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Rikk Flohr_Photography
Community Manager
February 5, 2024
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P: Information regarding Lightroom 6.x (Pre-LrClassic)

  • February 5, 2024
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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 

65 replies

Participating Frequently
January 9, 2025

Hi, I recently had to reinstall Windows and reinstall programs.  I have a license for lightroom 6 linked to my Adobe account, but I don't seem to be able to do it.  If I try to start it it asks me to paste the link into a browser and log in.  I've done so, using 2fa, and then it sees the login and goes to the EULA.  When I click accept on the EULA the program disappears and that's the end of it.  When I click on it again the process repeats.  I've tried running LR as administrator but it makes no difference seemingly.

 

My Adobe account shows a license for Lightroom 6 and no activated devices.

 

I'm not interested in paying for CC - I'm an occasional hobbyist photographer and Lightroom 6 suits my needs perfectly.

 

[Moved from ‘Bugs’ to ‘Discussions’ by moderator, according to forum rules.]

AxelMatt
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 9, 2025
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
Participating Frequently
January 10, 2025
quote

That option doesn't exist. 


By @Ubertrout

 

Not only does it exist, but many people in this forum have used it successfully.

 

So please show us a screen capture of what you are seeing.


Here's what I'm getting.  I don't see an offline option offered.  Hitting X on the second screen returns me to the first screen.  If I sign in it offers me the EULA, which I accept, and then disappears without opening the program.  Attempting to open the program again takes me back to this screen.

majip14251466
Participant
January 3, 2025

Buonasera, ho acquistato le licenze complete di Lightroom 5 e 6 negli anni passati, ma ora non riesco più a utilizzarle. Non voglio passare alla versione aggiornata di Lightroom, preferisco continuare ad usare le versioni che ho acquistato. Come posso fare?

dj_paige
Legend
January 3, 2025

See here for Lr 5 downloads. You will need to have a valid serial number for Lr 5 when you install it.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/lightroom-classic-5-7-problem/m-p/15069220#M392068

 

See here for the Lr 6 downloads. You will need to have a valid serial number for Lr 6 when you install it.

https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p-lightroom-6-14-download-is-no-longer-available-on-adobe-servers/m-p/14357593#M352977

 

Offline installation of Lr 6 (this is the only way to install LR 6): https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/lightroom-6-on-a-new-pc/m-p/14638713#M580921

 

Now, @majip14251466 this is very important. You must save the download file on your computer or in the cloud in case you need it again. There is no guarantee you will be able to download these files in the future.

majip14251466
Participant
January 3, 2025

Grazie mille però non mi fa attivare il modulo sviluppo.

 

modulo Sviluppo e disattivato Per riattivarlo, acquistate un'iscrizione o una licenza.
se disponete di un numero di serie da immettere, disconnettetevi dal menu Aiuto, eseguite nuovamente l'accesso e fate clic su Autorizza questo software

Participating Frequently
December 28, 2024

HELP! 

I got a new computer, but can't access Lightroom 6. I was sent a download link, but I end up stuck in a sign in loop. I have called Adobe multiple times and they are no help. Has anyone had this issue? 

I have used multiple browsers and deleted cookies, ect. 

Participant
December 28, 2024

I am having the EXACT same issue!

Participating Frequently
June 15, 2024

Hi all,

I have been a happy user os Lightroom 6 for years. A few days ago my SSD broke down which ment I had to get a new clean SSD with a clean Windows 10 on it. How do I install LR 6 again? 

I found an installer for it (not on Adobe's pages), but when it tells to log in during installation it says I should update the browser..? Everything is up to date and I can't update anything. How to fix this? And how do I install LR 6?

BR Jacob

pascalk54741062
Participant
May 22, 2024

Hi,


I had to re-install LR6 since I needed to get a new laptop. I used the CD for the setup with the respective serial number. Installing the software was succesful, but when I start it, a window pops up where I'm asked to sign in with my Adobe ID. I've done so multiple times now, but I'm still stuck at where I launch LR6 and I'm asked again to sign in. I'll post some screenshots below to help explain my problem:

 

 

 

 

After agreeing, the window closes but nothing else happens. When I try to start LR6, I end up exactly at the same step again where I'm asked to sign in. 
I'm quite frustrated about this since I loved the workflow in my LR6 and it worked flawlessly before switching to the new laptop, and I would be very happy to get it running again. Any ideas what to do?

 

Best & many thanks in advance

Pascal

 

{Moved from Lightroom Cloud to Lightroom Classic Forum by Moderator} 

Rob_Cullen
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 22, 2024

No answer, only comments.

The new method of Activating by a QR code is not possible with Lr6.

See the post from @AxelMatt here- https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/cannot-open-lightroom-6/m-p/14630132#M365015

End of the line for Lr6, sorry for you. Photography Plan (20GB) is the way forward. @ BUY PHOTOGRAPHY PLANS

 

Regards. My System: Windows-11, Lightroom-Classic 15.1.1, Photoshop 27.3.1, ACR 18.1.1, Lightroom 9.0, Lr-iOS 10.4.0, Bridge 16.0.2 .
Participant
February 5, 2024

Hi community,

does someone still has the 6.14 Update for Lightroom 6 (Win) available?!!

Adobe stopped support on 01.01.2024... 😞

 

Regards,

 

 Jan

Participant
February 26, 2024