This thread is for all posts concerning Lightroom 6.x, whose last update, 6.14, was released in December 2017.Status of software versionThis includes questions regarding: Downloading Installing Activation Updating General Operation Any new threads created regarding these topics will be collected and merged into this thread.

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This thread is for all posts concerning Lightroom 6.x, whose last update, 6.14, was released in December 2017.

Status of software version

This includes questions regarding:

Downloading
Installing
Activation
Updating
General Operation

Any new threads created regarding these topics will be collected and merged into this thread.

Correct answer dj_paige

There is no longer any on-line activation for Lr 6. To do the move, you will need to follow these instructions https://www.lightroomqueen.com/how-move-lightroom-to-new-computer/ and then to install Lr 6 you will need to use the offline activation method https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/lightroom-6-on-a-new-pc/m-p/14638713#M580921

Download at https://web.archive.org/web/20231127160507mp_/https://prdl-download.adobe.com/Lightroom/60BA1251F1BC48B8B82B1B63AE8E620E/1552643270580/Lightroom_6_LS11.exe

Alemry

Participating Frequently

I can now open it on the new laptop by going offline before opening the programme. It still asks me to sign in where I click on “later”, then the programme opens. Thanks!

I will now try to actually use the programme and will let you know if thre are problems.

Alemry

Participating Frequently

The above link to offline activation method “https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/lightroom-6-on-a-new-pc/m-p/14638713#M580921" opens the starter
page of the communities

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dj_paige

Legend

Very odd, the link was correct, but when I click on it I get the same results as you get. Read the post from @Eldiin here

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/lightroom-6-sign-in-required/m-p/14822708#M376764

Alemry

Participating Frequently

Windos 11 Home

Alemry

Participating Frequently

Hi dj_paige,

Thjanks.

fyi, my new laptop is not a Mac but an hp and runs under Windows.

I had already installed Lightroom6 with the CD but uninstalled it and reinstalled with the link at the bottom in your message above. This all worked but I still cannot open the programme, it keeps asking me to sign into my Adobe account which I do successfully. When I return to the app, it again asks me again to sign into my adobe account, and it goes on like this, I cannot open the programme. Any other suggestion? Regards

Alemry

Participating Frequently

Hi dj_paige,

Thjanks.

fyi, my new laptop is not a Mac but an hp and runs under Windows.

I had already installed Lightroom6 with the CD but uninstalled it and reinstalled with the link at the bottom in your message above. This all worked but I still cannot open the programme, it keeps asking me to sign into my Adobe account which I do successfully. When I return to the app, it again asks me again to sign into my adobe account, and it goes on like this, I cannot open the programme. Any other suggestion? Regards

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dj_paige

Legend

Fo9llow the directions at this link.

Alemry

Participating Frequently

Ich habe Lr6 vor Jahren als CD gekauft, auf meinem MacBook Pro installiert. Dies wird aber nicht mehr aktualisiert und deshalb möchte ich Lr6 auf einem neueren Laptop installieren. Ich habe alle notwendigen Codes und Schlüssel und die Software erfolgreich geladen. Das Problem ist: das Programm lässt sich nicht öffnen: Bei jedem Versuch werde ich aufgefordert, mich bei einem Adobe-Konto anzumelden, was ich erfolgreich tue. Ich soll dann die Seite schließen und mit der Anwendung fortfahren. Das klappt wieder nicht, erneut werde ich aufgefordert, mich bei meinem Adobe-Konto anzumelden. und so geht es weiter. Ich habe mit dem Support-Center telefoniert und dieses hat mir empfohlen, mich an dieses Forum zu wenden, hier sollte ich die Lösung von Experten erhalten. Danke!

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dj_paige

Legend

I don’t think Lr 6 can be installed on newer Mac operating systems. What is the version number of your Mac OS? (we need the version NUMBER and not words like “latest” or “up-to-date”)

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Rich_Smith7629

Participant

Okay, as I have checked, you have an perpetual subscription for Lightroom, which is now under end of Life, and we are the support team for Creative Cloud applications of Adobe. Please try to reach out to our community page via the below link and post your concern over there and you will receive the help related to the same: they wont let me RE-download what i own. what can i even do?

[Mod. Moved to the appropriate Lightroom Classic forum]

D Fosse

Community Expert

Downloads for perpetual licenses haven't been available for a very long time. Can't remember the exact year for Lightroom, but it must be at least 6 or 7 years ago, probably more. It is now called Lightroom Classic and is subscription only.

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Robin27027314jnl5

Participant

Hi everyone.

I bought LR 6 in 2017 as a stand-alone license and it worked GREAT. Recently, I was attacked with malware and had to scrub my C drive to remove it. I have the license/product key but Adobe tells me it is no longer supported. I can't afford to do LR subscriptions because I use it so infrequently now that my business is shut down. I called support and he directed me to the community for help.

How can I get my product downloaded back onto my computer regardless of lack of support? I have a registered product (LR 6). Thank you.

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dj_paige

Legend

See https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p-information-regarding-lightroom-6-x-pre-lrclassic/m-p/15300904#M403241

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Robin27027314jnl5

Participant

Oh my gosh!!!!! You did it!!! It actually worked and is running like I never lost it! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!!! It's so sad that Adobe Customer Service couldn't be as helpful as you were. You are a LEGEND!

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rachelle_9846

Participant

Hello, I purchased a Lightroom 6 disc 9 years ago. My laptop I had been using it on is no longer working or able to turn on even. I tried downloading it on a new laptop. The downloading process went fine. I clicked on the icon and it made me sign into adobe. Then it had me accept the license agreement. After that it just disappears and makes me do the entire process over again and never actually opens Lightroom. Does anyone know what I need to do in order to make Lightroom open?

AxelMatt

Community Expert

@rachelle_9846 For activation of LR6 you have to use the offline activation method. https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/lightroom-6-sign-in-required/m-p/148227...

But be aware: if you have reached your activation limit and you don't have any chance to deactivate an older installation you're out of luck. Adobe has stopped the support of Lightroom 6 and the resetting of the activation counter isn't possible anymore.

My System: Intel i7-8700K - 64GB RAM - NVidia Geforce RTX 3060 - Windows 11 Pro 25H2 -- LR-Classic 15 - Photoshop 27 - Nik Collection 8 - PureRAW 5 - Topaz Photo

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hsns22182683

Participant

Bonjour tout le monde,

J'ai acheté légalement Lightroom 6 avec une licence perpétuelle. Je souhaite ré-installer sur mon nouveau PC macbook air 2015, version mac os Monterey 12.7.6, mais :

- Le programme d'installation officiel affiche le message : « This installer is no longer available »

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Mon numéro de série me dit qu'il existe déjà (je ne peux pas désactiver l'ancienne installation).

Pouvez-vous :

Me fournir un installateur officiel compatible avec mon système actuel,
Comment réinitialiser mes activations afin que je puisse ré-installer et ré-activer Lightroom sur mon PC ?