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.
Last updated on
Apr 27, 2021
Issue
When you launch Photoshop Elements, you get the error: “Could Not Initialize Photoshop Elements because the disk is full.”
Reason
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.
Solution
Disable Auto creations:
- Go to Elements Organizer
- Open Preferences > Media-Analysis
- Deselect Generate Auto Creations
Restart your computer.
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