PSP 2018 Ultimate, no welcome screen when opening (FIXED)

[Pafster]

I Have purchased the 2018 ultimate package. installed everything and when I open it I only have a home and edit tab. the work space is blank no Welcome screen. I re-installed 3 times and always the same. no option for Essential in the preferences.
I called support and the guy said to install google chrome browser!! WTF. I use Firefox. and don't see the relevance of the browser.

Anyone have this problem ? How do I fix it?

Thanks

[Radim]

Yeah, That's the old IE components.
Do You have fully updated to latest Windows 10/8.1/7 SP1?

[Pafster]

What do you mean? It needs IE to function properly? I have Win 7 pro sp1 but no IE 11.

[Radim]

What do you mean? It needs IE to function properly? I have Win 7 pro sp1 but no IE 11.

That's your problem. But I month ago tested Windows 7 SP1 with IE 11 but start screen was not fully functional...on my computer.

BTW. Have you read this post? http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=62673

[hartpaul]

If you click on the Home symbol doesn't that open the Welcome screen for you?

[Pafster]

"If you click on the Home symbol doesn't that open the Welcome screen for you?"

No, nothing at all.

[Pafster]

What do you mean? It needs IE to function properly? I have Win 7 pro sp1 but no IE 11.

That's your problem. But I month ago tested Windows 7 SP1 with IE 11 but start screen was not fully functional...on my computer.

BTW. Have you read this post? http://forum.corel.com/EN/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=62673

Well, requirements on the site mentions ,

"System Requirements for Corel PaintShop Pro 2018

Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 with the latest service pack (64-bit or 32-bit editions). For virtualization: Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 or later
Intel/AMD 1.5 GHz or faster processor with SSE2 supported (multi-core processor recommended)
2 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
1 GB of available hard-disk space required (2 GB recommended)
1280 x 768 resolution with 16-bit color display (1366 x 768 resolution with 24-bit or higher color display recommended). Up to 250 DPI supported with appropriate resolution display
DirectX 9 or higher compatible video adapter with the latest driver
Internet Explorer version 10 or higher
Internet connection required for online features and tutorial videos

[Radim]

When I tested, I do not had latest updates for IE. Only full installer of IE 11.
So I think system *has to be* fully updated.

[Pafster]

Ok,thank you Radim.,

I updayed to IE11and updates and you're right. Everything seems fine now. Even Perfectly Clear works now wich it did'nt before.
I don't know why these programs have to bet ied in to IE and not a standard browser.

Again. Thanks.