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Esperante
08-16-2004, 01:52 PM
I just upgraded to XP Professional the other day, and I installed Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0. I tried to run the program (after installation), and it brought up a window that said 'handle invalid.' I have no clue what to do, and I really want to know. PLEASE HELP!
UK CARS
08-16-2004, 01:59 PM
quick reply-whats this
DodgeNitroBIRM
08-16-2004, 02:00 PM
Yeah, that's new.
Anyway... Sounds like you have an extension wrong somehow (.exe, .bmp, .jpg, ect.) Try reloading the program or getting the latest update of the program and see how that works.
SIMPLETON
08-16-2004, 02:01 PM
hmm thats strange. Is it new? it sure would make things faster
Esperante
08-16-2004, 02:17 PM
Well, it worked when I had my computer on 98, and I haven't had trouble until since I updated to XP.
I put it here because that's what I use for my chops and such, incase you were wondering.
DodgeNitroBIRM
08-16-2004, 02:23 PM
Here's another thing to try:
Right click on the .exe file, then goto properties. Select the Compatability tab and select "Run this program in compatability mode for:" then choose Windows 98/ Windows ME.
Hopefully, that will work. If not, try the update and reload idea I first mentioned. XP, all versions including XP 64, are backwards compatable for other Windows programs.
Esperante
08-16-2004, 02:38 PM
Yeah, I did try that. I will get the update.
biggysmalls
08-16-2004, 02:45 PM
There's maybe an other problem, have you updated your XP with the service pack SP2?
Cause if you did, some users have already had some difficulties of compatibility to run a lot of programs including photoshop...
The editers are about to release some patches to handle the situation... :)
DodgeNitroBIRM
08-16-2004, 02:47 PM
D@^^# forgot about that, but, still, having the latest release is safer as well.
biggysmalls
08-16-2004, 02:57 PM
:rolleyes:
Don't you know the 212 softwares incompatibles with SP2? :confused: see it big boy
For sure it's a good thing to enhance the security but like dat...
Esperante
08-16-2004, 03:04 PM
Biggysmalls-you're wrong, because I just installed it sucessfully on another computer (thankfully I've got 2) with XP Pro on it and it works fine.
Although it would be nice to get it to work on the computer in my room.
biggysmalls
08-16-2004, 03:16 PM
Ah sorry man but there, i can't nothing for u... :D
yes buy an other computer and throw the old out, no use to waste your time... :)
Rockefella
08-20-2004, 12:34 PM
I can send you Photoshop 8.0 CS through aim if you want. (if you have aim)
Esperante
08-20-2004, 01:02 PM
No, that's fine, I've got it working smoothly on my other computer. Thanks fo rhte help, though, guys!