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madman55
madman55
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March 30, 2026
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Why Can’t I Install Photoshop 2022 on a Compatible PC?

  • March 30, 2026
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I’m facing an issue that I’ve been trying to solve for the past two weeks.

My computer is compatible with Photoshop 2022, but when I try to install Photoshop through Adobe Creative Cloud, it tells me that the current version is not compatible with my system. The problem is that I cannot find the option to install older versions within Creative Cloud.

I’ve searched for solutions and read many articles, but none of them worked.

I’m looking for a real solution to this issue, or a way to download a compatible version of Photoshop. If possible, I would appreciate a direct download link for Photoshop 2022.

      Correct answer davescm

      Adobe only make available the current and immediately previous versions of Photoshop which means v27 and v26.
      Photoshop 2022 is v23 and is no longer available for download.

      Dave

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      Since_88
      Since_88
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      April 9, 2026

      madman55 This pretty upsetting, but it seems to be the way all things are going. I'm looking for exactly same solution as you and I'm surprised Adobe won't let us install an old version. There is no loyalty anymore, no appreciation of the customer base.  I've been using illustrator since the 80s i (I still have the floppy disks)  I know adobe doesn’t care.

      But not everyone can buy a new computer, not everyone can afford that. Its bad customer care. this sort of nonsense is probably why the stock is falling through the floor. Or maybe They're getting kickbacks from Apple or something, I have no clue why they would do this to us. ruthless.

      You can try https://dortania.github.io/OpenCore-Legacy-Patcher/   read carefully, it breaks some security elements on your mac.  

      But  I’m to this point too. I’m really bummed and feel let down by Adobe after 35 years

      Peru Bob
      Community Expert
      Peru BobCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 30, 2026

      If you have a Teams or Enterprise account (not an individual account), your administrator might be able to offer it to you.

      davescm
      Community Expert
      davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      March 30, 2026

      Adobe only make available the current and immediately previous versions of Photoshop which means v27 and v26.
      Photoshop 2022 is v23 and is no longer available for download.

      Dave

      madman55
      madman55Author
      Participant
      March 30, 2026

      So I can’t work on Photoshop there must be a solution.

       
       
       
      davescm
      Community Expert
      davescmCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 30, 2026

      System requirements for the two downloadable versions (v26 and v27) are here : https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/desktop/get-started/technical-requirements-installation/adobe-photoshop-on-desktop-technical-requirements.html
       

      Dave

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