLECTIONs
Errors opening Adobe Bridge Collection File files can still occur even with the latest Adobe Bridge CC software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening COLLECTION files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These issues include:
- Invalid COLLECTION file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- Accidental deletion of the description of the COLLECTION file in the Windows registry
- Partial installation of Adobe Bridge CC that did not fully complete
- Your COLLECTION file is corrupted (issues with your Adobe Bridge Collection File file itself)
- Your COLLECTION has adversely impacted by malware
- Hardware associated with COLLECTION has outdated drivers
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Adobe Bridge Collection File file
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PNGs are just slightly more popular than JPEG files (74.5% vs. 72.8% of websites using them) according to usage data from W3Techs.com.