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June 22, 2017
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How do I install Photoshop 4 without a disc drive?

  • June 22, 2017
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Hi, I had previously purchased and installed Photoshop 4 onto my old pc. Unfortunately i am no longer have a disc drive to re install. please can you advise?

Thanks

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Correct answer kglad

do you mean photoshop cs4, not photoshop 4 or photoshop elements 4?

if so, you can expect some (or a lot of) problems if you're using an incompatible (ie, newer) os.  but you can download the installation file(s):

Individual User Downloadable installation files available:

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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kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 22, 2017

do you mean photoshop cs4, not photoshop 4 or photoshop elements 4?

if so, you can expect some (or a lot of) problems if you're using an incompatible (ie, newer) os.  but you can download the installation file(s):

Individual User Downloadable installation files available:

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!

John T Smith
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Community Expert
June 22, 2017

Download & Install instructions https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003339

-and many help and download links https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install.html

-kglad links in reply #1 here https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2296468 may help

-you will need to enter your original serial number during install for non-Cloud programs

Two ideas that MAY work to install and/or run old programs in Windows 10

-RIGHT click the program icon or EXE and select a compatibility mode in the pop up option window

-or Run as Administrator http://forums.adobe.com/thread/969395 to assign FULL Windows permissions may help... says Encore, but sometimes required for ALL Adobe programs (this is NOT the same as using an Administrator account)

Akash Sharma
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June 22, 2017