Why won't my PC let me install an old (Legal!) version of Photoshop?

Question

I'm just trying to re-install an old version of Photoshop CS. I can just about get to the end, but then get an error message saying "Too many installs" or something to that effect. It's a very old PC, which has been reformatted more times than I care to remember.

These are the things I've tried so far: -

* Doing an advanced uninstall of the version that's on there, using the Adobe software.
* Tried installing to a completely different drive on the PC
* Tried installing to an external hard drive
* Used Reg edit to delete any references to photoshop.

There must be some 'remnants' remaining, as when I try and reinstall Photoshop, my user name is still pre filled in! (God only knows how)

If anyone can offer any advice I'd be really greatful

Boris

Answer 1

Which operating system are you using?



I don't think Photoshop CS was ever designed to run on Windows 7 or Vista.



If you can't get it to work, then get GIMP http://www.gimp.org - it can do 99% of the same stuff as Adobe Photoshop. It's certainly more advanced than that old version of Photsohop CS. And it's free, and so are all the updates - forever.



As regards your experience with Adobe support, that's the problem with massive multinational software companies, they take your money and run. They probably don't support that old version any more.

Answer 2

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It's a very old PC,

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Answer 3

I think you may already have newer version of PS installed. PS does not allow two different version installed in a single laptop.

Answer 4

You could try using a "System Mechanic" type prog to clean any Widows or Orphans, temp files etc. and manually delete any PS folders/subfolders that are left after an uninstall. It obviously has left something behind to be able to autofill your name.

Answer 5

Contact Adobe Support. They will solve your problem.

Answer 6

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