Purchase Photoshop CS5

[Dolls Rock]

I heard when I purchase a new imac my prized copy of Photoshop CS5 cannot be transferred to the new computer. I would like to purchase a copy of Photoshop CS5, but I am having trouble finding one. I have no interest is CS6 or paying a monthly charge for its use. Any way to get my hands on a copy of CS5?

[Derek Cross]

‌No. You might be better with Photoshop Elements 14.

[John T Smith · Accepted solution]

Adobe software does not "transfer" using Mac migration due to hidden registration files... you must install fresh

If you have your serial number, go to the link below

Download & Install instructions https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003339 may help

-includes a link to go to a page to download Adobe programs if you don't have a disc or drive

Also go to https://forums.adobe.com/community/creative_cloud/creative_cloud_faq

ALSO... if your new Mac has El Capitan, read below

This information is a MUST DO to install old programs on Mac El Capitan

-you may not get the same error message, but these two links will help with old programs

Install CS5 on Mac 10.11 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2003455 may help (also for other than CS5)

-also a TEMPORARY security change https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2039319

FAQ about Mac 10-11 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1979303

[Dolls Rock]

Thanks so much for the answer.