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October 17, 2024
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App Updates load as new programme

  • October 17, 2024
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Hey guys, so I just got adobe 2025, but instead of updating my current adobe, it just loaded the entire creative suite as new app. Effectively I now have 2024 & 2025 installed simultaneously which is not ideal. Am I do something wrong? Is there a setting I have to change? Please help.

 

Mac 14' Pro - M2 Pro OSx Ventura

 

Thank you

Correct answer Ann Bens

That is correct.

2025 is a new version, it does not overwrite 2024.

If you do not want 2024 you can uninstall the program using the CC desktop app.

On the other hand I would leave it for a bit see it 2025 runs like expected. If not you can return to 2024 without having to re install.

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MyerPj
Community Expert
Community Expert
May 19, 2025

You might make sure the "Auto-update" switch is turned off in the Creative Cloud desktop app / Preference/Apps, so you'll have the opportunity of installing when you want, and a chance to replace or keep the previous version.

Ryan Fritzsche
Inspiring
October 17, 2024

This in the normal procedure for full version updates.  When you install the update, there is a dialogue that should come up which asks if you want to delete old versions.  If you check it "yes", then, for example in this case, 2024 would have been deleted when 2025 was installed.  By default I leave mine off.  

In the long run, it is often smart to keep old versions around in case you ever need to use one for an old project.  Adobe only permits the two most recent versions to be downloaded later, meaning that if, for example, you wanted to open up Premiere 2020 in order to digitize some old footage from tape, you wouldn't be able to install it unless you still had it installed.

 

So, up to you, but I generally keep old versions installed indefinitely.  You never know when they might remove some obscure old feature and down the road you suddenly need it for something.

Participant
November 14, 2024

Hi, I have the same issue and noticed a drastic slow down with my laptop. Wouldn't this also cause the storage to be affected? 

Participant
November 14, 2024
Right? My premiere is lagging which is starting to kill me. I hope someone can help

Kind Regards,
Ann Bens
Community Expert
Ann BensCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
October 17, 2024

That is correct.

2025 is a new version, it does not overwrite 2024.

If you do not want 2024 you can uninstall the program using the CC desktop app.

On the other hand I would leave it for a bit see it 2025 runs like expected. If not you can return to 2024 without having to re install.