since the other thread (How to disable the welcome screen?) has been "Answered" starting a new one:
after launching PS gets stuck at the welcome screen. i can't scroll down to tell it not to show.. BECAUSE IT's FROZEN. there's not content in it and i can't quit PS unless i go to task manager.
the only way i can get it to work is to disable network access, launch PS, close the welcome screen, and then re-enable network access.
i checked my firewall and host file, tried multiple dns servers, double checked iptables on my router, nothing works.
all other CC programs launch fine, including the welcome screens - which i was able to turn off.
the "Do Not Show..." should not be a part of the web content as, you see now, causes a problem when it won't load and no way to turn it off. at least make it an option in the prefs b/c i can hit ctrl+k before the welcome screen comes up to change some things.