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anthonym31755758
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April 13, 2019
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Why does Creative Cloud create multiple versions of the same app? Can I remove older versions without losing any of my saved projects?

  • April 13, 2019
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I have noticed that over time I have 3 versions of Premiere Pro (13.1, V12.1.2 and CS6 V6.0), After Effects (V16.1.1 andV15..2).  All these APPs get updates.  Do I need them all or should I only have the latest version? If I only need the latest version, how do I remove the older versions without losing any projects or data?  I would appreciate your input.

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    Hi

    You can uninstall them using the creative cloud desktop app if you're happy that the most recent version is running fine, some people keep older versions as a backup

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    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
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    November 20, 2023

    for others, if you don't want to keep older versions, select that option when updating. 

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      Anonymous
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      April 14, 2019

      Hi

      You can uninstall them using the creative cloud desktop app if you're happy that the most recent version is running fine, some people keep older versions as a backup

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      Walter Bosello
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      November 20, 2023

      Hi
      Keeping backup versions of programp does not make much sense and it should not be the default setting in CC. Additionally, it also leads to serious problems of communications betweens programs in this same ecosystem.
      Is there any way the CC app can by default "clean" previous versions of programs automatically? I ask because it currently does install programs automatically so it would make sense it automatically cleans previous versions.

        kglad
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        kgladCommunity Expert
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        November 20, 2023

        @Walter Bosello 

         

        keeping older versions makes sense to many users.  eg, they may have plugins that may not work with newer versions.  they may have a workflow that may not be supported by a newer version.  there may be a bug that affects users of newer versions. etc.

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