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November 10, 2019
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Creative Cloud/PS CS5 & macOS Catalina issues

  • November 10, 2019
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My mac has PS CS5.1 and AI CS5.1, which had crashed all the time in the past, but couldn't find a rememdy for it, now with the new catalina update, my PS, AI, and creative cloud launcher can't be used with the done-away-with-32-bit thing. I need to know if theres a way to get the working version of those applications or do I have to actually repurchase those programs all over again. I'm a student, I don't have a lot of money or time, so I need to know if theres a cost-effective fix to this. I see lots of sources saying that I'd have to update through the creative cloud launcher, which sounds like the right move but I have zero access to that also.

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assause
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 12, 2019

Operation guarantee of CS5 was up to OS X 10.8.
Apple's OS is an OS that does not consider compatibility with older applications, so updating the OS requires updating the application at the same time.

John Waller
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 10, 2019

Alternatively, forget about Catalina for now and downgrade back to Mojave: 

https://www.macworld.co.uk/how-to/mac-software/downgrade-macos-3581872/

 

Then reinstall CS5 with your discs and serial number.

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 10, 2019

Creative Suite was discontinued.  You cannot buy it anymore.  

Students and teachers save 60% on Creative Cloud

All Apps plan just US$19.99/mo for the first year and US$29.99/mo after that. Regularly $52.99/mo.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 10, 2019

The latest Photoshop Elements is a one time purchase http://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family.html

Just Shoot Me
Legend
November 10, 2019

Yes you have to repurchase them. Actually purchase a subscription.