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maricariccardelli
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April 22, 2020
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Dreamweaver Cs5 : transfer

  • April 22, 2020
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Some years ago I bought Dreamweaver CS5. Now I want to buy a new computer (iMac 21,5 ) Can I use Dream... with this computerThanks

Marica Riccardelli

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    Correct answer Jon Fritz

    Apple stopped supporting 32 bit software with their recent Catalina Operating System,.

    Since CS5 has not been sold or supported by Adobe for roughly a decade, there will only ever be a 32 bit version of it.

    You'll need to hold onto your old machine to continue running legacy software, or move to a subscription for a new machine.

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    Nancy OShea
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    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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    April 22, 2020

    Your new computer requires modern 64-bit software.  CS5 is not compatible.  The good news is Dreamweaver CC 2019 and 2020 are compatible with Catalina.

    https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/fix-macos-64-bit-compatibility-errors.html

     

    Another option is to set-up a virtual machine with an older mac OS on it.  But that doesn't change the fact that CS5 is 10 years out of date and no longer relevant for creating modern web sites.

    https://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac-software/best-virtual-machine-software-3671133/

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    maricariccardelliAuthor
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    April 22, 2020

    thank you

    Jon Fritz
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    Jon FritzCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    April 22, 2020

    Apple stopped supporting 32 bit software with their recent Catalina Operating System,.

    Since CS5 has not been sold or supported by Adobe for roughly a decade, there will only ever be a 32 bit version of it.

    You'll need to hold onto your old machine to continue running legacy software, or move to a subscription for a new machine.

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    maricariccardelliAuthor
    Participant
    April 22, 2020

    thank you

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