Updates for CS6

It 'might' be possible to download the files through archive.org, though it might take some time.

yes, the FTP server only contains updates to two of the fifteen+ CS6 application suite programs (Acrobat and Photoshop), and I already was able to obtain these two dmg files through another source; I think it is going to be someone uploading them from their personal backups...

Apologies, my mistake. CS2, CS3, CS4 is correct.

But still thimk it's dishonest to make the claim

"The aging activation servers for those apps had to be retired."

like they where old and rickety. Just absolute B.S.

It seems to me that each of those so-called old servers could have easily been put on a cloud servers to extend the life of those versions or just release them to the open source community so those who couldnt afford them could get experince using them.

Those old versions still work in Windows 10 and could also work in Windows 11 via a VM.

Probably would work better for users if they did install them in a VM. Assigning 4 Cores to a windows XP VM would make the old versions super fast.

Agreed. I was able to get all the updates for CS6 MC on the web via third party sites.

The most important update is ApplicationManager6.2_all.exe Also available on the web. Just have to search for it.

After you install CS6 MC you will need the above patchfile  to install all the other updates manually or online. Do not allow it, Application Manager, to update itself to a new version. If you do you'll have to uninstall CS6 and scrub the leftover folders (delete) and start over.

It's also best to install CS6 offline, no internet, till after you install the version 6.2 of  Applicaiton Manager. If you can download all the updates manually it's best to manually update them all offline. It's only a couple of hours of work. lol.

I'd also rename the Application Manager file from PDApp.exe to PDApp.exe.bak after installing all the updates as its not needed anymore as it's not likely Adobe will be updating CS6 ever.

ApplicationManager6.2_all.exe should be available for all those that have a perpetual license. Otherwise its impossible to update all CS6 apps. I've been updating any Adobe Support Community I run across with this info so others can continue to use the software that they paid for. Shouldn't have to trash perfectly usable software.

Popping in to post a quick follow up because in 2023 it doesn't appear that pre-CC patches/updates are searchable.

Older versions of Adobe Update Manager (i.e. version 7, 6) will still report if CS6 needs to be updated. Rather than take one's chances on the CC version of Adobe Application Manager, which reportedly can have unexpected results, take a note of those update titles and manually download/install them.

Tip: In macOS versions prior to Catalina (where 32-bit compatibility stops), it will likely be necessary to right-click the installers — even for updates/patches — to reveal the "package contents" and then double click the macOS executible file to launch. (After that, Adobe Application Manager will report that the update is successful.)

There are workarounds for the fact that Adobe no longer makes CS6 updates/patches easily searchable on the website ProDesignTools, "Adobe CS6 Trials: Direct Download Links (no Manager or Assistant)". (Specifically, look for Bryan's tips for where to find manual updates in the comment section.) 

The above is a less-than-perfect solution for those who are still making use of perpetual license products because you will have to make your peace with downloading them elsewhere (with the risks that entails). Consequently, if anybody knows how to access the complete list of patches/updates for pre-CC products on Adobe's website, please post updated links.

Tip: Once you download the patches/updates, don't delete the installers because there is no guarantee you will find them again. Back the files up along with everything else using TimeMachine or similar.