In any adobe product if you get “Could not complete your request because something prevented the text engine from being initialized” error follow following steps
Close all adobe applications running – Then Open C Drive
Goto Documents and Settings
Then $USER directory (Just like above)
Open Local Settings Folder
Open Application Data Folder
Open Adobe Folder
Open TypeSupport Folder
Delete everything inside the TypeSupport Folder
Note:- Some directories are hidden by default so make sure to set the explorer to display all hidden files.
- Close all adobe applications
- Open C Drive > Documents and Settings > Currrent user directory > Local Settings > Application Data > Adobe > TypeSupport
- Delete everything inside the TypeSupport Folder
Some directories are hidden by default so make sure to set the explorer to display all hidden files.
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Thank you so much!
thanks, it works perfect. I have googled and even checked out adobe forums but this is the one solution which works.
Well as i expected neither this helped unfortunately
I have tried so many things and i just cant fix this thing.Pleaaaase could i have some more help ? :S
THIS FIX WORKS!!!!!!! EXCELLENT THANKS VERY MUCH IT WORKS, IT WORKS, IT WORKS!!!!!
I currently have this problem, but I’m on windows 7. Could you show me the steps so I can get back my text function thanks.
I have Windows 7… i follow your steps and in that folder i have only one file…when i deleted it…i got a same problem…(that file come back when i open photoshop again) can somebody help me please? sorry for bad laguage
thanks alot bro , it all worked now