[Locked] Installed PS CS6 64 bit and 32bit

[DdeGannes]

I just purchased PS CS6 and the install process installed the 64 & 32 bit versions. I am running Win 7 64bit, do i need both versions, what are the benifits of this? can I uninstall the 32bit without creating problems? I also have LR 64bit installed.

[Guest]

Both versions are supplied in Windows OS as some filters and TWAIN only work in 32 bit mode.

Do not believe you can just uninstall the 32 bit version.  You can uninstall CS6 and then only instll the 64 bit version.

[gener7]

You can keep the 64 bit version by unchecking it under the CS6 unstaller under Windows x64.  (Control Panel > Software and Programs > Adobe Photoshop CS6) The 32 bit version will be removed.

IMO doesn't hurt to keep both. Most of my files do not require more than 2GB ram and I can use the 32 bit Twain plugin with my scanner. 64 bit PS does not have this. Then there are plugins from third parties that may not support 64 bit yet. So it's nice to have around. It won't get in your way,Bridge calls up 64 bit Photoshop by default and graphics files associations go to the 64 bit version,unless for some reason 32 bit is open.

Let's see what others say. I'd be interested.

Gene

[JJMack]

The 32bit version is installed on Pcs I believe because some third party plugins are not available with 64bit application support.

[DdeGannes]

Thanks for all the replys.

[mike_e_mathews]

Thanks also from me for these answers. Downloaded the upgrade today and had the same questions. Will leave all of the installed.

[jnwright59]

Another thanks from me. I wasn't sure why both versions were selected for ps and ai for design standard.

[Tanim27416497ypv2]

I'm still using the CS6 in 2023. 

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