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December 29, 2012
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CS5.5 License on 2 computers? Mac and Windows?

  • December 29, 2012
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Hello,

I own a CS5.5 (Student and Teacher) License for Mac. Recently I bought in addition to my Macbook an Windows-PC. I would like to use Adobe-programs on both. Is it possible to use my existing license for both or do I have to buy a new one for Windows?

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    Correct answer John Waller

    Only the Creative Cloud version can be installed and activated on both Mac and Windows.

    The perpetually licensed version is platform specific: Windows only or Mac only.

    Your Mac version can be installed and actovated on two Macs (but not Windows)

    You'll have to purchase a separate Windows version, which will allow you two Windows-only activations. However, CS6 is the current version and the only one  available for purchase from Adobe.

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    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    December 29, 2012

    Only the Creative Cloud version can be installed and activated on both Mac and Windows.

    The perpetually licensed version is platform specific: Windows only or Mac only.

    Your Mac version can be installed and actovated on two Macs (but not Windows)

    You'll have to purchase a separate Windows version, which will allow you two Windows-only activations. However, CS6 is the current version and the only one  available for purchase from Adobe.