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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hotrodder19

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During a period of illness and PC crash somehow I lost Lightroom 6 when repairs were done. I have the serial number which I got from the Adobe register. I have communicated with Adobe re this but they simply tell me all sorts of stuff that doesnt help me. The download link is now not available. I am a pensioner and so the newer subscription software is out of the question. Since hearing from Adobe I have found Lightroom 6 still exists on my laptop ( not used for some time), is there a way to get this across to my newly repaired desktop and have it running .. Help please.

Kind Regards Russell Hodder

dj_paige

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Please read

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

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wobblepm

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HI! My Windows PC has developed a fault and so I replaced it today. My first job is to reinstall LR6 but the information here indicates the installer is no longer available.

Is there a workaround for this?

thanks for you help.

Paul M

dj_paige

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@wobblepm

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p-information-regarding-lightroom-6-x-pre-lrclassic/m-p/15300904/page/7#M403241

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Stefan_Widmer5992

Participant

Hallo ... Ich habe ein alte Lizenz für Lightroom 6.0: Habe nun einen neuen Compi und wollte Lightroom 6.0 neu installieren.Die Download Seite für ältere Produkte teilt mir jetzt mit, dass ich meine Version nicht mehr downloaden kann.
Der Lizenz-Schlüssel stimmt aber.
Kann doch nicht sein, dass ich (obwohl eine lebenslange Lizenz vorhanden ist) das Produkt nicht mehr neu installieren kann.
Was mache ich denn nun mit meinen ganzen Lightroom Librarys? Habe über 20'000 Fotos in denen...
Danke für eure Antworten...

Schmidtze

Participating Frequently

Eine lebenslange Lizenz für die Nutzung entbindet Dich doch aber nicht der vielleicht nötigen Pflicht, das was Du mal installiert hast, selbst zu sichern. Also, neu installieren könntest Du, wenn Du eine Sicherung hättest. Zugegebenermaßen würde sich Adobe keinen Zacken aus der Krone brechen, wenn sie diese Software leicht findbar weiterhin zum Downlaod vorhalten würden. Irgendwo sind hier aber Links, wor Du die 6er-Version runterladen kannst...

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Herm�s Honshappo

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Hello all

I changed laptops (both), and wanted to reinstall 6.14

I have the installer files, and am aware that I need to use offline activation

Problem is that it seems that the registration server kept a trace of previous installs:

I still have access to the old devices, so I reinstalled LR6.14 on both (I had cleaned their drive), and used offline activation on both. It worked, so that means that these are the two devices that the offline activation server knows about.

I have then uninstalled LR on both old machines, using the Creative Cloud app, and then signed off the Creative Cloud app on both old machines.

But the offline activation still fails with the same message when I input the request code for the new machine.

Can someone please assist, and deactivate old device IDs? I can give the Mac serial numbers of the old devices in this thread if needed

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AxelMatt

Community Expert

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I have then uninstalled LR on both old machines, using the Creative Cloud app, and then signed off the Creative Cloud app on both old machines.

By @Herm�s Honshappo

The Creative Cloud app doesn't has anything to do with Lightroom 6. Even if you can and has uninstalled LR6 via the app, the license has been released. BEFORE you uninstall Lightroom 6.x you have to deactivate the approriate installation in Lightroom itself.

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Can someone please assist, and deactivate old device IDs? I can give the Mac serial numbers of the old devices in this thread if needed

By @Herm�s Honshappo

Abode has stopped supporting Lightroom 6 serveral years ago and the stopped also the possibility to reset the activation counter. So nobody can help.

If you can reinstall Lightroom on the old devices you has to do it and deactivate the licenses. If this doesn't work you're out of luck.

My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 9 - PureRAW 6 - Topaz Photo AI

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

"The Creative Cloud app doesn't has anything to do with Lightroom 6"

Correct.! In fact IIRC having the CC App installed converts Lr6 (Serial Number version) to Lr-CC2015 (the 'subscription' version) of Lr6- only useable (after the 30day trial) by paying the monthly/yearly subscription.

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

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m_0862

Participating Frequently

Hi there,

first thanks to all that answer questions here!

I have installed LR6 on one machine. I guess to install and use it on another machine (going on vacation for 3 weeks) i need to at least sign of on my main machine.

My Problem is to manage this. In my account on activated devices i do not see any device, thus i am not able to remotely sign off one device?

Is there a way to fix this? Is it supposed to be and stay empty? Within Licenses i see the LR6 license.

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AxelMatt

Community Expert

.... In my account on activated devices i do not see any device, thus i am not able to remotely sign off one device?

By @m_0862

At this place you see only devices you're activated CC applications on.

My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 9 - PureRAW 6 - Topaz Photo AI

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m_0862

Participating Frequently

and where to manage classic activations? i remember a hint given from classic as i tried to login on a second device to go to my account and "manage devices" to logout a device.

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Fargonz

Participant

I just had to update my PC, but now Adobe won't let me reload LR6- it shows as registered on my account, but won't let me download it- say installer no longer available

Any ideas on how to get it back?

Ged_Traynor

Community Expert

@Fargonz according to this link, you're out of luck

https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/lightroom-classic/help/lightroom-6-end-of-support.html

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hhernandez100830

Participant

I have been using Lr version 6 desktop for several years. I have decided to subscribe to Lr Classic. I downloaded the Lr Classic desktop software and have unsucessfully been able to open my Lr version 6 catalog. Is there anyway to open my old catalog and convert it so that I can continue using this catalog in Lr Classic? If not, what are my options to get everything I have worked on for years into a new Lr Calssic catalog including presets, edits, previews, etc.

Rob_Cullen

Community Expert

Opening your Lr6 catalog with Lr-Classic- Do you see any error messages? (quote in exact words). And provide some more details of your catalog location, etc.

There were a few forum posts with a similar situation (upgrading a v6 catalog) that required an install of an earlier version of Lr-Classic eg. Version 13.0 (still available in the CC Desktop App) to upgrade the v6 catalog, then after catalog success upgrade to Lr-Classic v14.4

Also another error message thata has been seen warns about a missing { .LRCAT-DATA} folder, but this is not a problem- ignore this message if you see it. ( IIRC {.LRCAT-DATA} folder did not appear in installs until LrC v13.3 )

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

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hhernandez100830

Participant

I see no error messages when opening Lr 6.x All functioning ok there? Should I download Lr Classis v13 and try opening my Lr 6.x catalog? Then download version 14?

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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 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, 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 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, 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 15.4.1, Photoshop 27.8, ACR 18.4, Lightroom 9.4, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.3 .

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