This thread is for all posts concerning Lightroom 6.x, whose last update, 6.14, was released in December 2017.Status of software versionThis includes questions regarding: Downloading Installing Activation Updating General Operation Any new threads created regarding these topics will be collected and merged into this thread.

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This thread is for all posts concerning Lightroom 6.x, whose last update, 6.14, was released in December 2017.

Status of software version

This includes questions regarding:

Downloading
Installing
Activation
Updating
General Operation

Any new threads created regarding these topics will be collected and merged into this thread.

Correct answer dj_paige

There is no longer any on-line activation for Lr 6. To do the move, you will need to follow these instructions https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/ and then to install Lr 6 you will need to use the offline activation method https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/lightroom-6-on-a-new-pc/m-p/14638713#M580921

Download at https://web.archive.org/web/20231127160507mp_/https://prdl-download.adobe.com/Lightroom/60BA1251F1BC48B8B82B1B63AE8E620E/1552643270580/Lightroom_6_LS11.exe

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ferrari_sf

Participant

I have 6.14 installed but want to try the latest LrClassic but I'd like to avoid any issues if I subsequently decide to revert to 6.14. So does LrC install to a different directory and use a different catalog such that if I unsubscribe later I retain all the edits previously made using 6.14?

Can the 6.14 catalog be imported into LrC?

Thanks!

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

@ferrari_sf Don't try if you expect to return to Lr6! Reverting to Lr6 will be a nightmare. Lightroom-Classic requires that you install the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App. This will convert your Lr6 to the subscription version that was called Lightroom CC2015. So reverting will involve a total clean and re-install of Lr6 with the difficulties (or impossibility) stated in this forum thread.

"Can the 6.14 catalog be imported into LrC?" Yes, but there is no 'importing' involved. The Lr6 catalog when opened by Lightroom-Classic will ask to be upgraded to work with the improved catalog structure used by Lr-Classic.

Do you research and make your decision about upgrading to v14 with its many advantages.

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

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Michael27843183v3pi

Participating Frequently

I recently purched a cd for Lightroom 6. After installation it will not let me open the software without logging into the Adobe account. Which after logging it I do not know where to activate the software with the serial # key that I have. It wants me to pay a monthly fee. Please advise. Thank you for your time.

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

@Michael27843183v3pi If you purchased recently, then you have been sold a 'brick'.

Lr6 is 10years old and has not been officially sold or supported by Adobe for several years.

Adobe have shut down the activation servers for Lr6 and the only recent way known to run Lr6 might be found in the Correct Answers given on Page 1 of this forum thread.

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

tsyokum

Participant

So for years I have used Lightroom CC 2015. I just prefer the way to it works and where all the tools are located. I've since upgraded to other versions, but it's like my brushes don't transfer over (even though I followed all steps) and when they do, I just can't find them or use them how I enjoyed in my other version. Now it appears on Lightroom CC 2015 that my Develop Module is disabled. I've tried everything from signing out and back in -- looking at my "manage account" which shows this application there. BUT STILL, the same message. Please tell me I can fix this and still continue using this older version. lol I don't know if installing Lr classic will resolve any of this... I'm just hopeful to have what I've always used (located on my desktop) to work!! Thanks in advance!!

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

@tsyokum If your Lightroom user interface is showing "Lightroom CC 2015" at the top, then you have the subscription version of what is more commonly known as simply Lightroom v6 (Serial Number activated). Perhaps you installed the Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App which has transitioned you from Lr v6 to Lr CC 2015.

This would explain the disabled Develop module if you are not paying a subscription regularly. (A cancelled or unpaid subscription disables the Develop & Map modules)

You can attempt to clean you system of all things Adobe and try the workarounds suggested elsewhere to install Lr6.14, but the better step is to subscribe and receive regular upgrades that are now at v14 (as Lightroom-Classic)

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.3, Photoshop 27.5, ACR 18.3, Lightroom 9.3, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

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Jean Luc29092982sr6r

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Hi everybody
I'm not used to using this kind of forum, so I apologize in advance if I don't use it properly.
Now, my concern :
I had Lightroom 6 installed on a MacBook Pro 2017 under High Sierra 10.13.6 MacOS.
The software worked very well.
I was completely satisfied with my use (amateur photographer).
Unfortunately, this computer broke down !
I have two other MacBook. A fully similar with same configuration, and a newer computer with the latest version of the operating system.
I tested the last version of Lightroom on this one, but was not satisfied by this new version, totally lost in this new version.
I don’t succeed to install LR6 on this computer (not compatible configuration)
So, I decided to install Lightroom 6 on my other 2017 MacBook.
I have a version of the LR6 « installation programme », loaded before the end of the availability on Adobe website.
The installation process runned well until the step where I tried to validate my Serial Number. Not possible to do it !!
Despite that, Lightroom gave me the information that it was well installed.
I used it without problem.
But I tried several times to validate the Serial Number … without success.
And few days ago, no more possible to open Lightroom . The system swap to an Adobe program for validation of the Serial Number . I runned this program many times , without success.
I think the my Serial Number is blocked because I don’t validate it before a time limit after the installation.
I tried it, but not succeed it !!
How and where is it possible to ask to unlock my Serial Number bought on Adobe website ?
I hope that somebody will be able to help me.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Jean-Luc (French « basic user » of LR6, but not specialist of system softwares)

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Bill Sprague

Community Expert

The activation servers have been shut down. You might try installing while your computer is not connected to the internet. With luck, it might work.

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mike_0864

Participant

I purchased Lightroom 6 DVD many years ago. Computer recently crashed so had to install LR again. Have disk and serial number. It appeared to install but when I open the program it opens for a few seconds and then shuts down. Hoping someone can help me. Thank you.

{Moved from Lightroom Cloud to Lightroom Classic Forum by Moderator}

dj_paige

Legend

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/lightroom-6-sign-in-required/m-p/14822708#M376764

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Viviana_Gonzalez7782

Participant

my Mac book pro was stolen and I need to install Lightroom 6 (retailed box version) in my new mac book pro (nov 2024) I already had trouble running it on my LG DVD ROM drive due to low power, when i finally managed to open the disk; the instalation package had a 🚫 symbol and I cannot install it.

I read that this new mac doesnt support 32 bits apps but only 64, so i was going to give up on my research but to my surprise the lightroom box says it supports 62 bits.

I do not know what the problem is and do not want to purchase a plan because i already have bought the app on a CD and i do not need cloud servises.

any advice?

thank you.

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simon_0541

Participant

Vivianna

I had a very similar problem, in that I needed to install LR6 on a different Mac after collapse on the original Mac and, despite going through all the correct processes and having the original DVD and documentation, the install was not allowed.

Like you I didn't want the plan or the cloud services, just reinstall my legal copy.

I think my problem was that I had not registered my original purchase with Adobe so they did not recognise the serial number as authentic, and so thought it was a fraudulent attempt. It was very frustrating to say the least.

In the end, I had to buy a 1 year licence, and this time make sure to register it.

If you did not register your original purchase, you may be unable to reinstall on your new Mac?

regards

simon

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Viviana_Gonzalez7782

Participant

I don't even remember if I did register it... , i will check that out.

thank you Simon.

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Michal Kondrat

Participating Frequently

Hi,

I've got a problem with my Lr 6.0 ver box. I installed it on my new laptop, when I want to luch it, I have a pop up window with info: Sign in required - signing in with an Adobr ID is required to activate the software. Enter your Adobe ID to access your membership and register your product..... so i click Sign In Now.....and there is another pop up with QR code and link to sign in. So I copy link type my email adress and special verification cod, that I got on my email, and password...after that I have a info:

You're signed in

You can now close this window and get back to where you left off.

So I try to lunch my Lr once again, - now I have a new pop up with Licence agreement, and after my acceptation, nothinh happens. The pop up window disappears and I can do nothing. My Lr is still not lunch.

What should I do? I have had Lr 6.0 for many years, bought it in shop with licence from adobe, oryginal version, ca use it on ma old laptop but not on ma new one.

could somebody solve this problem?

Greatings from Poland, from Michael

AxelMatt

Community Expert

@Michal Kondrat Do you read the correct answers here? If no, try the offline activation for LR6.x as described as Solutionj 2 in the linked document.

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/serial-number-validation-launching-cs6.html

But be aware: if you have reached your activation limit and you don't have any chance to deactivate an older installation you're out of luck. Adobe has stopped the support of Lightroom 6 and the resetting of the actiovation counter isn't possible anymore.

My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 8 - PureRAW 6 - Topaz Photo AI

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Michal Kondrat

Participating Frequently

Hi,

thank you for advice. Now I realized, that second Lr copy has been instaled on my brother computer some time ago. That is why I can noc lunch Lr on ma new computer. So first of all I have to deactivate on copy of Lr of computer so that the total copy of all my computer, especially witk my new one, was two. In this case it should work?

Michael

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jay_2968

Participant

I bought a new Windows 11 PC and want to move my existing LR .14 to it. I initially purchases LR 3, then upgraded to 6 later and installed the 6.14 patch. For some reason Adobe only recognizes the LR 3 serial number. After installation, the activation step want me to log in (which I did, then goes off inter never never land forever. How can I activeate LR? Since Adobe doesn't recognize the LR 6 serial number, would I be stuck at LR 3? On a related note, Adobe doesn't list any activated devices even though I have it installed on two.

Thanks for au suggestions.

dj_paige

Legend

When you upgrade from Lr 3 to Lr 6, the installation of Lr 6 requires you to enter the Lr 3 serial number to prove it is an upgrade. So you will have to enter both serial numbers, based upon the question in the dialog box.

Instructions to install Lr 6

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p-information-regarding-lightroom-6-x-pre-lrclassic/m-p/15300904#M403241

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ron_5713

Participant

Heb al tijdje lightroom 6 maar ben cd kwijt kan ik nog andere manier installeren

dj_paige

Legend

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p-information-regarding-lightroom-6-x-pre-lrclassic/m-p/15300904#M403241

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Vivacious_calmness6584

Participant

Hi,

I had LR6 installed on my old macbook pro. It went to laptop heaven and the local pc shop apparently de-activated the serial number so at a later stage it could be reused. I am looking to purchase an old macbook pro. Is it possible to find out if the serial number is indeed still available to use ?, I don't want to buy the macbook if I can't install.

Hope this makes sense ?

thanks in advance

Tim

dj_paige

Legend

Your local PC shop cannot de-activate software on a computer that has gone to "laptop heaven". Is the laptop still running? Or can they access the hard disk that they removed from the laptop?

Next, go to account.adobe.com, sign in and find the serial number there. I can find mine there, but if you didn't buy from Adobe and didn't register it with Adobe, you won't find it there.

You should also have the Lr 6 serial number stored somewhere so you can find it if you need it. Do you?

Advice: I store mine in a simple text file and then store the text file in "the cloud" so even if my computer dies, the next computer can retrieve it.

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