[Gimp-user] File -> Open results in hang/crash

[Peter Bell <peter bellfamily org uk>]

I'm running on Linux Mint 19.0.  This included GIMP 2.8.22.

I found that using the File -> Open menu option in GIMP results in hang 
after selecting the file to open in the 'Open Image' window and clicking 
the 'Open' button.

Googling this problem showed that others (mainly Windows users) were 
experiencing a similar problem, but I didn't find any solution which 
helped me.  However, I did find reference to the GIMP 2.10 release, so 
used the PPA to upgrade (having uninstalled 2.8, as advised).  This 
yielded GIMP 2.10.8.  However, I find that the exact same problem 
afflicts my v2.10.8 install.

Opening the file from the Nemo 'Open With' option and selecting GIMP 
works perfectly.

How can I resolve the problem with the GIMP built-in File -> Open option?


Apologies if this is the wrong forum to raise this problem.  I have 
looked at the GIMP FAQ and I have read through recent archives of this 
mail list without finding any help.