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by milchek 1364 days ago
I still have a CS5 (or 5.5/6) master suite license somewhere from i was able to purchase it under ‘educational’ discount back in the day, but I figured it won’t work on newer machines and OS.

Are you using yours on an older machine?
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peterangular 1364 days ago
Windows 10 - absolutely zero issues for me. Rock-solid stability.

Here's my install notes - just make sure you don't launch Photoshop/Illustrator prematurely:

  * Skip the "setup an adobe ID" step
  * Only install "Adobe Photoshop" and "Adobe Illustrator"
  * On right-hand side deselect not needed components
    * Story Extension
    * Browser Lab
    * Air
    * Media Player
    * Device Service
    * Site Catalyst
  * Keep useful components
    * Fonts
    * Extension Manager
    * ExtendScript
  * Check both "Services" and "Task Scheduler" to make 100% the update manager did not get installed
    * Disable Adobe SwitchBoard service
  * Delete the OOBE directory from C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe
  * Delete the AAMUpdaterInventory directory from C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe
  * Launch Photoshop, Photoshop x64, and Illustrator for first time and skip past any registration screens
  * Reboot system and repeat previous two steps to ensure no updaters/etc. are installed and software works without warning on first load
    * NOTE: On reboot/second check it looks like a service gets scheduled so repeating these steps is important! (hooks on reboot by Adobe installer)
  * Type "Startup Apps" and ensure all Adobe apps not starting with system
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