Premiere Pro Ends Windows 10 Support
Extremely Disappointed by Adobe Dropping Windows 10 Support
I am extremely disappointed with Adobe's decision to drop Windows 10 support for the latest versions of Premiere Pro.
When I purchased my annual Creative Cloud subscription, there was no clear indication that support for Windows 10 would be ending during my subscription period. Had I known that, I would have reconsidered committing to a full year.
What makes this even more frustrating is that Windows 10 is still a supported operating system by Microsoft and continues to receive security updates. There are millions of users who are intentionally staying on Windows 10 because their hardware is not compatible with Windows 11, because they prefer its stability, or because upgrading is simply not practical.
In a professional environment, changing the operating system is not a trivial decision. It requires planning, testing, and ensuring compatibility with existing hardware, drivers, plug-ins, and other production software. Expecting professionals to upgrade their operating system simply because Premiere Pro no longer supports an OS that is still officially maintained and receiving long-term security updates is, in my opinion, unreasonable.
It feels like paying customers are being forced to upgrade their operating system or even replace perfectly functional hardware just to continue using software they have already paid for.
I understand that Adobe cannot support older operating systems forever. However, dropping support while Windows 10 is still officially maintained by Microsoft seems premature, especially without clearer communication before customers purchase or renew annual subscriptions.
I hope Adobe reconsiders this decision or, at the very least, provides more transparency about operating system support so customers can make informed purchasing decisions before committing to a yearly plan.
Is anyone else in the same situation?
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