Older versions of PS on CC

[JeffreyG61]

I'm hoping that someone within the community can answer my question. I tried the Adobe Virtual Assistant, but to no avail. A couple of days ago I cancelled my Photography Plan within the two week window. This isn't the first Adobe subscription I've had. My first was about five years ago, and then cancelled it a few years ago. Everything worked fine, but now I started up with my photography again and resubscribed, but with some problems. My hardware doesn't meet some of the requirements. Specifically, the DirectX 12 feature levels, or something like that. Unfortunately, I can't afford a new PC right now.

Anyway, my system worked okay with PS 22.2, but how long does Adobe keep older version of PS or LrC available for users with older systems? I don't want to lock myself into yearly subscription if I can't have access to older versions. I really appreciate any help with any info. Thanks!

[D Fosse]

Version 22.2 is still available for install from the CC app. Click the three dots and "other versions".

They've kept this because it's the last version with 3D support. But we don't know for how long.

[JeffreyG61]

Thank you, D Fosse, for the quick response! I may go ahead and reactivate my subscription and hope for the best.  I've been yearning to get back into fray. Thanks again.

[davescm]

The help article, from Adobe, about v22.2 states that 'That version will remain accessible to you in the Creative Cloud Desktop application for installation for up to two years from August 2021 (however, the operating system requirements for 22.2 will remain as they were in February 2021 when it was originally released). '

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/3d-faq.html

That would mean download was available until August 2023 - but in reality it is still available for download. Of course if the download were removed that does not mean that the older version stops working, just that it could not be uninstalled and downloaded again.

Dave

[JeffreyG61]

Greetings, Dave. Thank you for your reply! If what you say is correct about downloading it and keeping it on my system and not uninstall it, then maybe that'll do. So I guess I'll jump back into the game and resubscribe while it's still available for download. At least, until I can upgrade my hardware. Thanks again.