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old Adobe Illustrator v. 10 on new Windows 10

  • July 23, 2017
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Hello.  I just bought a new p.c. running Windows 10.  I have an old (ca. 2001) DVD of Adobe Illustrator 10.

Can I re-install it on my new computer and expect it to run?  It did fine on Windows XP.

Related question: does Adobe even offer any more software that is installed on the hard drive?  It looks like

everything now is a cloud subscription.

Jim

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      Correct answer Jacob Bugge

      Jim,

      10 can only be installed and run in XP Mode as part of a Virtual Machine, but it is possible.

      Even though CC is a subscription version, it is installed on your PC and it can run (much of the time) without connexion to the internet.

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      Jacob Bugge
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      Jacob BuggeCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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      July 23, 2017

      Jim,

      10 can only be installed and run in XP Mode as part of a Virtual Machine, but it is possible.

      Even though CC is a subscription version, it is installed on your PC and it can run (much of the time) without connexion to the internet.

      Monika Gause
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      Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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      July 23, 2017

      https://forums.adobe.com/people/Jacob+Bugge  schrieb

      10 can only be installed and run in XP Mode as part of a Virtual Machine, but it is possible.

      Do you have it installed, Jacob?

      Because if you don't have it or have it seen running, this would be a dangerous advice.

      So many people have problems even running version CS2 or CS5 on Windows 10.

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      July 23, 2017

      Jacob, Monika, thanks for fast replies.  I will probably not try to re-install on my new p.c.

      Does the subscription service not require monthly payments?  What concerns me  is that I am now retired and would not use a CAD program with regularity.  There may be several months when I would not use it.  Monthly fees would just not be cost effective.

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