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zshoppe
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November 28, 2015
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How to install Photoshop 7 on Windows 10 64bit

  • November 28, 2015
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I have my old standby Photoshop 7.0 32 bit and have used it as far as Win 8.1 64 bit, but the Setup.exe file will not execute on Windows 10 64bit, any suggestions?
I've tried compatibility mode starting at Win XP SP2 and up and no luck.  The ironic part is I had to exchange this computer that I purchased 3 weeks ago.  I had no problem installing it on the previous one (win 10) by using task manager to kill the process (which the icon never even shows up in the status bar) and choosing to run it in compatibility mode ... and it worked)  HELP, I have CS3 but for what I do now (retired) it's too robust and much more complicated then what I know like the back of my hand.

    Correct answer John911GTS

    Hi - The only way it worked for me was as follows...

    I) Create a Photoshop folder on your hard drive i.e. Drive C - Adobe - Photoshop 7

    2) Copy all files from your CD to this folder - drag & drop

    3) Start Windows 10 in 'safe mode'

    4) Open the new folder and click on the .exe file

    Photoshop 7 should now load without a hitch - then restart normally and run the programme.

    8 replies

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    ashraful_9341
    Participant
    September 11, 2024

    Don't open photoshop 7  ,  how I fix this problem  ?

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    Loius38703266m9n0
    Participant
    July 19, 2024
    quote

    I have my old standby Photoshop 7.0 32 bit and have used it as far as Win 8.1 64 bit, but the Setup.exe file will not execute on Windows 10 64bit, any suggestions?
    I've tried compatibility mode starting at Win XP SP2 and up and no luck.  The ironic part is I had to exchange this computer that I purchased 3 weeks ago.  I had no problem installing it on the previous one (win 10) by using task manager to kill the process (which the icon never even shows up in the status bar) and choosing to run it in compatibility mode ... and it worked)  HELP, I have CS3 but for what I do now (retired) it's too robust and much more complicated then what I know like the back of my hand.


    By @zshoppe

     

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    Surendra377934701gdf
    Participant
    June 3, 2024

    adobe photoshop7.0 download the old version 

     

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    rohit34817848h4oe
    Participant
    January 16, 2024

    how to install adobe photoshop 7.0

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    jonasc11263003
    Participating Frequently
    September 12, 2018

    Looks like Adobe still HASN'T fixed this issue by providing download files:

    Download Photoshop Elements | 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, and 7:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/download-earlier-version-photoshop-elements.html

    I found this NON-ADOBE video to be helpful:

    How to download and install Adobe photoshop 7.0 with key|100%working - YouTube

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    Legend
    January 27, 2021

    Sorry, accidentally replied to a 3 year old post with illegal links- long ago blocked. 

    John911GTS
    John911GTSCorrect answer
    Participant
    September 12, 2016

    Hi - The only way it worked for me was as follows...

    I) Create a Photoshop folder on your hard drive i.e. Drive C - Adobe - Photoshop 7

    2) Copy all files from your CD to this folder - drag & drop

    3) Start Windows 10 in 'safe mode'

    4) Open the new folder and click on the .exe file

    Photoshop 7 should now load without a hitch - then restart normally and run the programme.

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      Jefferson240725993k4f
      Participant
      April 17, 2022

      Perfect, Work for me, Thans !!

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      idleMartin
      Participant
      January 12, 2016

      I had the same problem where the installer wouldn't do anything, it appears the installer exe requires to use resources held by other processes. For me it was Skype and Logitech wireless mouse software.

       

      To work out what is "blocking" the installer:

      1. start  task manager, you'll see setup.exe running as a background process but consuming no CPU cycles.
      2. click on the "Details" tab in task manager
      3. scroll down to setup.exe, right click on it and select "Analyse wait chain"
      4. close the program / end the process which setup is waiting on

       

      You may have to repeat steps 3 & 4 if there are multiple contentions. For me once I killed Skype & Logitech processes the installer popped up instantly. Also I ran setup.exe as administrator

       

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        anansirwal
        Participant
        September 11, 2016

        thnx man worked for me!

        sarsaxen
        Community Manager
        sarsaxenCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        November 29, 2015

        Hi Zshoppe,

        We have not officially tested such an old version of Photoshop with windows 10.

        It might or might not work. As you mentioned you were able to run it earlier so I would suggest you to create a new Admin account and then try to install it there.

        Regards

        Sarika

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