How to download Photoshop CC 2018?

[PeterBurian]

I am at my wits end. My PC with Windows 8.1 was having trouble so I did a SYSTEM REFRESH and lost my apps including Photoshop CC 2018. I go to the Adobe CC site and start Download for Photoshop ... get a message saying my PC does not support the latest version. Fine, but I had CC2018 and it worked perfectly.

NOWHERE do I see a link to Download an earlier version: Photoshop CC 2018 .. I found a page likethat but it was all MAC. Can anyone give me a link to download Photoshop and Bridge CC2018? Thanks, Peter 

[PeterBurian]

P.S. Had a new idea: I downloaded Creative Cloud https://creativecloud.adobe.com/apps/all/desktop/pdp/creative-cloud?action=install&source=apps and that worked .. says it will open SOON.... it does not open. I click on the icon on my desktop and nothing happens. THIS is why I prefer to buy software on CDs. 

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

Due to a recent policy change, Adobe removed legacy versions from the CC Desktop App.  These direct Download Links have very special instructions you must follow or it won't work.

https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-2018-direct-download-links.html

FYI, Creative Cloud is phasing out support for Windows 8 and 8.1.  To get access to all the latest versions of CC software, you need Windows 10.  See links below for details.

OS Support for 2019 Apps.

https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/os-support-for-cc-2019-apps.html

System Requirements for Creative Cloud

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/system-requirements.html

System Requirements for Photoshop

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

[PeterBurian]

Thanks. I bought a new Dell G3 and CC now works perfectly. Wish that had not been neccessary but it was having some other problems too

[John T Smith]

Several months ago Adobe changed their support policy to one of only the two most recent programs being available

I will presume that the 2018 version you want is older than two versions

You need to contact support to find out about canceling your subscription without a fee due to the current versions not working on your un-supported operating system

Be sure to remain signed in with your Adobe ID before accessing the link below
-you must also allow 'cookies' in your web browser for this to work
https://helpx.adobe.com/contact/support.html