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January 18, 2020
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Photoshop 6 won't run on Windows 10 on new computer

  • January 18, 2020
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I just installed a new PC that runs Windows 10. My old computer also used 10. My photoshop 6 ran fine on my old computer and I reloaded my Photoshop 6 disc to the new computer without problem. However, it will not run. I tried to run it as administrator as suggested, but it still won't run.

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    Rachel5DC6
    Participant
    May 28, 2021

    The same thing just happened to me. I've been using Photoshop 6 with Wondows 10 for at least 5 years, and on this computer for about a year. I used it this morning to edit some photos. Tried to reopen it this afternoon and it simply won't work, same unrecoverable error message other people have noted here. Did anybody ever recover from this error? I've been considering Elements for years, but would rather avoid the learning curve. Yeah, I'm old. 

     

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 28, 2021
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    I've been using Photoshop 6 with Wondows 10

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    @Rachel5DC6,

    PS6 from 2000 or CS6 from 2012?  There's a huge difference between them.

     

    If it's the latter, try unistalling and reinstalling CS6 from your installation disk.

     

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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    Rachel5DC6
    Participant
    May 28, 2021

    It's the former, PS6 fprm 2000. I suppose I could reinstall that from the disk though. Will try before giving up. Thanks!

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    default9regjvhp22ll
    Participating Frequently
    January 24, 2021

    LOLs... I updated my hardware and installed the latest Win 10.  Now my old Photoshop 6.0 from about 1998 won't load.  Same error as others previously stated.  I use PS about 3 times a year, so I'm not interested in buying it again, or paying for a subscription.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

    T
    Test Screen Name
    Legend
    January 24, 2021

    Suggest you consider spending money, or get hold of an old computer - perhaps from someone's loft. I assume you read all the responses already and tried the things that worked for some people. 

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      default9regjvhp22ll
      Participating Frequently
      January 24, 2021

      Yep.  I have an old laptop I use occasionally.  I'll install PS 6.0 and use it there, with a USB mouse for better control .  It will serve my needs adequatelty. Not real convenient, but adequately. 

      M
      MCS5C83
      Known Participant
      October 13, 2020

      Try using a virtual machine like VirtualBox, or VMware.

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      Anonymous
      August 30, 2020

      Similarly, I've been using Photoshop 6 since about 2002.  Pissed me off when Windows 10 ver 2004 wouldn't allow it to work.  Finally got it to work using compatibility mode set to Windows 95.  However, it then keeps asking if you want to allow the program to make changes to hard drive.  There does not appear to be any solution to this other than turning off that Windows feature completely. Good luck.

      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 30, 2020

      Photoshop 6 from 2001 was never intended to be used on modern computers.  Most software has an expected shelf-life of 3-5 years after which it needs to be replaced.  I think it's fair to say you got way more than your money's worth out of it.  It's time to find new software.

       

      MODERN OPTIONS:
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      -- 20 GB cloud storage (upgradable to 1 TB).
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      Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
        JJMack
        Community Expert
        JJMackCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        August 31, 2020

        While CS6 may report its running on Windows 8 not Windows 10.  I find CS6 runs on windows 10 better than Photoshop 2020 21.2.2 which has Pen support issues.  Be sure all Cs6 Updates and ACR 91.1 are installed  and  that Windows and your device drivers are up to date.  You need to Configure Windows, Pen Support and Photoshop to work together.   Here Is what my Windows 10,  CS6  and Pen setting are.

         

        I Did not have to use any Windows 10 compatibility options to get CS6 to run. It runs fine. However, on my Machine with my High resolution 4K display that has a 185PPI resolution I would need to force Windows 10 Display scaling onto Photoshop  CS6. If I wanted to use Photoshop UI on the 4k Display.  So I keep Photoshop UI on my 100PPI displays and Edit Images  in floating windows on the 4k Display. The only Photoshop UI elements on the display are the Image window frame information and image rulers.

         

        My computer is not the newest tech still it ramming the latest Windows 10 and CS6 runs great. 

         

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        Adaptive Wide Angle 13.0
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        Twirl 13.0
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        Wind 13.0
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        Optional and third party plug-ins:

        CUR (Windows Cursor) NO VERSION
        DDS 0.6
        Face Control II 2.00
        Fine Touch 3.25
        GREYCstoration NO VERSION
        ICO Windows Icon/Favicon NO VERSION
        Import from FastPictureViewer Codec Pack 3.8.0.96
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        Luce NO VERSION
        Reduce Noise v8 8.3.7.0
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        ScriptListener 13.0
        SGI RGB 13.0 (13.0 20120315.r.428 2012/03/15:21:00:00)
        Sharplet 1.56
        WebP Lossless NO VERSION
        WebP NO VERSION
        Plug-ins that failed to load: NONE
        Flash:
        SVG Layers
        Mini Bridge
        Kuler
        Installed TWAIN devices: NONE

         

         

        Now that I have the Creative Cloud it seem I get new bugs regularly but I can count on CS6....

         

        JJMack
          JJMack
          Community Expert
          JJMackCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          July 12, 2020

          CS6 runs fine on Windows 10. PS 6 is very old and may not be able to handle the large size disk we user these days. If you tried  windows 10 make older apps or programs compatible  and could not get it to work.  Try creating small Disk Partitions and install PS 6 in one see if it will run. Parts of PS 6 will still be install on you boot drive.

          JJMack
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            sirpa1
            Participant
            July 12, 2020

            Hello, I face exactly the same problem. After upadte of Windows 10 functions, PSP does not want to start. The error message says: Unable to continue becauseof hardwareor system error. Sorry, but this error is unrecoverable.
            Error appears just when the fonts are being initialized.

            Is there any error log, which says what is the reason for an error?

            davescm
            Community Expert
            davescmCommunity Expert
            Community Expert
            July 12, 2020

            PSP ? What exact application and version are you using?

              Jeff Arola
              Community Expert
              Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
              Community Expert
              January 19, 2020

              Photoshop 6 from 2001?

               

              Any error messages when you try to run ps 6?

               

              How much free space is on your drive?

                Mylenium
                Mylenium
                Legend
                January 18, 2020

                You are likely going to need some legacy component like DirectX 9 or the older version of the Windows installer. Check the Microsoft web site. They are offering respective downloads.

                 

                Mylenium

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