CS6 Web and Design will not extract files

[Dragonwalker Art]

I am attempting to download CS6 (design and web premium package), from the website and once it is downloaded and I attempt to start the extraction/installation I get an error that tells me that the file is corrupt and I should download again, but have done so many times. I am in the middle of a design job and had to come to the UK to visit for a few months so decided to just download from the site onto my UK computer (Vista) when I got here rather than bringing my physical DVD with me and now I am regretting this

I  have seen posts in regards to the download since 2012 so it seems that it is an old problem that has yet to be fixed. I wonder whether anyone knows where there may be an alternative download. I assume I cannot download the individual programmes and use the serial number for the package on both (I wish).

If anyone can advise it would be very much appreciated. Thank you.

[kglad]

if you follow all 7 steps you can directly download a trial here:  Download Adobe CS6 Trials: Direct Links (no Assistant or Manager) | ProDesignTools

and activate with your serial number.

if you have a problem starting the download, you didn't follow all 7 steps, or your browser does not accept cookies. 

the most common problem is caused by failing to meticulously follow steps 1,2 and/or 3 (which adds a cookie to your system enabling you to download the correct version from adobe.com). 

failure to obtain that cookie results in an error page being displayed after clicking a link on prodesigntools.com or initiates the download of an incorrect (eg, current) version.

[Dragonwalker Art]

Thank you Kglad, but I think this ends up linking you to the same source files as going directly to the download page at adobe. I downloaded from here a couple of days ago and yet I still got the same error after trying to open the downloaded files. I was hoping there may be another mirror site that would give me a different file but no luck so far.

[kglad]

these are not the same sites, but you may have the same problem because you're using a problematic browser and/or connection.

Downloads available:

• Suites and Programs:  CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4 | CS3
• Acrobat:  XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
• Premiere Elements:  13 |12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
• Photoshop Elements:  13 |12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7
• Lightroom:  5.6| 5 | 4 | 3
• Captivate:  8 | 7 | 6 | 5
• Contribute:  CS5 | CS4, CS3

Download and installation help for Adobe links

Download and installation help for Prodesigntools links are listed on most linked pages.  They are critical; especially steps 1, 2 and 3.  If you click a link that does not have those steps listed, open a second window using the Lightroom 3 link to see those 'Important Instructions'.

window using the Lightroom 3 link to see those 'Important Instructions'.

[Dragonwalker Art]

I downloaded from both of these and with different browsers (Chrome, Mozilla and IE). The only thing is where I am staying has slow internet but I thought that even though downloads can glitch it would be unlikely to do so every time. Do you think I should try to find an ethernet cable and connect to download? Or maybe I can download through the desktop which is hardwired to the router to my external drive?

If this may solve the problem then I can do this. Adobe mentioned that they will be able to help me, but if the issue is the download quality then short of getting them to send a replacement DVD then fixing the issue with the download method may be the only way to get it to work. Thanks for all of your time.

[kglad]

either use a better connection or use a download manager.  i don't think you can get a disk any longer.

[Jeffrey_A_Wright]

You can also download the installation files onto a USB drive on a different computer.  Depending upon your country/region you may be able to utilize your public library to download the installation files.

[Dragonwalker Art]

Yep, I am going to download the files onto a USB or my external HD through my parents' computer as the internet is wired directly to it. If not I will try at my sister's. I will let you know if it solves the problem.

Thanks.