Re-installing CS6 on new computer

[mw13]

I am trying to install my registered Photoshop CS6 from the original install discs to a new computer (Surface Pro 8, i5 Windows 11).  I have not deactivated it yet on my other computer, as I want to ensure that the new install works first.  However, when I try to sign in during installation, I get a message to update my browser and software, and the Adobe Installation Manager window is stuck open (I have to use Task Manager to shut it down). I got the same thing when I tried to download it from my Adobe account.  The install seemed to proceed, but it will only run for 7 days unless I sign in (which I am unable to do).  If anyone has a fix for this it would be greatly appreciated.

Mark

[gener7]

Well, you are entitled to 2 activations and unless both are spoken for, you can try entering the serial and see how it goes.

[mw13]

Hi gener7, I entered the serial number and can start Photoshop, but I get a warning that if I don't sign in, the program will stop working after 7 days.  The problem is that when I try to sign in, a message appears telling me to update my browser and software (and then I can't close the dialog window without using Task Manager).

[gener7]

it might be CS6 is wrestling with a modern OS 12 years ahead of release, so see if this will fix it:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/make-older-apps-or-programs-compatible-with-windows-783d...

Also see: https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/reactivate-older-apps.html

This is a tough one. Maybe someone here will know how to fix it or you can contact support. since you registered CS6, maybe they can fix it.

[mw13]

No luck I'm afraid.  I was able to run it without any problems on WIndows 10, but Windows 11 doesn't seem to like it.  Thanks anyway for you help, much appreciated.

I run Mac OS myself, so I'm not  much use here. One more trick: Have you right-clicked on the Photoshop CS6.exe and select "run as administrator"?

[gener7]

I run Mac OS myself, so I'm not  much use here. One more trick: Have you right-clicked on the Photoshop CS6.exe and select "run as administrator"?

[gener7]

I run Mac OS myself, so I'm not  much use here. One more trick: Have you right-clicked on the Photoshop CS6.exe and select "run as administrator"?

[mw13]

Yes, I tried that earlier on.  I'll try going back to Windows 10 on my new computer to see if that fixes it.  Will let you know!

[gener7]

Ok, Good luck!

[mw13]

Well, that didn't work either!  Same issue - the app will run, but I can't sign in.