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MMartinsIllustration
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December 30, 2019
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How to download earlier versions?

  • December 30, 2019
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I have a subscription to Creative Cloud and previously had Photoshop and Illustrator installed on my computer. My computer is old and was having trouble running them so I uninstalled them a couple weeks ago. Now I'm trying to reinstall older versions to see if they might run better, but I can't seem to find a way to access earlier versions of the programs. I've followed the instructions on this page: https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/using/install-previous-version.html but under "other versions" nothing is listed on my Creative Cloud app. Additionally it appears the latest update is no longer compatible with my device. Any ideas how I can download earlier versions that may be compatible?

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MMartinsIllustrationAuthor
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January 1, 2020

Thanks everyone for the advice, unfortunately none of the suggestions here worked, but I contacted a customer service rep who was able to link me directly to 2018 download files.

John T Smith
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John T SmithCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 31, 2019

I don't know what is included, but try this https://prodesigntools.com/tag/ddl

John T Smith
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John T SmithCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 31, 2019

Go to https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/find-downloaded-file-app.html

Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
December 31, 2019

Specifically, which products and versions are you seeking?  

Which operating system do you have?

 

Creative Cloud won't work on Windows 8 or 8.1 or less than Mac Sierra. 

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    MMartinsIllustrationAuthor
    Participant
    December 31, 2019

    I have Windows 8.1 unfortunately. I looked at requirements for earlier versions and it does appear 8.1 is included, but not for this latest release. https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements/earlier-versions.html So I guess I'm back to the original question- can I install this earlier version somehow? My system meets the requirements for 19x and earlier according to the page I linked.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 31, 2019

    The problem is Creative Cloud desktop app requires Windows 10 (64-bit).   It won't work with Win 8 or 8.1

    Creative Cloud desktop app

    The Creative Cloud desktop app has the following requirements:

    • Microsoft® Windows 10 (64 bit only)
    • Mac OS X v10.12 and later
    • Internet connection

    https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

     

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 30, 2019

    Adobe now only provides the current and one version older

     

    Supported https://helpx.adobe.com/support/programs/adobe-support-policies-supported-product-versions.html

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