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New updates [CS5.1 won't run on Catalina]

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October 20, 2019
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I just did an update on my computer to MAC OS version 10.15

i can not longer use my Adobe Bridge CS5.1 or Adobe Device Central CS5.5

i have done all the updates I can find....PLEASE HELP!

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

You cannot use legacy 32-bit software on Catalina. Apple has been telling their customers about this for more than a year.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/macos-catalina-is-killing-off-32-bit-apps-heres-what-that-means-for-you/

You need to revert to your old OS and stay there forever. Or start looking to replace your aging 32-bit software with compatible 64-bit replacements like Creative Cloud.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

kglad

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locked.

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Frank28481204ko2h

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Comanies are moving away from allowing you to own anything outright. You can't repair things on yoru own, you can't keep software for any length of time, and when you hold a license, they will find a way to strip it away from you by rendering it unusable.

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum.

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DT_Shelly_B

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I don't use it enough to pay a monthly fee. Is there a way to just buy Indesign, Bridge, Illustrator, Photoshop without paying monthly?

John T Smith

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No... those programs are subscription only - Cloud Plans https://creative.adobe.com/plans

You may buy Photoshop Elements one time http://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family.html

mrs pixel

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Same thing happened to me. Now I am using QuarkXpress 2019 on Macintosh (Catalina) and Adobe CS5 on PC (Windows 10). I have no use for subscriptions.

assause

Community Expert

Apple's OS hasn't considered compatibility for a long time.
The history of OS and hardware has proven.
Because they release with a new OS in a very short time, applications must use new ones immediately.
So the problem lies with Apple and your choice.

John T Smith

Community Expert

You need to find an Apple group and ask how to downgrade your operating system

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New Mac, new app.

New system, new app.

It's all part of the Joy Of Mac - nobody has to run out of date apps on Apples. Nobody can.

Nancy OShea

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You cannot use legacy 32-bit software on Catalina. Apple has been telling their customers about this for more than a year.

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/macos-catalina-is-killing-off-32-bit-apps-heres-what-that-means-for-you/

You need to revert to your old OS and stay there forever. Or start looking to replace your aging 32-bit software with compatible 64-bit replacements like Creative Cloud.

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert