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.

HI SJMarty, 

I'm not sure you will get this message because so many yaers have gone by 🙂 But I thought I would gove it a try.

I am the legal owner of Adobe Creative Suite CS5 and CS6,  I use CS6 for my photographic needs which have worked perfectly on my Cheesecutter Mac Pro and 1015 MBP.  In trying to move the license to another computer, I have discovered that Adobe no longer supports the Deactivate/Activate feature. Not only did my attempt mess things up, but my laptop no longer even shows the Deactivate choice, but fortunately still runs all the CS6 Creative Suite the programs. Should I have to reinstall from the original DVD installer, I'll be in trouble without the installers,

My reason for trying to move the license was due to my also living in the Philippines with my wife and wanted to use the computers there rather than transporting back and forth.  I still have the original DVD installers for both the programs, but no longer the update installers. I used to store them on a separate hard drive, but the drive died and when I went to Adobe to download the updates for both CS5 and CS6,  I see that Adobe has done a fine job of removing all files.  The auto-updater does not work either.  It appears Adobe wants all CS5 and CS6 users to upgrade to their subscription packages.  While I can afford the monthly fees, my legacy computers can'T run the minimum SW versions. So I'm stuck with version one of the CS Apps from the original installers,  but unable to download the updates which fixed issues and made the programs more stable on High Sierra 10.13.6.

Do you happen to have the files for the CS5 and CS6 Creative Suites that you can burn on DVD or a jump drove? I will gladly pay for shipping and your time. I have successfully installed CS5 on my two laptops overseas rtaher than use the Deactivate/Activate license transfer feature (doesn't work) since CS5 files can be read by CS6 and vis-versa for what I do in imaging.  I just need the CS5 updates to fix some things for High Sierra 10.13.6

What Adobe appears to be doing is highly unethical in my opinion. What not make the updates available for licensed users.  Grrrrr....

You can reach me at my email address:<removed-kglad>

Thank you,

Marshall

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.