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August 21, 2026
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How can I move photoshop from my destructed computer?

  • August 21, 2026
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I would like to remove the Photoshop of my destructed computer. I have an (older) disc with the program and I think I can place it on two computers.  It is on my laptop to. When it is so, how can I remove the Photoshop of the old computer en place it on my new?? 

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 23, 2026

    If you still have a legacy computer that can run old software, keep using it for as long as you can. 

    Use modern apps that are compatible with your new devices.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 21, 2026

    You may only install and activate a serial number program if you have an activation available… you have two activations with a serial number program

     

    You say your old computer was destructed, which means you can’t DE-activate on that computer… which means that your laptop has your one remaining activation

     

    To install and activate on a new computer you will need to DE-activate on the laptop… there is no other solution, and Adobe stopped adjusting the activation count over a year ago

     

    If you do want to DE-activate on the laptop be sure it will communicate with the Adobe servers before you start… Also be aware that CS4 and earlier will not activate at all

     

    TLS 1.2/1.3 is now required to connect
    -test your browser https://clienttest.ssllabs.com:8443/ssltest/viewMyClient.html

    http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-network-issues.html

    https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/unable-to-reach-adobe-servers.html

     

    Participant
    August 21, 2026

    Thank you

    That doesn’t soundvery hopeful. Do I understand it well, it means that it is simply impossible tot put the Photoshop on the new computer?

    Griet (to pronounce like Greet)

    leo.r
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 21, 2026

    Yes, there are situations where some truly older versions cannot be activated anymore. What’s your Photoshop version?