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Prakkies
Prakkies
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December 29, 2018
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Using Photoshop etc. without Creative Cloud

  • December 29, 2018
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Hello,

I've recently purchased a license, but never really had interest in using the cloud, so I installed PS and Lightroom with CC and used the uninstaller online to get rid of CC. (Along with throwing the remaining Adobe Creative Cloud Experience in the bin.)
Now my question is: Will I be able to keep using PS and Lightroom without issues? I know it probably won't be able to update, but will it be able to verify the license etc. without issues?

Thanks in advance!

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Correct answer AxelMatt

I think you have purchased the photographer plan with Lightroom and PhotoShop. The usage of the Creative Cloud is not mandatory, but you must have access to the internet to verify the validity of the license. 

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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December 30, 2018

Prakkies  wrote

never really had interest in using the cloud, so I installed PS and Lightroom with CC and used the uninstaller online to get rid of CC.

Does it work? So why asking a question?

”The cloud” just provides additional services. If you do not want that, get rid of that. Or simply ignore that. Well at least Adobe fonts are usefull. Cloud space also, when you want exchanging data with other people.

Leave it, take it. it’s yours, it’s free...

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
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osbornh69809151
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April 17, 2020

For me who only want to have Photoshop it is very annoying to be forced to use Creative Cloud. It takes a lot of computer resouces and is a very cumbersome way to get the updates to Photoshop.

 

    AxelMatt
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    AxelMattCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    December 29, 2018

    I think you have purchased the photographer plan with Lightroom and PhotoShop. The usage of the Creative Cloud is not mandatory, but you must have access to the internet to verify the validity of the license. 

    My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 8 - PureRAW 5 - Topaz Photo
      Prakkies
      PrakkiesAuthor
      Participant
      December 29, 2018

      Yes.
      I've installed the software with CC and then uninstalled CC.
      I do have internet access, so if it will keep validating withing CC installed, great!

      John Waller
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      John WallerCommunity Expert
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      December 29, 2018

      When you say CC, do you mean the Cloud Desktop app?

      I‘ve seen no issues with running the software when the desktop app is uninstalled but I also do not see the point in uninstalling it. It’s how the frequent software updates and upgrades are delivered which is one of the main benefits of running Cloud software.

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