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IMYB
IMYB
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May 4, 2023
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CREATIVE CLOUD APP... SPACE NEEDED?

  • May 4, 2023
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I am looking to get the CREATIVE CLOUD fro teacher. Where I think you get 20 apps. The main ones I need is Illustrator, Photoshop, Dreamweaver and a few more.

 

I am using a MAC.

 

QUESTION 1:

When you get the creative cloud, do all 20 app download to my computer? Asking because the new base MAC only have a 256GB hard drive and I am afraid it's not a lot of space for operating system and all the apps + all my design files?

 

QUESTION 2:

If I need to download the app I want to use in my computer, is there a list somewhere where I can see the size of each app?

 

I KNOW I can get a bigger HD and that is what I am trying to figure out, when my needs are going to be.

 

Thanks.

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Correct answer kglad

you install the cc desktop app from here https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/all/desktop?action=install&source=apps&productId=creative-cloud and use it to install your adobe subscription and trial programs. 

 

you don't see the installation sizes, but you can get an idea from  - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

 

and if you have a non-os drive, you can install the cc apps onto it 

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Peru Bob
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Peru BobCommunity Expert
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May 5, 2023
quote

QUESTION 1:

When you get the creative cloud, do all 20 app download to my computer?


By @IMYB

 

No, only the ones you choose to download.

kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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May 4, 2023

you install the cc desktop app from here https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/all/desktop?action=install&source=apps&productId=creative-cloud and use it to install your adobe subscription and trial programs. 

 

you don't see the installation sizes, but you can get an idea from  - https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

 

and if you have a non-os drive, you can install the cc apps onto it 

    IMYB
    IMYBAuthor
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    May 5, 2023
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    and if you have a non-os drive, you can install the cc apps onto it 


    By @kglad

     

    If you put the CC on an external HD... Does that mean that when using lets say Photoshop or Illustrator that it will be VERY SLOW? I always thought that the apps had to be on the internal HD to run fast...

    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    May 5, 2023

    Confused... You said to put the CC on a non-os drive, which I think means a external HD? right?

    Then you say...  "using an external drive is possible but is a problem"

     

    I guess the best I can do is to make sure to get a 512GB+ hard drive in what ever new MAC I purchase?


    most desktops can add additional internal hard drives.  that would ideal for installing the cc appos.

     

    the cc desktop app itself has to be installed on the os drive.

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