Skip to main content
W
whynotsimon
Participant
January 21, 2020
Question

Photoshop illegal download

  • January 21, 2020
  • 3 replies
  • 7974 views

Unfortunately it happened to me that I downloaded Photoshop for a friend yesterday. I didn't think anything of it.
I don't normally use Photoshop.
I noticed today that photoshop usually costs money. but I didn't pay for it. so was the whole thing illegal now? What can I do now? I don't want to risk getting in trouble for it.

How can we fix this?

    This topic has been closed for replies.

    3 replies

    KShinabery212
    Community Expert
    KShinabery212Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 22, 2020

    Never download things illegally.  Software, film, shows, games, etc.  

    It can come back to haunt you.

     

    My suggestion would be to erase it and download the trial version.  Then if your friend wants to subscribe he or she can legally.

    Let's connect on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kshinabery/
    michelew83603738
    Community Expert
    michelew83603738Community Expert
    Community Expert
    January 21, 2020

    Perhaps you installed a trial version, which would be free for a short period? If it is illegal, then you would want to get it off your machine.

    A
    Anonymous
    January 21, 2020

    Hi

    If you installed it, use this tool to remove it

    https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/creative-cloud/kb/cc-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html

    If it's not installed just delete the download

    This is worth a read

    https://helpx.adobe.com/ie/genuine/faq.html

    W
    whynotsimonAuthor
    Participant
    January 21, 2020

    what about law enforcement?
    I heard there is something called ip. And that simply deleting is not enough. so are you from Adobe?
    or how does it work?

    A
    Anonymous
    January 21, 2020

    No I'm not from Adobe, you made a mistake and you where good enough to own up to it, I wouldn't worry about it, just delete what you have, tell you friend the Photoshop Photography plan is only $9.99/month

    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html#

    Downloading and installing pirated software can run the risk of infecting your PC with malware and other nasties and potentially steal your personal information and credit card details

     

      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement
      Using the community Terms of use Privacy Cookie preferences Do not sell or share my personal information ad choicesAdChoices