The recent Windows 11 update, KB5050094, has been reported to cause issues with Adobe Premiere Pro, specifically preventing users from moving or dragging clips on the timeline. This severely impacts the usability of the video editing software, which relies heavily on timeline manipulation. The good news is that there are workarounds available to resolve this problem.
Adobe Premiere Pro is a widely used video editing software that depends on a timeline-based interface for arranging and manipulating video and audio clips. The ability to drag and drop elements on the timeline is fundamental to its workflow. However, the KB5050094 update can disrupt this functionality.
It’s worth noting that KB5050094 is an optional update, meaning it won’t automatically install unless manually selected. Unfortunately, these preview updates sometimes contain bugs, as is the case here. Reports indicate that KB5050094 can also cause a spinning cursor and File Explorer performance degradation.
Reports have surfaced on an Adobe forum post detailing the issue, with users confirming that the Windows 11 update (KB5050094) disrupts Premiere Pro’s ability to move clips on the timeline. Users have described the “Selection” tool displaying a “not allowed” symbol when attempting to drag and drop clips.
The problem seems to occur more frequently under the following conditions:
- Multiple monitor setups.
- Monitors with differing display scaling settings (e.g., one at 100% and another at 150%).
- Single monitor with unusual display scaling (e.g., 150% or 4K).
Method 1: Uninstalling the Problematic Windows 11 Update
The most direct solution is to uninstall the Windows 11 update KB5050094. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Navigate to Windows Update and click on Update history.
Step 3: Click on Uninstall updates.
Step 4: Locate KB5050094 in the list and click Uninstall.
Step 5: Reboot your PC.
After uninstalling, Premiere Pro should function as expected. Since it’s an optional update, it won’t automatically reinstall unless you manually select it.
Method 2: Adjusting High DPI Scaling for Adobe Premiere Pro
Changing the High DPI Scaling settings can also alleviate the issue:
Step 1: Right-click on the Premiere Pro shortcut and select Properties.
Step 2: Go to the Compatibility tab.
Step 3: Click on Change high DPI settings.
Step 4: Enable the checkbox labeled Override high DPI scaling behavior.
Step 5: In the dropdown menu below, select Application.
Method 3: Ensure Consistent Display Scaling
Inconsistent display scaling across multiple monitors can trigger the bug. Ensure all monitors use the same scaling (e.g., all at 100%).
Step 1: Open Settings.
Step 2: Go to System then Display.
Step 3: For each monitor, verify the Scale setting is the same. Adjust as needed.
Method 4: Using a Single Monitor
If you can’t uninstall the update or adjust display scaling, try using Premiere Pro on a single monitor. Disconnect or power off any secondary monitors.
While it’s not yet confirmed if Microsoft is actively addressing this issue, these workarounds should help restore Premiere Pro’s functionality.