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David221480287glm
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December 8, 2021
Question

Will CS4 run on Windows 11 ? [CS4 is DEAD]

  • December 8, 2021
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Got an update so it works on Windows 10.

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default0omwwmmr38yw
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July 22, 2023

ive found i can install it ok and it runs but when installed it causes my filemanager icon on my task bar to not open and it causes exploer to crash anyone had this with win 11

kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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July 22, 2023

use compatibility mode to install and run (for those 30 days)

    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 22, 2023

    @kglad  is right.  CS4 can't be activated beyond the trial period.  The aged out activation servers don't exist anymore.   So this is pointless.

     

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    Peru Bob
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    Peru BobCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 9, 2021

    You may run into an issue where CS4 will see Windows 11 as a new installation and require activation.

    Unfortunately, the activation and deactivation servers for CS4 have been shut down.

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      pha1
      Participant
      March 7, 2022

      I have a Dell Inpsiron 7570 with 16 GB RAM, and an i7 running Windows 11 v.21H2

      I purchased Adobe Creative Suite Design Premium (CS4) in March, 2009.

      Illustrator CS4 works under Windows 11. I just installed it with Photoshop CS4 Extended.

      No issues with intall.

      No issues with activation. 

      Patched Photoshot to 11.02, OK.

      There's still life in the old timer.

      Rob_Cullen
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      Rob_CullenCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 7, 2022

      "No issues with activation."

      Prepare to be told your 'Trial' ends after 30 days!

      As stated by @Peru Bob 

      "Unfortunately, the activation and deactivation servers for CS4 have been shut down."

      Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.0, Photoshop 27.0, ACR 18.0, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0 .
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      Test Screen Name
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      December 8, 2021

      There were no updates in 10+ years. It was finished when CS5 was released, 11 years ago. Adobe will be delighted to sell you a subscription to the current products, Creative Cloud, from $50 per month (yearly commitment).

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