Migrating from Mac to Windows [CS2 is DEAD]

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March 2, 2021
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I have an old G5 dual processor Mac that I had installed Photoshop Cs2 and Photoshop CS2 upgrade years ago. That Mac processor is no longer supported, software cannot be upgraded and it can no longer be connected to the internet. I would like to move this program to my new Windows 10 system. I have the original install disks and the boxes I bought them in but they are for Macintosh only. How can I get install files for these programs so I can install on my Windows 10 system?

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Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Short answer: You can't.

Even if you could re-install which is impossible, the platform and language swaps were discontinued because Creative Cloud software runs on both Win & Mac.

MODERN OPTIONS:
Photoshop Elements (on sale in US currently $69.99, no subscription needed)
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

Creative Cloud Photography Plan -- approx $10/month for 12 months. Includes the very latest versions of these great products & services:
-- Photoshop CC and Photoshop on iPad
-- Lightroom on desktop, mobile and the web
-- Lightroom Classic
-- Portfolio website + hosting
-- Spark with premium features
-- Bridge
-- 20 GB cloud storage (upgradable to 1 TB).
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

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