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Downloading previous versions of CC Apps (CS5) using Creative Cloud

  • January 2, 2022
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Hi all,

 

My MacBook Pro (2018) got pinched and I'm having to use a much older, Early 2011 model. Unfortunately, the latest OS that it will support is Sierra (10.12.6) and the minimum requirement for CC Applications is Catalina (10.15). I'm trying to find a way, through the Creative Cloud desktop app, to download earlier versions of the Adobe Suite that'll be supported by the ancient running system I'm having to use (such as CS5, which I know definitely works). I've already enabled "Show Older Apps" in the Preferences section but none of the older versions are showing up.

 

Please help! I'm hoping it's a simple and quick fix. Thanks very much in advance! 

 

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

Nope. Creative Cloud plan contains only the latest release and one previous version. Pre-2020 apps are NOT available.  Sorry for your loss.

 

Given that you're stuck with a late model computer, use other software until you can replace it.

 

OTHER TOOLS (raster & vector):
===========
- Affinity Photo & Affinity Designer: https://affinity.serif.com
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite: https://www.coreldraw.com/
- GIMP: https://www.gimp.org/
- Gravit Designer: https://www.designer.io/en/
- Inkscape: https://inkscape.org/
- Krita: https://krita.org/
- Paint.NET: https://www.getpaint.net/
- PaintShop Pro: https://www.paintshoppro.com/
- PhotoPea: https://www.photopea.com/
- Photo Pos Pro: https://www.photopos.com/PPP3_BS/Default.aspx
- Pixlr: https://pixlr.com/
- Vctr: https://vectr.com/

 

When the time comes, make sure your new computer meets the current CPU & GPU requirements. Most Creative Cloud apps work on:

  • Windows 11, 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

 

Hope that helps.

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 2, 2022

Nope. Creative Cloud plan contains only the latest release and one previous version. Pre-2020 apps are NOT available.  Sorry for your loss.

 

Given that you're stuck with a late model computer, use other software until you can replace it.

 

OTHER TOOLS (raster & vector):
===========
- Affinity Photo & Affinity Designer: https://affinity.serif.com
- CorelDRAW Graphics Suite: https://www.coreldraw.com/
- GIMP: https://www.gimp.org/
- Gravit Designer: https://www.designer.io/en/
- Inkscape: https://inkscape.org/
- Krita: https://krita.org/
- Paint.NET: https://www.getpaint.net/
- PaintShop Pro: https://www.paintshoppro.com/
- PhotoPea: https://www.photopea.com/
- Photo Pos Pro: https://www.photopos.com/PPP3_BS/Default.aspx
- Pixlr: https://pixlr.com/
- Vctr: https://vectr.com/

 

When the time comes, make sure your new computer meets the current CPU & GPU requirements. Most Creative Cloud apps work on:

  • Windows 11, 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

 

Hope that helps.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 2, 2022

    Not possible... you must have already purchased the no longer sold or supported CS5-or-CS6 to be able to install using the serial number that you purchased before Adobe stopped selling those old versions

    felixu2762513
    felixu2762513Author
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    January 2, 2022

    Was worried that was going to be the case... Ah well. Will see about freezing my subscription until I'm able to get a newer laptop. Is there really no way around it though? If you're already paying for a subscription for all the Apps? 

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    John T SmithCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 2, 2022

    Adobe now offers the current and ONE older version via the online program manager
    .
    I do not know how far back this process will go, but try this link
    -NOTE that you will have to search the site for your specific download
    Direct Download Links https://prodesigntools.com/tag/ddl MAY help
    -you MUST do what it says in Note: Very Important Instructions
    -https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2015-direct-download-links.html#download-instructions
    -the prodesign links go directly to Adobe's file server, so this process will
    --only work until Adobe completely removes the old version(s) from the server
    .
    IF/When you do have a download, be sure to copy it to AT LEAST one external device
    -since Adobe does sometimes remove old versions from the server
    -a usb flash drive or external hard drive, or write to a DVD

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