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CS5 CD/New Mac no CD drive

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September 23, 2017
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So I have been using my CS5 for a few years now on my Mac and I am perfectly happy with it. When I got it, I bought the CD and I have the activation code in the case. I have a new Mac which turns out does NOT have a CD drive. If I can avoid it, I would rather not buy a CD drive and I really do not want to make a monthly/yearly payment for Adobe when what I have works fine for my needs. Can I download the version I have somewhere and use my activation code. Of course, when I logged into my adobe account it is having trouble loading my products. I have versions for both Mac and windows and I really don't feel like shelling out even more cash for the software that I already have so please do not tell me that I need to upgrade. If I cannot download it, I would rather just buy the CD drive but hopefully that is not necessary.

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Correct answer John T Smith

Also, CS6 and earlier programs have not been tested and will not be updated for Mac El Capitan/Sierra

-which means that you try to use CS6 and earlier at YOUR risk of having problems due to Apple updates

-Apple did not maintain backward compatibility with old programs in El Capitan or Sierra

--Adobe has a workaround to Apple's problem of not maintaining backward compatibility

--READ HERE https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2301916 for an Adobe solution to installing old programs, including a link to installing the old Java runtime that is required

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BamellisAuthor

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Thanks guys!! Was looking for the link so I appreciate the replies!

kglad

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you're welcome.

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BamellisAuthor

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I have been using it with El Capitain for a while with no problems on my iMac. We just bought a new Macbook pro and I want to be able to use it on there.

kglad

Community Expert

download and install.

John T Smith

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Also, CS6 and earlier programs have not been tested and will not be updated for Mac El Capitan/Sierra

-which means that you try to use CS6 and earlier at YOUR risk of having problems due to Apple updates

-Apple did not maintain backward compatibility with old programs in El Capitan or Sierra

--Adobe has a workaround to Apple's problem of not maintaining backward compatibility

--READ HERE https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2301916 for an Adobe solution to installing old programs, including a link to installing the old Java runtime that is required

kglad

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Single user licensee downloadable installation files available:

Suites and Programs: CC 2017 | CC 2015.5 | CC 2015 | CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4, CS4 Web Standard | CS3
Acrobat: DC, XI, X | X Suite | 9,8 | 9 pro extended exe,9 pro extended 7z | 9 standard | 8 standard |
Authorware: 7.01 windows |
Captivate: 10 (2017) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5.5, 5 | 1
Cold Fusion: 11, 10 | 9.0.2, 9.0.1, 9.0.0, 8.0.1, 8.0.0, 7.0, 6.1, 6.0, 5.0, 4.0 |
Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3 | 3,2
FrameMaker: 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7.2 |
Lightroom: 6.12| 5.7.1| 4.4 | 3.6 | win 2.7, 1.4.1 | mac 2.7, 1.4.1 |
Photoshop Elements: 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8 | 9,8,7 win | 8 mac | 7 mac
Premiere Elements: 15,14,13,12,11,10,9,8| 9, 8, 7 win | 8 mac | 7 mac
RoboHelp: 2015, 11, 10, 9, 8

Download and installation help for Adobe links

Download and installation help for Prodesigntools links are listed on most linked pages. They are critical; especially steps 1, 2 and 3. If you click a link that does not have those steps listed, open a second window using the Lightroom 3 link to see those 'Important Instructions'.

And a big thank you to Jim @ Prodesigntools for helping me with these links!

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