Transfer CS6 from iMac to Macbook

[HayDay20]

I am switching over to CC on my iMac and wish to move the CS6 currently installed on it to my Macbook just as a back up, and to not lose that software completly. As I am aware that once I move to Catalina also on the iMac then CS6 won't work properly. However, the CS6 that I have was got for me by a previous employer so I don't have original disks. Does anyone know how I can move the software over the the laptop? Thanks 🙂

[John T Smith]

You can't copy/move programs, you must do a fresh install

>got for me by a previous employer so I don't have original disks

You don't own the software, that employer owns the software

[Nancy OShea]

CS5 and CS6 are on life support. But they can still be activated providing you OWN the following:
1. your original media (installation disks & optical reader or direct downloads) you received at purchase,
2. a legitimate serial number for that version, language and platform (Win/Mac) and if it was an upgrade, a qualifying serial number from an older product,
3. an older operating system that can support legacy 32-bit apps.

NOTE: Creative Suite installers won't work on macOS Sierra, High Sierra or Mojave without terminal workarounds. See the help article below for details.
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/install-creative-suite-mac-os-sierra.html

Failing any of the above, you'll need to get new software.  Creative Suite is no longer sold legally by any vendor, retailer or in any country.

MODERN OPTIONS:
Photoshop Elements or Premier Elements (approx $100, no subscription needed).
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

Creative Cloud Photography Plan (approx $10/month for 12 months). Includes the following:
- Photoshop CC and Photoshop on iPad
- Lightroom on desktop, mobile and the web
- Lightroom Classic
- Portfolio website + hosting
- Spark with premium features
- Bridge
- 20 GB cloud storage (upgradable to 1 TB).
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

Creative Cloud All Apps (51 + mobile & desktop apps & services) or Single Apps Plans
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

[HayDay20]

Thank you all! I understand, I have CS5 on an old laptop too so I won't be completly stuck. I have updated my iMac to Catalina and I'll move over to CC now soon. How do I remove the old CS6 from the iMac now? as the uninstall app won't work? also I had installed a trial of CC in 2014, should I also uninstall that and just start afresh? Thanks!

[John T Smith]

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html to remove programs