How To Fix Adobe Photoshop Scratch Disk Full Error?

The error "Photoshop could notbe startedbecause the scratch disk is full." that Adobe Photoshop users encounterafter running theprogram is causedbyadiskproblem, restricting users'access to theprogram. If youare facing suchaproblem, you can findasolutionby following the suggestionsbelow.

What is Adobe Photoshop Scratch Disk Full Error?

This error is due to the lack of free space on the disk where Adobephotoshopprogram is used. For this we will need to reduce the occupancy of the disk used. We will eliminate theproblemby reducing the disk fullnessby following the suggestionsbelow.

How To Fix Adobe Photoshop Scratch Disk Full Error?

We can solve theproblemby following the suggestionsbelow to fix this error.

1-) Clean Up Temporary Files

If the temporary files on our computerare not deleted, they willaccumulate on our diskand take up space. This will increase the fullness of our diskand createproblems suchas contraction. For this, let's reduce the fullness of our diskby cleaning temporary files.

• Type "Run" in the start search screenandpress enter.
• Type "%temp%" into the search window that opensandpress enter.
• After thisprocess, we will haveaccess to the temporary file folder. Then let's deleteall the files in the folder.

After thisprocess, let's move on to our other suggestion.

2-) Check Downloads Folder

Delete unnecessary files orprogramsby checking the downloads folder. This will help us free up space on your disk.

3-) Delete Unnecessary Programs

You can reduce the occupancy of your diskby removinganyprograms you do not use from your computer. For this, you can deleteprograms orapplications that you do not useby using uninstallprogram.

4-) Use Disk Cleanup Tool

We can clean unnecessary foldersby using the Disk Cleanup tool in the Windows operating system. Thisprocess may reduce the occupancy of our disk.

• Open This PC.
• Right click on your full diskand click "Properties".
• Click the "Clean Disk"button in the window that opens.
• Then select the files tobe deleted in the new window that will openandpress the "OK"button.

After thisprocess, unnecessaryand temporary files willbe deleted. After doing this, let's move on to the other suggestion.

5-) Set Scratch Disk

Afterperforming theabove suggestions, you willprobablybeable to open Photoshop easily. If youare usingasecond discand your second disc is empty, you canburn Photoshop to the second disc. This willpermanently resolve the errorand you will not getan error until the disk is full.

• Run Adobe Photoshop.
• Click "Edit" in the top menu.
• Click on "Preferences" in the menulisted.
• Click on the "General" option in the new menu that will open on the right.
• Click on "Scratch Disks" on the left side of the window that opens.
• Then select your second empty diskand click the "OK"button.