How Can I Backup Photoshop CS6 downloaded software to DVD?

Question

I downloaded Photoshop CS6 to my Mac. How can I create a backup DVD of the software for the future? I know it can be done, but I want to be sure I have all the parts necessary in case I need to reinstall the software after CS6 is no longer supported.

Adobe says:

Important: Back up your downloaded software to offline media, such as a DVD or network drive. With a backup, you have continued access to your software if it is unavailable from Adobe.com.

But...it doesn't tell me how to back it up. I certainly know how to backup files, but if something is missing and I get a new computer, I'm sunk! Thanks for your help.

Does Adobe let us buy a DVD of the program from them if we download? One of my friends had this option upon purchase, but I did not have the opportunity for some reason...

pwillener · Accepted Answer

You downloaded the software, I assume. Just back up the file(s) that you downloaded, and that's all that you should need.

Or did you download it using some Adobe download manager? In that case it is really not quite clear what files to backup.

In that case I would download the installer from http://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cs6-direct-download-links.html and back up this single installer file.

Make sure that you follow the Very Important Instructions before proceeding to the actual download.

sueschooler · Answer

Thank you, Pat. I'm fairly good at computers, but I'm not really sure where all the correct files are on my Mac. I see lots of files, but don't know specifically which ones I need to copy. The link you gave me seems to be the trial version, but if I put my serial number into it does it convert to the full version?

In answer to my own question and in the hope I can help someone else...I just called Adobe after an unsuccessful chat session (just more links I had already checked). They claim that if we originally downloaded CS6, the link to redownload it will be supported in the future. We just sign into Adobe.com and look up our order. The download link should be there. I didn't ask if there will be new camera support. I would doubt it since this has not been the case in the past. In the past, I have found that new camera = new version of Photoshop!

If I understand it correctly, we can also download our "second" available files to an external hard drive (we are allowed to have CS6 on two computers). Then they can be copied and used to install on another computer. But if the download link is still available in the future, this seems unnecessary.

When I asked about the possiblity of my 3.5 year old Mac crashing (or being stolen) before deactivating the license on the machine, the reply was to call Adobe and tell them what happened. They will deactivate the serial number and give you a new one making the old one unusable, of course.

I hope this information is correct and that it helps someone else.

By the way, if you own CS3-CS6, you can get Photoshop CS6 Cloud for $9.95/month until mid-June (2013). Sorry, I don't have the link, but I saw it a number of times while searching! Personally, I don't need another monthly charge and it will go up in a year, but I wanted to let you know it is available. From what I understand, it is CS6 Extended whether you bought the Standard CS6 or Extended CS6 originally.

Good luck everyone...

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