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Jo5EFB
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July 1, 2021
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Windows 10 ~ CS5.5 Question

  • July 1, 2021
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Sorry if this is a repetitive question, I have a very specific reason for asking, so please bear with me!

 

I have the following sequence of Photoshop versions:

 

started with Photoshop 4

upgraded to Photoshop 7

upgraded to CS3

 

and have been happily uing CS3 for many years. Now I purchased a windows 10 laptop, and it will allow me to install my Photoshop and all subsequent updates, but when it gets to CS3, it says it's installed and it does open, but it's unresponsive. From what I have read, this is a very common problem.

 

HERE'S THE ACTUAL QUESTION~  can I install a CS5.5 upgrade on top of the unresponsive CS3 and have a functional program in windows 10? I can purchase the full disk version of the upgrade ( not just a serial number download) but I don't want to do that if it isn't going to work.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Thanks!

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johnrg
johnrg
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July 2, 2021

Install by right clicking on the .exe file for the install and selecting Run in Compatibility Mode for Windows 7. Do not run the update manager but it can be updated itself. All will work well. For my licenced version of CS5 Master Suite (upgrade from Production Premium), I was also able to download each application's updates. That was 5 years ago as I was on Win10 day one. Do that instead of the update manager. I finally decided to subscribe but you can run 5.5. That said, if using a modern non native resolution screen such as on the Surface and others, your interface will be tiny. Only illustrator wasn't impacted. You would have to lower your resolution. 

 

Hope this helps.

JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 1, 2021

Are you sure the CS5 upgrade you can get is a legal Adobe Upgrade not a scam.  Upgrades were able to be installed when a Photoshop  installed was not on the machine you needed to be able to enter your Adobe qualifying products serial as well as your CS5 upgrade serial.  Two Serials were required.  And when it came to the CS6 upgrade there was only one product that qualified for the upgrade CS5.    IMO the only perpetual version of Photoshop worth using is CS6.

JJMack
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Jo5EFBAuthor
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July 2, 2021

Thank for replying, JJ ~ yes, it's a legal upgrade with Adobe disks, not a download/serial number thing. All my previous iterations of Photoshop are also legal with appropriate disks. I have all of them in hand so can supply needed serial numbers. I am very accustomed to CS3 and would be happy to continue with it but it isn't responding though it seemed to install correctly. I do understand why, just trying to find the way to upgrade to an acceptable version that is still working.

 

So, I wouldn'ty be able to upgrade directly to CS6 without first installing 5.5, is that correct? Or, is there a CS5 ( different from 5.5?) that I need to get if I am going to eventually go to CS6? Can you tell me why CS6 is better? Is it enhanced features, or is it inherently more stable as a progam? Thanks for your time in answering!

 

JJMack
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JJMackCommunity Expert
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July 2, 2021

Thank You Ged! Sounds like the basic Photoshop application (about $10 a month with minimal cloud storage?) would give me everything I need, then. I had no trouble transitioning from Photohop 7 to CS3 (years ago), so hopefully this will not be a much larger leap. Although I use Photoshop several times a week, it's by no means the focus of my creative work ~ I just need to keep doing the stuff I am doing with minimal disturbance to my process.

 

Again, really appreciate your help!

 

Jo


I just checked Adobe FTP access to Photoshop vers 13 CS6 update seems to be available  for windows CS6 .  You would need the 13 0 1 3 update zip and you would also want to find the ACR 9.1.1 Adobe download for  CS6 https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cs6-direct-download-links.html 

JJMack
Ged_Traynor
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Ged_TraynorCommunity Expert
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July 1, 2021

Hi

Activation servers for CS3 have been shut down, you may want to read this before you consider purchasing CS5 as Adobe have not sold it for sometime

https://prodesigntools.com/dont-buy-adobe-software-on-ebay-craigslist-or-amazon-marketplace.html

You should either consider the Adobe Photography subscription plan or a once of payment for Photoshop Elements

https://www.adobe.com/ie/creativecloud/photography/compare-plans.html?promoid=9DJJ4N49&mv=other

https://www.adobe.com/ie/products/photoshop-elements.html

    J
    Jo5EFBAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    July 2, 2021

    Thanks Ged! I will look at the Elements program, I've never used it. One of my primary reasons for not wanting to go the subscription route is not wanting the learning curve with new bells and whistles that are totally unneccsary for my needs. Naturally I would prefer to save money, but the biggest reason is not wanting the learning curve. Do you feel it is risky to purchase actual upgrade disks (not just the upgrade/serial numbers)?   Thanks! 

     

    Ged_Traynor
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    Ged_TraynorCommunity Expert
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    July 2, 2021

    You could also look at Affinity Photo, you can download a free trial version

    https://affinity.serif.com/en-gb/photo/#buy

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