Batch processing problems

<p>After batch processing, usually sharpening, I find 2 or 3 photos that look like they are multiple exposures. I have tried reinstalling CS5, I've tried remaking the action performed and still get the problem. I don't know what the solution or where the problem lies. Any suggestions. I'll try to upload an example.</p><div></div>

<p>You're positive that this is done by the batch process? Was this image viewed first and it was OK? Because it looks like a few that happened to me when I had a bad card.</p>

<p>I looked at each one of these before I batch processed. I had others. This has happened several times. I've gotten to where when I batch process I have the destination a new folder so I can always go back for the original.</p>

<p>I'd agree that faults like this when they happen straight from a camera are usually caused by a bad card.<br>

If you're batch processing, look at where you're saving the processed files - it may be that device (hard drive/USB etc) is faulty and you're getting files corrupted. I strongly suggest you do a diskcheck of that device - if you get a lot of errors showing up it's time to think about replacing it before you start losing files completely.</p>

<p>I saw something like this with Photoshop 1.0 in 1990. The issue then was probably memory collisions or similar. <br>

Suggestion may be that not just your physical storage device is suspect, but the actual RAM in your computer.<br>

Try running the batch processing on another computer.<br>

At the same time, there is no reason not to run a memory test on your current computer. <br>

And does this happen after a complete restart with no other applications running?</p>

<p>I've been gone a few days. Thanks for your response. My computer is a new Mac Pro. I got it this year and yes this has happened several times without other applications running.</p>

<p>I'm still leaning towards corruption due to bad RAM, which actually is most likely manifest when new. (That's because you find out pretty quickly!) I would suggest that other parts of the main image come from images that were already batched prior. That are still sitting in the buffer of the cache that was not properly cleared between the closing and loading.<br>

Also, your Photoshop applicatrion could becorrupt in some weird way, and both of those problems could be due to a problem on your hard drive. Both are warranty claimable, so I suggest a trip back to the shop. First, use Disk Utility that came in your Mac in the Utilities folder and run the diagnostics.<br>

Can you call Apple? They may have encountered this before and could be in their support database.</p>

<p>Thanks Otto. I'll give Apple a call. I really appreciate you responding again.</p>