Disk error: Could not initialize Photoshop Elements

Last updated on 27 Des 2022

Issue

When you launch Photoshop Elements, you get the error: “Could Not Initialize Photoshop Elements because the disk is full.”

This issue means that the start-up disk is running low on space or out of available space.

Note:

Photoshop Elements needs at least 3 GB disk space to launch.

Free up additional hard drive space by deleting unnecessary files up to 3 GB from the start-up disk or by moving your files in the start-up disk to another storage location.
Disable Auto creations:
1. Go to Elements Organizer
2. Open Preferences > Media-Analysis
3. Deselect Generate Auto Creations
Restart your computer.