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michaelm86745646
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August 7, 2019
Question

Photoshop CS5.

  • August 7, 2019
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I need to buy a new PC can I upload my CS5 to a new PC?  Do I or can I just use the codes I got when I first registered the software?

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    Participating Frequently
    August 11, 2019

    Piggybacking on what Test Screen Name has said... you're going to buy a new PC but put some fairly old software on it. There are some work arounds (for now). Eventually, you'll need to consider upgrading the software too  Best of luck to you!

    John Waller
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 7, 2019

    You will need the CS5 installer and a valid 24 digit serial number.

    If you have your original disc then install from that.

    PS. If you have CS5 installed on an old computer which you are retiring and don't need any more then open any app such as Photoshop and click Help > Deactivate to free up the activation in use on that computer.

    michaelm86745646
    Participant
    August 7, 2019

    John

    I do have the original box and discs and when I installed it I actually kept a note of the codes. 

    If I have the original will I still need CS5 intaller?

    John Waller
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 7, 2019

    The original disc includes the installer.

    Many people lose their discs and then look online to download the installer. Sounds like that's not you.