It's been awhile since I last posted about this issue, and there is still no fix, so I'm going to try with a fresh start.
My old post is here: Re: Why won't Photoshop create new files or open old ones after awhile?
Other peoples videos of the issue:
Bens Photoshop Issues - PinpointMusic's library
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoWKJbIf3BI
Version: CS6 Master Collection
Issue - Photoshop will "break" randomly and then will not:
- Open old files
- Create new ones
- Unable to save.
- Files that are open are no longer editable.
Some updates since my last thread:
1. I have had this issue on my laptop as well, making it two machines with this issue. I have recently done a clean install of windows on the laptop and am loading programs one by one carefully over who-knows-how long until the issue arises again. This should filter out if and/or what program/driver is causing the issue.
2. On my PC, I have change my GPU card from a HD6970, to a R9 290X, and then to a GTX 780. The issue has persisted across these cards, making it highly unlikely to be GPU issue. I have also installed an SSD (a total of 3 data drives now) onto this machine, meaning the HDD is unlikely to be the issue either. The specs for my laptop/PC are below.
3. I can get commands to work if I quickly execute it right after the failed command. For example, if I have an open document, and attempt to use the paint brush, nothing will happen. If I do it again, but double click, the second click will cause the paint brush to work. This happens for all processes, including creating a new file etc.
4. I have used a program called "Process Monitor" to see what happens when I draw a dot with paint brush when I have this issue and when I don't. I don't know if this will help anyone, but it might give a clue as to what direction this problem lies and what's actually happening. There is quiet a difference.
The bug has not shown itself - button click starts from the first highlighted process in the first image, to the last highlighted process in the last. :
The bug has occurred - note that when I do a single click, the lines from 12:44:47:1703446 AM to 12:44:47:1705284 AM appear, but when I do a double click (as talked about above), the lines from 12:44:47:1703446 AM to 12:44:6231387 AM appear.
PC specs: - drivers all up to date and all normal problem solving has been done.
Windows 7 64bit
i7 950
GTX 780
Rampage Gene III mobo
12GB ram
Laptop specs: - nothing is on this laptop but Photoshop/Illustrator/wireless adapter.
Windows 7 64bit
i7 3630QM
GTX 680M
16GB ram