Troubleshoot PSE Files
Typical PSE Opening Challenges
Missing Adobe Photoshop Elements
Double-clicking your PSE file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open PSE File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Photoshop Elements isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your PSE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your PSE, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Adobe Photoshop Elements is Out-of-Date
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Photoshop Elements Photo Project file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Photoshop Elements 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: Investigate your PSE file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening PSE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
More Causes of Problems Opening PSEs
You can still experience errors opening PSE files even with the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements installed on your PC. Other PSE opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:
- Invalid PSE file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- The PSE file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Defective install of a PSE program, such as Adobe Photoshop Elements
- PSE file corruption
- Your PSE is infected with malware
- PSE-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Photoshop Elements Photo Project file
Quiz: What file extension is not associated with Microsoft Office?
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MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.
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MPEGs are a type of compressed video file. Videos shot with cell phones, digital cameras, and other devices typically use this format.