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December 5, 2022
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Fireworks install

  • December 5, 2022
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I recently purchased a new laptop.  I have a registered version of Fireworks with the serial number but cannot figure out how to install it on the new laptop.  Is there a way to install Fireworks without having to subscribe to Creative Cloud for $$$ a year?  

    Correct answer rayek.elfin

    I have tested Fireworks CS6 on a Windows 11 machine, and confirmed that it works.

     

    Here are the steps:

    1. download the Fireworks installer at https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-direct-download-links.html
    2. Extract the contents of that file to a folder.
    3. Run the installer. When it asks select : "I have a serial number".
    4. Agree to the license and enter your serial number.
    5. Install & run

     

    From the quick testing that I did it seems to run fine on Windows 11.

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    rayek.elfin
    rayek.elfinCorrect answer
    Brainiac
    December 8, 2022

    I have tested Fireworks CS6 on a Windows 11 machine, and confirmed that it works.

     

    Here are the steps:

    1. download the Fireworks installer at https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cc-direct-download-links.html
    2. Extract the contents of that file to a folder.
    3. Run the installer. When it asks select : "I have a serial number".
    4. Agree to the license and enter your serial number.
    5. Install & run

     

    From the quick testing that I did it seems to run fine on Windows 11.

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      rik ed
      Known Participant
      December 8, 2022

      I've been using Fireworks CS6 on W11 since W11 launch.
      Not an ounce of trouble after months of isues on W10

      Nancy OShea
      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      December 8, 2022

      @rik ed,

      Just curious.  Did you do fresh install of FW on Win 11 from your insallation disks or was it already there?  If a fresh install, did you use compatibility mode?

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
      Nancy OShea
      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      December 6, 2022

      To answer your question about Creative Cloud, it depends.

       

      In the absence of CS6 installers, you would need to purchase a Creative Cloud ALL APPS plan.  And only if your computer can support BOTH Creative Cloud desktop app and legacy 32-bit FW installers (modern Macs can't).

      • Windows 10 versions 21H2, 21H1, 20H2;

      - https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/system-requirements.html

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
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      vanessaf6132811Author
      Participating Frequently
      December 7, 2022

      I don't know what this means.  Can you please elaborate?  How do I know if my computer supports a legacy 32-bit FW installer?

      B i r n o u
      B i r n o u
      Community Expert
      December 7, 2022

      what is your OS ?

      B i r n o u
      B i r n o u
      Community Expert
      December 6, 2022

      Well, wether we like it or not, and even though there have been no changes since its purchase, FW is now part of the CC, and as such, it needs valid code to be launched.


      Anyway, do you still have an original CD-Rom, and a CD player ? have you tried to install it from this support, for our part with virtual machines as https://www.oracle.com/fr/virtualization/virtualbox/... (some folks mention Parrallels under MacOS https://www.parallels.com/fr/)  but we haven't tried this last one here at the studio... only Virtual Box...  anyway, FW runs quite well under VM here... directly from CS6 CD... and to tell the truth, I don't remember if a CC validation was requested

       

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      vanessaf6132811Author
      Participating Frequently
      December 6, 2022

      Thank you for the replies.  I do not have disks.  I purchased the software as a downloadable product in 2013.  The receipt says "You can log back into My Adobe in the future to re-download your product or retrieve your serial number."  Now do I have to pay for Creative Cloud to re-download the software that I already paid for?  I'm not interested in any other Creative Cloud apps.  Thanks in advance.

      Nancy OShea
      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      December 6, 2022

      Did you log-in to your Adobe Account below?

      https://account.adobe.com/products

       

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
      Nancy OShea
      Nancy OShea
      Community Expert
      December 5, 2022

      Fireworks is discontinued & unsupported software from 10+ years ago.

       

      To reinstall, you'll need a supporting computer & OS that's compatible with 10 year old (32-bit) software. Find your original installation disks/downloads that you received at purchase. Insert disk into your optical reader, and run the installer. When prompted, enter your valid serial number.

       

      Hope that helps.  Good luck!

       

       

      Nancy O'Shea— Product User, Community Expert & Moderator
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