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August 20, 2020
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use creative cloud without subscription?

  • August 20, 2020
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I could not find the subject "continue use CC without subscrption". I don't see or not find it. So here is my post. I own Abode for years and years then start subscribe Creative Cloud. Due to fininacial difficulites so I had to stop. I was surprised that I could not able to use CC with my old projects. I thought that when stop subscription, it will not be able to upgrade. Is there a way that I can still use CC without subscription?

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Correct answer John T Smith

No... when you stop paying, the subscription programs stop working

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John T Smith
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Community Expert
August 20, 2020

>Bought DVD with Master Adobe

 

If you have a compatible computer, you may still install CS4-or-CS5-or-CS6 (Mac Catalina will not work)

 

You do need to completely remove all traces of CC before installing your old program

Read Cloud takes over https://community.adobe.com/t5/Get-Started/Get-off-the-cloud/td-p/8075485 for some ideas

deaftv84Author
Participant
August 20, 2020

That's bummer. I got new iMac. I don't have CS6 download version. I don't know where it was. Look like I had no choice to start again on subscription. I just wish they allowed us to continue using Adobe even without subscription. Just not allow support if I need or not update versions. They should be more flexible some way. 

John T Smith
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John T SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
August 20, 2020

No... when you stop paying, the subscription programs stop working

deaftv84Author
Participant
August 20, 2020

Is there another way? I miss old way. Bought DVD with Master Adobe. I can use them anytime. 

John Waller
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Community Expert
August 20, 2020

No. No other way with Adobe. Adobe Creative Cloud apps are all subscription only.

 

As John T Smith says, when you stop paying, they stop working. You never actually own them, you rent them.