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NicholasMDal
NicholasMDal
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August 18, 2017
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Old versions: Upgrade CS3 to CS4

  • August 18, 2017
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Hi.  Sorry about the old version question.  I am a long time user of CS3.  My new printer plug-in is now requiring CS4 as the minimum version.  Since I am budget limited and need an offline version of Photoshop, I am eyeing a new unopened CS4 Extended upgrade version for sale.

I have PS 6 (full), CS2 (upgrade) and CS3 extended (full) original CDs and serials.  My current CS3 is running well on Win7.

My old Adobe ID login does not work so I just created this current one.  So...  assuming the unopened CS4 upgrade is a legit copy, would it be a safe bet that it would install over my current CS3?  I'm not stuck on CS4, but I think its all I can afford right now.  Any suggestions would be very appreciated.

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olga_dav
olga_dav
Participating Frequently
August 18, 2017

I would recommend to think about Photoshop & Lightroom subscription. You save more time on all these installation and problem solving stuff and incredibly extend your creative capabilities. CC function range and user experience has been extremely optimized since CS3/4, so it worth it.

Best,

Olga

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    Claude5DF4
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    October 17, 2020

    I agree with you but how about the lost of tools like Filter/Artistic/Plastic Wrap and the rest. I cannot find the like of it in Photoshop 2020.

      Derek Cross
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      Derek CrossCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      August 18, 2017

      It's seems strange to me that some are happy to spend large amounts of money on hardware, such as printers and computers, but are reluctant to pay the modest monthly subscription for the software to run the devices. (£9.98 a month in the U.K. for example for the latest versions of  Photoshop and Lightroom including updates.)

      barbara_a7746676
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      barbara_a7746676Community Expert
      Community Expert
      August 18, 2017

      Some people like to buy and some like to rent. When hardware is purchased, it is bought and paid for once and you own it. With a subscription, software is rented and the payment is due every month. If a person, for whatever reason, cannot continue to rent the software they lose the use of it and cannot open the files they created with it.

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      brianp45608812
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      October 7, 2017

      Could not agree more! As a retiree I would not look forward to a continuing monthly payment for a program that I use infrequently - my Photoshop CS3 is in this category. It is a great program and still does what I need.

      I believe there was an update available from my current version 10.0 to 10.0.1, which has some desirable improvements. Unfortunately Adobe seems to have closed the door on that. Am I right?

        barbara_a7746676
        Community Expert
        barbara_a7746676Community Expert
        Community Expert
        August 18, 2017

        You should be able to install it without problems. First take a look at the system requirements. Photoshop system requirements

        Since you say it is unopened, it was probably never registered to another owner. If you are purchasing a previously registered CS4, it's best to have the owner legally transfer it to you Transfer an Adobe product license

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