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February 1, 2021
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Adobe Download

  • February 1, 2021
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Downloading for the first time on new laptop. Question coming up asking, "do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device yes or no ?". Not sure what to select here or what the Pros and cons are.

 

Moved from Using the Community (which is about the forums) to the correct forum... Mod
To find a forum for your program please start at https://community.adobe.com/

6 replies

John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 13, 2025

I must be missing something... this question was asked over 4 years ago... why are people answering now?

kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 13, 2025

probably a spam post brought to the top.

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 12, 2025

It's a normal security/permissions question asked by your operating system, any time you install software. 

 

Make sure your computer meets the minimum CPU & GPU requirements. Most Creative Cloud apps work on these systems, no more than 2 versions back:

  • Windows 11 (64-bit) versions 24H2, 23H2; Windows 10 versions 22H2, 21H2;
  • MacOS 15 (Sequoia), 14.7 (Sonoma), 13.6.7 (Ventura).

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

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 12, 2025

did you download from a secure source, eg https://www.adobe.com ?

 

if so, trust the download.

Legend
February 2, 2021

Bear in mind that apps you install become a trusted part of your system. It's asking whether you trust the supplier to put things on your computer, it's a normal question. 

Peru Bob
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 1, 2021

Your operating system or firewall is just asking you if you trust the application you are opening or installing to do things on your computer.  You may stop that message from appearing if you wish, but if you are a computer novice, I suggest that you let it ask you.

John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
February 1, 2021

2 choices

 

Say yes and the programs will install, say no and they won't and you cancel your subscription during the grace period