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rosie.rosenbrock
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July 21, 2021
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What is the best way to use Creative Cloud on a laptop with limited space?

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My office iMac has tons of space, so it's not a problem. But my home laptop isn't that spacious. Asking any long-time users, would it make sense to direct my CC storage to an external hard drive? I can leave the sync turned off until my external drive is safely connected. 

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

You can keep your synced CC Files folder on an external drive.  But you still need ample primary drive space for satisfactory performance.

 

Which apps do you use?

How much empty HD space do you have?

 

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
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July 21, 2021

Please ensure your computer meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements to run Creative Cloud + OS + all other apps you use. Check each one.
- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

 

  • Remove unused files and non-essential programs from your laptop. 
  • Move media/data/work files to externals.
  • Free up as much primary hard disk space as possible.

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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rosie.rosenbrockAuthor
Inspiring
July 21, 2021

My computer meets the minumum system requirement. Do you have an answer to my question? I don't want to sacrifice all my HD space to CC. 

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
July 21, 2021

You can keep your synced CC Files folder on an external drive.  But you still need ample primary drive space for satisfactory performance.

 

Which apps do you use?

How much empty HD space do you have?

 

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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