How to download Photoshop CC 2018?

Question

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

Nancy OShea · Accepted Answer

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

John T Smith · Answer

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

Sign up

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Sign in to Adobe Community

To post, reply, or follow discussions, please sign in with your Adobe ID.

Scanning file for viruses.

This file cannot be downloaded