I have Adobe Photoshop 5.5 and I'm trying to install it on my Mac running OS 10.8 Mountain Lion. I get a message saying that the installer can't launch because the classic environment is no longer supported. Any suggestions?
iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Re-download CS5.5 from Adobe.
Re-download CS5.5 from Adobe.
You need to upgrade to a more recent version of Photoshop. That version won't run on Mountain Lion. In fact it won't run on any Intel Mac running any recent version of OS X post Leopard.
I believe the user only wants Photoshop, not the entire CS set. The most recent version of Photoshop is 13.x. I believe Photoshop from CS3 or CS4 forward will run on Mountain Lion.
If the copy I have wasn't bought directly from Adobe, and I haven't registered it yet, since it hasn't been installed, can I still download a fresh copy (presumably with an updated installer)? I do have a full version of PS with a serial number.
Nice idea, but Adobe doesn't allow that. In fact I believe you no longer can get a discounted price when upgrading to a new version from an older one. But you would best ask Adobe what they might do for you. What you now have is worth a little if you can sell it on eBay.
Sorry are you trying to install Photoshop CS5.5 or Version 5.5. I took your original post to mean PS CS5.5 as PS Version 5.5 is very old.
There is a distinct difference between the 2. PS CS 5.5 is part of the Creative Suite 5.5 and can be purchased separately. That is what I do. And then there is the Very Old PS version 5.x (if there is an X release of that old version).
Yes you can download the Demo version, if avaliable as CS 6 has come out, and then once the Demo is installed use the license number you got to activated it.
Kappy what are you talking about, "Adobe doesn't allow that"? Adobe doesn't allow what. They certainly do allow you to download the Demo versions of there software and if you have license number then you use that to make it a Full version and activate it.
I think you got the original post wrong. The OP is talking about Photoshop CS 5.5, Not Version 5.5.
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And certainly Adobe gives an Upgrade price on all their software. Most of it you kcan skip at least one version and still buy the upgrade version.
Like I have PS CS5 and I skipped PS CS 6. I will buy PS CS7 and use my PS CS5 license as the Qualifying Previous version during the install.
If Adobe did not give discounts, Upgrade versions, Everyone would stop buying the new versions. As they come out every 18 months.
I was not referring to trial downloads. I was referring to their upgrade policy from older versions of software. Those policies have recently changed.
From the original post: Adobe Photoshop 5.5. Do you see a CS in that? I didn't.
Thanks, guys. I think I have the answers I need. I got this on eBay at a really cheap price, and now I know why. It isn't CS, it's just the really old one. Ah well. Live and learn. Thanks so much for all your help!
I can give this version to a friend who has an older computer, so it's not a complete waste! ;-)
They still give upgraded from 2 version back. At one time it was 3 version back. But they still have upgrades.
We do not know at this point if the OP is talking about PS CS5.5 or Version 5.5. I would hope PS CS5.5 as Version 5.5 is at least 10 years old.
Sorry to hear that. Yes Caveat Emptor when dealing with eBay. It pays to read the Fine Print.
melissab610 wrote:
Thanks, guys. I think I have the answers I need. I got this on eBay at a really cheap price, and now I know why. It isn't CS, it's just the really old one. Ah well. Live and learn. Thanks so much for all your help!
I can give this version to a friend who has an older computer, so it's not a complete waste! ;-)
Photoshop and Mountain Lion
