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Inspiring
November 23, 2021
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CC is driving me nuts, I can't get any work done. I can't go back to CS. Now what?

  • November 23, 2021
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error message on new install of Photoshop: "Some of the application components are missing from the Application directory, Please reinstall the application." — I HAVE REINSTALLED THE APPLICATION NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT NEVER CHANGES, STILL THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE. I CAN'T GET ANY WORK DONE. THIS IS INSANE.

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Correct answer sargentrock2

Ok, I figured it out. My Mid 2010 Mac Pro (48GB ram, 8-cores) stops at Mojave. The hacks I came across looking to get my machine to run Catalina didn't thrill me. CC suggested I find earlier application versions, I was able to take one step back with my desktop publishing applications, and they quit crashing on me. It took me a while to take-in the wide vista of application logos that came with my newly installed CC interface before I finally zero'd in on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, and Acrobat. That's all I want or need. Meanwhile, I've been watching eBay to see what the 3rd-generation Mac Pros are going for.

 

Thank you for listening to a cranky old typesetter who learned the trade from the guys pounding out hot metal type using Linotype and Monotype keyboards.

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 23, 2021

In addition to your OS, which version of Photoshop are you using?

 

Make sure your computer meets the minimum CPU & GPU requirements. Most Creative Cloud apps work on:
Windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2, 2004, and 1909 (LTSB branches are not supported)
macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur), macOS 10.16 or 10.15 (Catalina)
- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
sargentrock2AuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
December 1, 2021

Ok, I figured it out. My Mid 2010 Mac Pro (48GB ram, 8-cores) stops at Mojave. The hacks I came across looking to get my machine to run Catalina didn't thrill me. CC suggested I find earlier application versions, I was able to take one step back with my desktop publishing applications, and they quit crashing on me. It took me a while to take-in the wide vista of application logos that came with my newly installed CC interface before I finally zero'd in on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, and Acrobat. That's all I want or need. Meanwhile, I've been watching eBay to see what the 3rd-generation Mac Pros are going for.

 

Thank you for listening to a cranky old typesetter who learned the trade from the guys pounding out hot metal type using Linotype and Monotype keyboards.

Legend
November 23, 2021

How do you install? Asking because there are several different ways.

What operating system version, exactly?