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Green Leopard
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October 15, 2013
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Photoshop CS Old computer trashed, want to install my Photoshop on new computer

  • October 15, 2013
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My old computer was destroyed by fire and I would like to install Photoshop that we had on it upon my new computer

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    Correct answer John Waller

    If you really do mean the original Photoshop CS then you'll need to download a fresh version from Adobe which does not require activation.

    http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.html

    https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads

    You'll also need to use the new serial number provided at that link.

    That's for Windows.

    If you're on a Mac, I do not believe that those old PPC versions will work on new Intel-based Macs.

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    Gun665
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    November 4, 2013

    I'm having a similar problem. I have (original) Creative Suite but my new computer doesn't have a disc drive. I have the serial number and desperately need to put Photoshop and Illustrator on my new machine (before my wife tries to install the new machine in me!) Yes, upgrading is great, but I just shelled out $1400 for the new Mac.

    (Old computer, eMac, monitor died, so "migrating" is just about impossible)

    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity Expert
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    November 4, 2013

    CS won't work on your new Mac.

    The CS apps for Mac were written for the old PPC-based Macs.

    Your new Mac is Intel-based and won't run anything written for old Macs.

    Your choices:

    1. Since CS is too old to qualify for discounted pricing, buy a full, new copy of CS6
    2. Join the Adobe Cloud and pay a monthly fee.
    Rave
    Rave
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    October 15, 2013

    Hi Green Leopard,

    Please let me know what version of Photoshop were you using on the old machine.

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    Green LeopardAuthor
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    October 16, 2013

    Hi Rave--

    yes, certainly, it's been a few years and it is Adobe Photoshop CS

    thanks

    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 16, 2013

    If you really do mean the original Photoshop CS then you'll need to download a fresh version from Adobe which does not require activation.

    http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.html

    https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads

    You'll also need to use the new serial number provided at that link.

    That's for Windows.

    If you're on a Mac, I do not believe that those old PPC versions will work on new Intel-based Macs.

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