[Sticky] -- How to Reset PSP to Default

[Kathy_9]

Resetting PaintShop Pro To Default Configuration

In certain circumstances, if PaintShop Pro fails to operate normally, there may be a possibility of either workspace or database corruption. Here are some ways to fix corruption in either one of those areas.

Important -- If you have made any customization, be sure to save your workspace prior to resetting.

Resetting Workspace

Resetting the Workspace in PaintShop Pro is handy when certain tools or features are missing which need to be retrieved. The following steps will show you how to do this.

Option 1

Open PaintShop Pro
Click on the File menu
Click on Preferences in the drop down list
Click on Reset Preferences
Add a check-mark to these options
Reset Workspace to Default Configuration
Delete all cache files (Active caches rebuilt on restart)
Click the OK button


Option 2

Hold down the SHIFT button on the keyboard
Still holding down the SHIFT button, use the mouse and double left click on the PaintShop Pro Desktop icon

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Click on the OK button


Resetting Database

Resetting the database folder for PaintShop Pro may become necessary in some instances if ever the cache becomes corrupted. The following steps will help reset the database folder in order to resolve any usability problems that may occur.


Option 1

Click on the START button
Click on All Programs
Navigate to and open the Corel PaintShop Pro folder
Left click on Restore Database


Option 2

Press and hold down both the Windows key (to the left and right of the ALT keys) and the R key
When the Run box appears, type the word - AppData- and click the OK button
A new window will appear. This window is the AppData folder
Open the Local folder
Locate and open the Corel PaintShop Pro folder
Right-click and rename the XXXX folder (varies depending on installed version, i.e. 2020, 2021, etc.) to XXXXOLD
Press the Return key on the keyboard



Option 3

Open PaintShop Pro
Click on the File menu
Click on Preferences in the drop down list
Click on Reset Preferences
Add a check-mark to this option

Delete all cache files (Active caches rebuilt on restart)