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hexfan
hexfan
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May 26, 2017
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Want to run Photoshop CS on XP machine

  • May 26, 2017
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Hello,

I am a monthly subscriber and run Photoshop CC 2015 on a Window 10 machine.  I am having a lot of trouble with my computer right now and want to run an old version of Photoshop on my dedicated Windows XP machine for scanning.

I have seen a CS2 download link and guide on the forum but prefer to use CS because it has the Bridge browser built into the program and that's a big plus for me.  Please let me know if  you can tell me how to get the program on the computer.  I understand it is not supported and not available directly from Adobe.  I did speak with their representative on the phone who directed me here.  Thanks for you help.

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    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 26, 2017

    I have seen a CS2 download link and guide on the forum but prefer to use CS because it has the Bridge browser built into the program and that's a big plus for me.

    Bridge was also included with Photoshop CS2. The availabilility of Bridge in CS is no reason to use CS and there is no download for CS. Only CS2 is available and only to paid up owners of CS2. As JJMack says, it's not free. It's provided for free to CS2 owners.

    hexfan
    hexfanAuthor
    Participant
    May 26, 2017

    Thanks for clarifying.

    Jeff Arola
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    Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    May 28, 2017

    Photoshop cs6 should run on windows xp and is included with your subscription.

    You'll probably have to use the photoshop cs6 installer from here:

    Download Adobe Creative Suite 6 applications

    then install the newest adobe application manager so you can sigh in to use photoshop cs6 as part of your subscription.

    Adobe - Adobe Application Manager : For Windows : Adobe Application Manager

    Depending you'll probably have to install the optional Twain plugin for your scanner to work in photoshop cs6.

    TWAIN plug-in scanner | Photoshop CS4 and later

    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity Expert
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    May 26, 2017

    Do you have a licence for CS2?  The link you referring to is for Adobe's old CS2 and CS licence users.  CS2 is not free and it is also not supported or marketed.

    JJMack
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