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edwardb65601460
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November 2, 2018
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run photoshop app on 2 different computers?

  • November 2, 2018
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I need to run photoshop on a new Macbook, plus an older Macbook Air.  Plan management tab says only one computer can be used at a time even though I can install the app on both computers.  Bit of a drag.  How can I run the app on both computers without deactivating one?

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    Correct answer jane-e

    Here is the official info from Adobe:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/using/install-apps-number-of-computers.html

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    Ronald Keller
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    November 3, 2018

    I have PS on my desktop and my laptop and can use them both at the same time. I know this is not permitted by the licence but I find this ridiculous. On my desktop I use the English version. On my laptop I use the Dutch version which I use for teaching PS at my local photography club. As I feel more comfortable in the English version plus on my desktop I have 3 screens I do most of the preparations on my desktop. But often I  need to check the Dutch translations of menus and adjustments  etc so I have both machines running at the same time.

    I am not feeling I am doing anything wrong...

      Ablet
      Ablet
      Participating Frequently
      March 3, 2023

      Could Adobe please let us use Photoshop and Lightroom on two computers - in the same time! Thanks.

      D Fosse
      Community Expert
      D FosseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 3, 2023

      There is basically only one reason to run them simultaneously: you're sharing your license with another person. Which is not allowed.

       

      That's why.

      jane-e
      Community Expert
      jane-eCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      November 2, 2018

      Here is the official info from Adobe:

      https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/using/install-apps-number-of-computers.html

      Trevor.Dennis
      Community Expert
      Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      November 2, 2018

      You are using a Mac. I don't use Macs, but I understand you can have two instances of Photoshop running at the same time on the same computer.   So install a previous version, and switch between them.

      I can't think why you would need to use two different systems at the same time, unless you wanted to share with another user.  That's in breach of the terms and conditions.

      macpawel
      macpawel
      Participating Frequently
      November 2, 2018

      You can install and activate any CC app on two machines

      You can use only one of them in time (lisence)

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