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February 5, 2024
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P: Information regarding Lightroom 6.x (Pre-LrClassic)

  • February 5, 2024
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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 

403 replies

Sproto
Participant
February 26, 2026

Hey Guys,

My Lightroom 6 product was registered in 2017 and is still registered and available to download on the Adobe website, but the installer is no longer available to download.

I was told by Adobe support to check here to see if any solutions can be provided to obtain the installer.

Any help would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance.

 

 

Naoki-Hada
Known Participant
February 11, 2026

I have been using Lightroom 6 (perpetual license, serial number version) on two Windows 11 machines.

One computer (PC A) has completely failed, probably due to a BIOS issue, and it will not boot anymore. I no longer have access to it.

I replaced it with another computer (PC B). Lightroom 6 initially launched with a 30-day grace period, but now it no longer starts and shows an activation error message.

Another computer (PC C) is still working normally.

I assume that PC A is still counted as one of the two activated devices, and I need to deactivate it. However, since the machine is no longer accessible, I cannot deactivate it manually.

Could someone please advise how I can remove the activation from the dead computer?
Is there a specific Adobe support contact I should reach out to for resetting the activation count?

dj_paige
Legend
February 12, 2026

Could someone please advise how I can remove the activation from the dead computer?
Is there a specific Adobe support contact I should reach out to for resetting the activation count?

 

As far as I know, the activation from the dead PC cannot be removed any more.

 

Please try the instructions from ​@Eldiin to install Lr 6. Link:

 

Naoki-Hada
Known Participant
February 17, 2026

@dj_paige Thank you very much for the link. I’m trying still. In my case, the pop up dialog does not have link of "Having trouble connecting to the internet?"

Alemry
Participating Frequently
January 29, 2026

I can now open it on the new laptop by going offline before opening the programme. It still asks me to sign in where I click on “later”, then the programme opens. Thanks!

I will now try to actually use the programme and will let you know if thre are problems.

Alemry
Participating Frequently
January 29, 2026

The above link to offline activation method  “https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/lightroom-6-on-a-new-pc/m-p/14638713#M580921" opens the starter
page of the communities

dj_paige
Legend
January 29, 2026

Very odd, the link was correct, but when I click on it I get the same results as you get. Read the post from ​@Eldiin here

 

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

Alemry
Participating Frequently
January 29, 2026

Windos 11 Home

Alemry
Participating Frequently
January 29, 2026

Hi dj_paige,

Thjanks.

fyi, my new laptop is not a Mac but an hp and runs under Windows.

I had already installed Lightroom6 with the CD but uninstalled it and reinstalled with the link at the bottom in your message above. This all worked but I still cannot open the programme, it keeps asking me to sign into my Adobe account which I do successfully. When I return to the app, it again asks me again to sign into my adobe account, and it goes on like this, I cannot open the programme. Any other suggestion? Regards

Alemry
Participating Frequently
January 29, 2026

Hi dj_paige,

Thjanks.

fyi, my new laptop is not a Mac but an hp and runs under Windows.

I had already installed Lightroom6 with the CD but uninstalled it and reinstalled with the link at the bottom in your message above. This all worked but I still cannot open the programme, it keeps asking me to sign into my Adobe account which I do successfully. When I return to the app, it again asks me again to sign into my adobe account, and it goes on like this, I cannot open the programme. Any other suggestion? Regards

dj_paige
Legend
January 29, 2026

Fo9llow the directions at this link.

Alemry
Participating Frequently
January 29, 2026

Ich habe Lr6 vor Jahren als CD gekauft, auf meinem MacBook Pro installiert. Dies wird aber nicht mehr aktualisiert und deshalb möchte ich Lr6 auf einem neueren Laptop installieren. Ich habe alle notwendigen Codes und Schlüssel und die Software erfolgreich geladen. Das Problem ist: das Programm lässt sich nicht öffnen: Bei jedem Versuch werde ich aufgefordert, mich bei einem Adobe-Konto anzumelden, was ich erfolgreich tue. Ich soll dann die Seite schließen und mit der Anwendung fortfahren. Das klappt wieder nicht, erneut werde ich aufgefordert, mich bei meinem Adobe-Konto anzumelden. und so geht es weiter. Ich habe mit dem Support-Center telefoniert und dieses hat mir empfohlen, mich an dieses Forum zu wenden, hier sollte ich die Lösung von Experten erhalten. Danke!

dj_paige
Legend
January 29, 2026

I don’t think Lr 6 can be installed on newer Mac operating systems. What is the version number of your Mac OS? (we need the version NUMBER and not words like “latest” or “up-to-date”)

dj_paige
Legend
November 9, 2025
Wilfried37730000i7by
Participant
July 27, 2026

This link doesn’ exist! you sent it me too at my question but there is only: Page not found

dj_paige
Legend
July 27, 2026

Just now, that link works perfectly for me.

Participant
November 9, 2025

My computer crashed, and I had to reinstall Lightroom 6.0, but it gets to the adobe id sign in required screen and won't let me pass that screen despite actually signing in.  I tried to get an agent online to help, but they seem unwilling because the product is no longer supported.  I am not asking for any updates to this product.  I still physically have the CD and I haven't upgraded my windows.  I should be able to reinstall a product I physically purchased.  Please advise whether there are other ways to activate the product.  Thank you