CC is driving me nuts, I can't get any work done. I can't go back to CS. Now what?

[sargentrock2]

error message on new install of Photoshop: "Some of the application components are missing from the Application directory, Please reinstall the application." — I HAVE REINSTALLED THE APPLICATION NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT NEVER CHANGES, STILL THE SAME ERROR MESSAGE. I CAN'T GET ANY WORK DONE. THIS IS INSANE.

[Test Screen Name]

How do you install? Asking because there are several different ways.

What operating system version, exactly?

[Nancy OShea]

In addition to your OS, which version of Photoshop are you using?

Make sure your computer meets the minimum CPU & GPU requirements. Most Creative Cloud apps work on:
Windows 10 versions 21H1, 20H2, 2004, and 1909 (LTSB branches are not supported)
macOS 12 (Monterey), macOS 11 (Big Sur), macOS 10.16 or 10.15 (Catalina)
- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/photoshop-cc-gpu-card-faq.html

[sargentrock2 · Accepted solution]

Ok, I figured it out. My Mid 2010 Mac Pro (48GB ram, 8-cores) stops at Mojave. The hacks I came across looking to get my machine to run Catalina didn't thrill me. CC suggested I find earlier application versions, I was able to take one step back with my desktop publishing applications, and they quit crashing on me. It took me a while to take-in the wide vista of application logos that came with my newly installed CC interface before I finally zero'd in on InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Bridge, and Acrobat. That's all I want or need. Meanwhile, I've been watching eBay to see what the 3rd-generation Mac Pros are going for.

Thank you for listening to a cranky old typesetter who learned the trade from the guys pounding out hot metal type using Linotype and Monotype keyboards.