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Booya818
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August 21, 2020
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How to reinstall CS6 on Windows 10

  • August 21, 2020
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Hi folks,

 

I recently reinstalled Windows 10 on my PC and in the process lost CS6.

 

I cannot find any way to download it again anywhere!

 

It seems Adobe has completely locked it away which is pretty annoying because I paid for it fair and square.

 

I do not want to pay £46/month for something I don't need (CC all apps). £550+/year is very expensive.

 

Anyone have any solutions?

 

I don't have any discs but have my CS6 key.

Thank you. 

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

Your key is useless without your original disks or downloads.  Creative Suite is disontinued and unsupported.  It's also 8 years out of date and no longer sold legally by any vendor, retailer or country.

 

MODERN OPTIONS:
Photoshop Elements or Premier Elements 2020 (approx $100, no subscription needed)
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

Creative Cloud Photography Plan -- a deeply discounted bundle for only $10/month for 12 months. Includes the very latest versions of these great products & services:
-- Photoshop and Photoshop on iPad
-- Lightroom on desktop, mobile and the web
-- Lightroom Classic
-- Portfolio website + hosting
-- Spark with premium features
-- Bridge
-- 20 GB cloud storage (upgradable to 1 TB).
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

Creative Cloud All Apps (31 + apps & services) or Single Apps plan.
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

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Beware of fake Adobe reps who may contact you privately offering to sell you software or take control of your computer. It's a scam, run away!
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3 Easy Ways to Identify Genuine Adobe Staff
https://tinyurl.com/10791730

 

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Booya818Author
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September 22, 2020

Thanks for your answers. 


Looks like I'm screwed.

 

Oh well! Time to find some free or cheap alternatives.


    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 23, 2020

    Your key is useless without your original disks or downloads.  Creative Suite is disontinued and unsupported.  It's also 8 years out of date and no longer sold legally by any vendor, retailer or country.

     

    MODERN OPTIONS:
    Photoshop Elements or Premier Elements 2020 (approx $100, no subscription needed)
    https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

    Creative Cloud Photography Plan -- a deeply discounted bundle for only $10/month for 12 months. Includes the very latest versions of these great products & services:
    -- Photoshop and Photoshop on iPad
    -- Lightroom on desktop, mobile and the web
    -- Lightroom Classic
    -- Portfolio website + hosting
    -- Spark with premium features
    -- Bridge
    -- 20 GB cloud storage (upgradable to 1 TB).
    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

    Creative Cloud All Apps (31 + apps & services) or Single Apps plan.
    https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

    =============
    Beware of fake Adobe reps who may contact you privately offering to sell you software or take control of your computer. It's a scam, run away!
    =============
    3 Easy Ways to Identify Genuine Adobe Staff
    https://tinyurl.com/10791730

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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      August 21, 2020

      Use your original download. You can't expect to redownload years later.

        John T Smith
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        John T SmithCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        August 21, 2020

        NOTE - Adobe has removed ALL public download links for installs and updates
        -links are ONLY available to someone who purchased a download from Adobe
        -CS6 (and earlier) are no longer sold or supported by Adobe, and no authorized
        -vendor has copies to sell... not by disc, and not by download of an installer
        .
        The Adobe employee who advises volunteer helpers (I am one) said this on 12-18-2019
        "Adobe employees will no longer be engaging with Creative Suite customers to provide support via chat, phone, or social media"
        That means that you will not be given a download link by contacting customer support
        .
        For CS6 back to CS4 you may download ONLY if you bought direct from Adobe via download
        -Log-in to your account and click this link https://account.adobe.com/products
        --click Order history on the left and then the link to your order that will show on the right
        --and finally click the link "Downloads and serial numbers" that will appear
        ---as always, write the serial number in a text file AND copy that text file and the
        ---download file(s) to an external drive (or two) to be sure you have what you need
        -if you did not buy direct from Adobe via download you must find your original install
        -if you have an Education or volume license you MUST use your original media
        --the link for an Education or volume license download is not available at all
        -if you bought a disc and don't have a drive you will need to buy an external USB drive
        -if you bought and lost a disc Adobe does not provide a replacement via download
        -if you bought a download from a 3rd party vendor you will need to contact that vendor
        .
        When you do have a download, be sure to copy it to at least one external device
        -a usb flash drive or hard drive, or write to a DVD
        -plus a text file containing your serial number

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