Adobe Fireworks Won't Start in Win8

Spoonhead98

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Hi, Adobe Fireworks won't start in Windows 8. It worked perfect in Windows 7 but won't anymore. I have tried CS3, CS4 and CS5 (I Dont have CS6) but they all do the same thing... Nothing. I have tried running them in compatibility mode for Windows 7 and XP. Also tried running as administrator but still wont start. Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe Products Work but not Fireworks.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro X64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    AMD FX 8320
    Motherboard
    ASUS M5A97 R2.0
    Memory
    16GB DDR3
    Graphics Card(s)
    AMD Radeon R9 270X
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    128GB SSD + 1TB HDD
    PSU
    Thermaltake Toughpower 750W
    Case
    Thermaltake Commander MS-I Snow Edition
    Keyboard
    Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Avast
I had a similar experience. I saw the process running in task manager (ctrl+alt+del > task manager) but no icon in the taskbar. Problem turned out to be a form asking to provide feedback. In Task Manager, expand the 'Adobe Fireworks CS5 (32 bit)' app by clicking the arrow left of it, then right click on the program that shows up underneath. Choose 'bring to front'. After this, a feedback form shows up, which you can cancel. Fireworks starts as normal after that.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8
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