The preferences files generated by the Preferences API are named com.apple.java.util.prefs. The user’s preferences file is stored in their home directory (/Library/Preferences/). The system preferences are stored in /Library/Preferences/ and are only persisted to disk if the user is an administrator.
Photoshop Elements and Adobe Premiere Elements have various preferences files. The following is a detailed list of their locations.
Windows XP: C:Documents and Settings[user name]Application dataAdobePhotoshop Elements{version number}Editor
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10: C:Users[user name]AppDataRoamingAdobePhotoshop Elements{version number}Editor
Windows XP: C:Documents and Settings[user name]Application DataAdobePremiere Elements{version number}
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Numerous program settings are stored in the Adobe Photoshop Preferences file, including general display options, file-saving options, performance options, cursor options, transparency options, type options, and options for plug‑ins and scratch disks. Most of these options are set in the. This will create a new User Library in your preferred location. Moving an existing User Library. If you want to change the location of the existing User Library, first move the User Library folder in Finder/Explorer then set the new path in Live's preferences.
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10: C:Users[user name]AppDataRoamingAdobePremiere Elements{version number}
Windows XP: C:Documents and Settings[user name]Application DataAdobeElements Organizer{version number}Organizer
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10: C:Users[user name]AppDataRoamingAdobeElements Organizer{version number}Organizer
Windows XP: C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataAdobeElements OrganizerCatalogs
Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10: C:ProgramDataAdobeElements OrganizerCatalogs
Note: The Application Data/AppData folder on Windows is hidden. To find it, see Show hidden files, folders, filename extensions
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/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.adobe.PhotoshopElements.plist
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop Elements {version number} Paths
Folder: /Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe Photoshop Elements {version number} Settings
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.Adobe.Premiere Elements.{version number}.plist
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.adobe.Adobe Premiere Elements.framework.plist
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.Adobe.Premiere Elements-{version number}.plist
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.Adobe.ASWrapper Server.{version number}.plist
Folder:
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/Premiere Elements/{version number}
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/Premiere Elements {version number}
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/Adobe ASWrapper Server/{version number}
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.Adobe.Elements Organizer.{version number}.plist
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/com.adobe.photodownloader.plist
Folders:
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/ElementsOrganizer/
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/CAHeadless/{version number}
/Users/[user name]/Library/Preferences/Adobe/dynamiclinkmanager
NOTE: The user library folder on Mac 10.7 and later is hidden. To find it, see Access hidden user library files | Mac OS 10.7 and later
Preference settings control how Photoshop Elements Editor displays images, cursors, and transparencies, saves files, uses plug‑ins and scratch disks, and so on. If the application exhibits unexpected behavior, the preferences file could be damaged. You can restore all preferences to their defaults.
Note: Deleting the preferences file is an action that cannot be undone.
Where Is Library Preferences On Mac
Do one of the following:
Mac /library/preferences
- Press and hold Alt+Control+Shift (Mac: Option+Command+Shift) immediately after Photoshop Elements begins launching. Click Yes to delete the Adobe Photoshop Elements settings file.
- Go to Edit > Preferences (Mac: Photoshop Elements > Preferences > General), click the Reset Preferences on next launch button, and then click OK. When you restart Adobe Photoshop Elements, all preferences are reset to default settings.
A new preferences file is created the next time you start Photoshop Elements Editor. For information on a specific preference option, search for the preference name in Help.
In certain situations, messages containing warnings or prompts are displayed. You can disable the display of these messages by selecting the Don’t Show Again option in the message. You can also reset the messages you’ve disabled at a later time.
- In Windows, choose Edit > Preferences > General. In Mac, choose Photoshop Elements > Preferences > General.
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