I've tried this previous version and it works: https://p-v.club/threads/dxo-nik-collection-8-1-101-windows.50292/#post-314802
I've just installed it and have the Plugin opened in Photoshop for more than 15 minutes without problems so far...
Version 8.0.12 works great (but only with an active internet connection). Thanks petersan. Unfortunately, I can't find/activate the Nik panel that allows me to use advanced commands like masks to import into Photoshop. Any help?
In the filter, for example Nik Color Efex I'm using now, on the filter just click Brush and Nik will create a black mask. Use the Brush tool in Photoshop, you don't need the panel. I have it legal and I'm never use it
In Photoshop, when I apply a Nik filter, I get a message to use the Nik Panel if I want to use the advanced options (like masks) and find them in Photoshop. But I can't see or find it in Photoshop.