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robert8026
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January 23, 2019
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Dreamweaver CS 5.5 EOL?

  • January 23, 2019
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I have been doing very little programming due to health issues but have always checked for updates. I always see NONE. Yet when I enter Help I read:

Not Found

The requested URL /en_US/dreamweaver/cs/using/AH_HOME.html was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

I've seen no reference to CS 6 and I'm wondering what's going on. I have received no emails on an update/upgrade. I have owned and paid for Dreamweaver for too many years to remember.

Can someone tell me what's going on?

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    3 replies

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 24, 2019

    In the interest of thwarting piracy and stopping the glut of fake software that was floating around for years, Adobe discontinued Creative Suite and replaced it with the highly successful Creative Cloud subscription model.  These days, iIf you want the latest Dreamweaver, you'll need to buy a monthly or yearly subscription.

    Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    John Waller
    Community Expert
    John WallerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 24, 2019

    The last update to CS 5.5 was back in 2012.

    Adobe - Dreamweaver Support Center : Updaters

    Since then we've had CS6 and all the Cloud releases.

    What are you looking for exactly?

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    robert8026Author
    Participant
    January 24, 2019

    Thank you for your reply and that of Nancy below yours.

    I purchased CS 5.5 in 2015 directly from Adobe and have not been building sites. Just minor updates. I never got an announcement of CS6. But if it is all subscription based I'm gone. That is a heck of a way to treat a customer dating back to about 1997. I realize Adobe didn't own it then but still.

    Is CS6 available as a purchase without a subscription? I will not develop anything in the insecure cloud. As a hosting provider I speak from experience.

    BenPleysier
    Community Expert
    BenPleysierCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 24, 2019

    Dreamweaver is only available using a Cloud subscription. This is the only part that is cloud based. Once the program has been installed, the only interaction with Adobe is once or twice a month to ensure that you have a valid subscription.

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    Brad Lawryk
    Brad Lawryk
    Legend
    January 23, 2019

    CS 5.5 is very very old.

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    robert8026Author
    Participant
    January 24, 2019

    Not according to Adobe that still has a download page. I have the retail box with the activation codes. Very, very old but still available?

    https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/cs5-5-product-downloads.html#DownloadaCS55product

    Web Premium: Download Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 products

    Applies to: Creative Suite CS5.5

    October 23, 2018

    John Waller
    Community Expert
    John WallerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 24, 2019

    Downloads for software installers (from CS2 to current versions) are available as a free download at any time.

    However, serial numbers are no longer available for purchase. So, unless you already have a valid serial number, downloading and installing the software will only get you 30 days use of the trial version until it expires. Entering a valid serial number unlocks the software permanently on that computer.

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