As the title suggests, when I apply the patch using GenP v4.0.4 in Photoshop and Premiere Pro, the main screen becomes blank.
However, this problem does not occur when I revert to GenP v4.0.0.
As the title suggests, when I apply the patch using GenP v4.0.4 in Photoshop and Premiere Pro, the main screen becomes blank.
However, this problem does not occur when I revert to GenP v4.0.0.
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Mean_Plantain_7909@lemmy.dbzer0.com MOD · 0 pts · 107d
The issues you're experiencing are generally related to incomplete patching, corrupted application states, incorrect setup procedures, leftover configuration data, or mixing outdated methods with newer releases.
Properly patched and clean installations using the correct version of GenP are not showing these problems in testing.
For example, Photoshop
v27.7patched with GenPv4.0.4works without issues, and the home screen displays normally. If there were a widespread problem like a blank home screen, the release would not have been published.Since you've patched using multiple GenP versions (from
v4.0.0tov4.0.4), it's essential that the guides were followed fully and correctly.GenP
v4.0.2and onward introduced new methods that must be set up properly before patching.There are differences in the patched files between versions, and these are intentional and necessary. Skipping or canceling parts of the patch process can break functionality and lead to issues like the one you're experiencing.
Some files are included to support older versions and assist with user progression, but not everything listed needs to be patched; GenP automatically handles what is required and leaves unnecessary files untouched.
If you manually interfere with the process or selectively skip files, you can break the application yourself.
At this point, the most reliable fix is to fully uninstall and reinstall, then carefully follow the guide step-by-step using the latest GenP version.
In my testing of the latest Photoshop and Photoshop Beta releases across three completely different systems, all were installed and configured correctly, working as expected with no popups or blank home screen issues.
I also ran WinTrust on both the General and Beta versions after installation without any problems. The automated hosts setup works correctly, although it was not required and was therefore removed.
Firewall rules should only be used as a last resort, as they are unnecessary on properly configured systems.
As long as the latest setup is applied correctly with a clean configuration state, there should be no issues. Some users may need to uninstall and reinstall the application if incorrect setup steps or a corrupted state have affected the installation.
That is why it's crucial to follow the provided guides carefully rather than assuming prior steps are already correct.