Thanks again for all of your help. And it really was a big help. I will try one of the other extension managers tomorrow and let you know how it went.

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annec55060338

Participating Frequently

I haven't tried the other links you gave me yet. I will though.

What is the difference between a perpetual license and an internal license? Or is there?

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

No difference. Perpetual License is the one-time purchase option. It's a license to use the software for as long as it works on your operating system. CS6 is legacy software now. It's sold as-is with no updates and no support. If you eventually need to upgrade, there is no path for that. You would need to go on the Creative Cloud Plan where you get free product updates/upgrades for as long as you remain a subscriber. Plus all the other perks.

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William & Jenni

Participant

They are not "free" updates as you must pay monthly for LIFE for them. I fully understand the business model as it creates a complete dependency based clientele, but it is a tremendous disservice to purchasers and users who dislike or are opposed to monthly subscriptions and complete internet dependance.

It aggrivates me to see the word "free" attached to something that charges every single month for life. Is it because Adobe is seeking a future model that will charge monthly fee AND charge for updates as well? Or is it just a dishonest business tatic to use the term free with a reoccurring charge product?

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annec55060338

Participating Frequently

Thanks Nancy.

Do you know anything about the plug-in Kwik? This is what I need to install and they say I need to use Adobe Extension Manager. I will try to use one of the other ones you suggested to see if they work.

I was also told that because this is a stand alone version of Photoshop CS6 I could not use anything else with it? Is this correct? If so then I guess I am wasting my time.

Thanks for your suggestions and I hope this works.

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

The standalone (perpetual licensed) version of CS6 is the same as Creative Cloud CS6. The only difference is the payment and distribution model. They are largely the same product. So I don't understand why the extension wouldn't work with your version.

Check the Extension Developer's web site to ensure that it works with CS6 and you have the proper extension file type -- ZXP.

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annec55060338

Participating Frequently

Thanks Nancy. I downloaded Extension Manager for CS6 from Adobe's website but it does not recognize my Photoshop CS6. Is it because it a stand alone version? Or am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

I'm sorry to say this but Adobe's EM bites. Maybe that's why they abandoned it.

I have some good 3rd party EMs you can try that actually work with any product version. They're all free.

Anastasiy's Extension Manager

http://install.anastasiy.com/

Project Seven's Extension Manager

http://www.projectseven.com/extensions/

DMX Zone's Extension Manager

http://www.dmxzone.com/go/22670/dmxzone-extension-manager-for-dreamweaver

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annec55060338

Participating Frequently

Hello,

Can I use the Adobe Extension Manager with a stand-alone version of Photoshop CS6 Extended or do I need another version?

Thanks

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Use Adobe CS6 Extension Manager with CS6 products. Other EM versions are not compatible with CS6.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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Derridale

Participant

For all those who are really pissed off at Adobe for forcing people into subscription only (like me), try Affinity Photo - it's already about as good and capable as Photoshop, most commands and key commands are identical, and it's $80. I have it and it is a great replacement for Photoshop, especially if you're already a user of keyboard shortcuts etc.

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