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Fix can't write document presets file error on close in Photoshop

Fix the 'can't write document presets file' error on close in Adobe Photoshop

2 Aug 20221 min read

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If you constantly face an annoying 'can't write document presets file ' dialogue every time you close Adobe Photoshop 2022, or if you have issues with Illustrator Libraries not connecting, follow these steps.

This solution is taken from a previous contribution to the Adobe Online Forum.

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