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clairesteitz
clairesteitz
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October 2, 2018
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How do I download Photoshop CS6 on my new MacBook Pro computer?

  • October 2, 2018
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I had Photoshop CS6 my old MacBook Air. I just got a new computer and want to transfer Photoshop CS6 to this computer instead but I can't find any place to download Photoshop CS6; I can only find CC. I have my serial number.

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    Correct answer John T Smith

    kglad links in reply #1 here https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2509712 to download program installers

    CS6 and earlier programs have not been tested and will not be updated for Mac El Capitan or later operating systems

    -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

    --Also read for more information https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2458382

    --and https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/install-or-run-applications-new.html

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    MelissaLA88
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    October 3, 2018

    Hi, clairesteitz! John T Smith led you in the right direction I just want to point out that you will eventually (if not now) run into issues when trying to run older software on much newer machines. Once you feel like it's time for an upgrade, be sure to check out the Adobe CC Plans available here. Best of luck!

    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    October 2, 2018

    kglad links in reply #1 here https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2509712 to download program installers

    CS6 and earlier programs have not been tested and will not be updated for Mac El Capitan or later operating systems

    -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

    --Also read for more information https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2458382

    --and https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/install-or-run-applications-new.html

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