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Averaham
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February 28, 2019
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CS6 on Integrated GPU

  • February 28, 2019
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Hello, so Im planning to buy Adobe Photoshop CS6, however Im a bit heaitant if my laptop can run it, by the way here is the specs

Intel Core i3-7100u

4gb ram

Intel HD graphics 620

1tb 5200rpm hdd

1920x1080 screen reso 15.6inches

Kindly please, advise me, i seek advise from my frie ds they told me that i cannot run it, some said that it would run..

thank you so much

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    Correct answer davescm

    Hi

    You can no longer buy CS6. It was released in 2012 and was replaced by Photoshop CC. Photoshop CC is available on subscription only.

    Don't be fooled by the many so called "genuine" copies available on internet auction sites. Hacked copies of Photoshop are common and, as well as not running correctly (if at all) - can bring malware with them.

    The system requirements for Photoshop CC are here:

    Photoshop system requirements

    The only perpetual licence now sold is for Photoshop Elements. The system requirements are here:

    Photoshop Elements system requirements

    Dave

    c.pfaffenbichler posted whilst I was typing. At least we are saying the same thing

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    T
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    February 28, 2019

    You may think that using an outdated app is no issue, but remember this doesn't just mean you don't get new headline features. You also get no support for new systems. If you choose to run old apps you will have to freeze your system, and at some time not buy new hardware too.

    Averaham
    AverahamAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    February 28, 2019

    Just another question, if they are not selling perpetual licenses for cs6 products, why does the cs6 apps are still on their site? I am sorry If i have so many questions, I am still new to the Adobe ecosystem

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    February 28, 2019

    Hi

    They still give the ability to download the old version to those who bought a perpetual license when they were sold and may need to re-install.

    Dave

    T
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    February 28, 2019

    Your laptop is entry level and wouldn't do much of a job of running any version of Photoshop. It should run, but slowly, perhaps painfully. However, the most important thing you haven't mentioned: the system. (I second the advice that, unless you're planning to buy CS6 from your most trusted friend who had it new and kept it in a cupboard, you will probably be ripped off).

    The current Photoshop product is Creative Cloud at $10 a month. If this doesn't fit your budget, my advice is to look for another photo editor. Given your laptop specs, that might be wise anyway. If you're not a professional photographer/retoucher, consider Photoshop Elements, available with one time fee, but still a stretch for your laptop.

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    February 28, 2019

    Hi

    You can no longer buy CS6. It was released in 2012 and was replaced by Photoshop CC. Photoshop CC is available on subscription only.

    Don't be fooled by the many so called "genuine" copies available on internet auction sites. Hacked copies of Photoshop are common and, as well as not running correctly (if at all) - can bring malware with them.

    The system requirements for Photoshop CC are here:

    Photoshop system requirements

    The only perpetual licence now sold is for Photoshop Elements. The system requirements are here:

    Photoshop Elements system requirements

    Dave

    c.pfaffenbichler posted whilst I was typing. At least we are saying the same thing

    Averaham
    AverahamAuthor
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    February 28, 2019

    yes dave, I saw some Adobe cs6 apps on ebay, and they are selling it in a very low price, and i know that those are cracked apps, and I am not and will not ever buy those, actually Im a GIMP user and now finally decided to fully adapt adobe photoshop.

    c.pfaffenbichler
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    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    February 28, 2019

    See

    Photoshop system requirements

    to verify if the OS meets the requirements without exceeding them.

    You should also try installing the trial to make sure.

    Edit:

    Download Adobe Creative Suite 6 applications

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

    But as Adobe does not sell Photoshop CS6 perpetual licenses anymore you should be very, very careful about purchasing one.

    There is a distinct possibility that you might get ripped off.

    Averaham
    AverahamAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    February 28, 2019

    Hello, thank you for you quick response, I saw a page from adobe that containing all of the CS6 Apps, I thought they are still selling adobe cs6 perpetual licenses, is there any way i can buy one legally? since I am still starting to learn photoshop I cant afford to buy the CC version.

    D Fosse
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    D FosseCommunity Expert
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    February 28, 2019

    Averaham  wrote

    since I am still starting to learn photoshop I cant afford to buy the CC version.

    Excuse me, but that doesn't make sense. You can afford $800-1000 (or whatever it was) up front - right now! - but you can''t afford $10 monthly? Have you done the math? Do you realize how long this will run before break even? That's 80 to 100 months, or at least seven years. And you get free upgrades as they come, and you get Lightroom thrown in.

    I suppose there could be reasons for not wanting to subscribe, but money is most certainly not one of them.

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