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rubensls
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May 23, 2019
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Switched CS5 from Mac to Windows, do I have to buy again?

  • May 23, 2019
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Hi guys, I used to work with adobe CS5 (CD install) on a Mac but now it's gone as we switched to a PC.

Do need to buy the software again or can Adobe convert my serial so I can install on Windows?

Cheers

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    Correct answer Nancy OShea

    You cannot buy  legacy Creative Suite anymore.  It's no longer sold or supported.

    Creative Cloud is your only option and it's not platform specific.  You can install it on Windows, Mac or both.

    Adobe Creative Cloud system requirements

    Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    May 23, 2019

    You cannot buy  legacy Creative Suite anymore.  It's no longer sold or supported.

    Creative Cloud is your only option and it's not platform specific.  You can install it on Windows, Mac or both.

    Adobe Creative Cloud system requirements

    Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Abambo
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 23, 2019

    You probably need to take the CC subscription.

    Even if you would be able to acquire a Windows license, it will probably be difficult to install and run on modern hardware.

    ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
    Legend
    May 23, 2019

    Before CS6 came out you could switch for free. When CS6 was current you could pay for an upgrade and switch. CS6 is long gone. Now there are only subscriptions, and no discount for old versions.