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cathn
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January 22, 2014
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Can I install Photoshop 7.0 for Windows onto my new MacBook?

  • January 22, 2014
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Ages ago I purchased Photoshop 7.0 for Windows. When my laptop died I decided to change to a MacBook, not even considering I might not be able to reinstall it.

Well I put the CDROM in, it recognises something is there, but I can't get it to do anything.

Is it possible to install it on my Mac or do I need to purchase some kind of upgrade?

What are my options basically.

I have it for personal use only, bought the education version as a student, so I don't want to spend hundreds replacing it.

I have tried some other photoshop-like apps and one of them was set up almost the same as Photoshop (Pixelmator I think it was) but it has stopped working now and just crashes on me.

I use layers a lot so I need something with this capability.

Thanks

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Correct answer kglad

you cannot use a windows file to install on a mac.

you can subscribe to adobe cc, http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/buying-guide.html

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Ned Murphy
Ned Murphy
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January 22, 2014

A windows version will not install/run on a Mac machine.  There is no path to upgrade from Photoshop 7 to the current CS6 version and if there were, since you do not want to spend hundreds, you are pretty much out of luck.  Similar costs will be incurred if you opted for joining the Creative Cloud.

kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 22, 2014

you cannot use a windows file to install on a mac.

you can subscribe to adobe cc, http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/buying-guide.html

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