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6n7d
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Jun 27, 2021 7:57 PM UTC
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since the updates my version of fireworks will not function. yes i have update to everything

every time i go to launch fireworks i'm being prompted to give them my licencing code? i've have creative cloud fora decasde give/ortake and hve licenced fireworks since it was still a macromedia thing. i'm getting frustrated that i cant use my software. help  please!

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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Jun 28, 2021 10:57 PM UTC

Hi @6n7d.

 

OPTION #1:

Try installing Muse CC from your CC Desktop App.  For unknown reasons, it seems to enable some CC users to launch Fireworks and get beyond the license prompt.

 

 

OPTION #2:

Fireworks CS6 is on life support but if you have a legitimate individual license, try installing on another Win PC  separate from your Creative Cloud machine.  Use the direct downloader below and follow the VERY IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS.

https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cs6-direct-download-links.html

 

OPTION #3:

Migrate to other graphics apps.

 

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Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
39CentStamp
Participant
Jun 28, 2021 5:13 AM UTC

Same thing is happening to me. Chat support told me to use Illustrator instead.

 

If you find an answer please let me know. 

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Paul-M
Legend
Jun 28, 2021 2:25 PM UTC

Please state OS, Windows or Mac (and which if Mac which version)

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39CentStamp
Participant
Jul 18, 2021 12:41 AM UTC

I tried every tip offered in this thread and others with no luck. Today i decided to format/clean install windows. After doing that i was finally able to get Fireworks to install. Now...lets see how long it lasts lol.

 

Windows 10 with current updates/service packs or whatever Microsoft calls them now.

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Paul-M
Legend
Jun 27, 2021 10:08 PM UTC

Hello, are you on a Windows or Mac machine?

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6n7dAuthor
Participant
Jun 28, 2021 3:26 PM UTC
Windows
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Paul-M
Legend
Jun 28, 2021 3:56 PM UTC

The following weird workaround has worked for some people:

 

1) Unistall Fireworks and reboot your PC

 

2) Download a Fireworks offline installer from here **IMPORTANT** You need to visit this page and login to your Adobe account

 

3) Install Fireworks with the offline installer

 

4) Follow these instructions:

Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core\PDapp.exe => right click the exe => compatibility tab => check 'run this program as an administrator => click OK

 

Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Fireworks CS6\Fireworks.exe => right click the exe => compatibility tab => make sure 'run this program as an administrator' is NOT checked.

 

Do a system restart for good measure and see if you can launch/run  Fireworks without the nag screen

 

 

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