CS4 to CS5 Photoshop

Hi,
I have a legit CS5 P/S upgrade, I installed it but during the install did not even ask for proof that I already had CS4 active, anyway it has installed but now I have both CS4 & CS5 and it did not carry across my other installed software/plugins.
Do I need to uninstall CS4?
Many Thanks
Russ

The installer automomatically detects the earlier version if it's installed on the system already. Worked for me when upgrading from CS4 to CS5, and then again last week with CS5 to CS6. I guess I'll only need to enter my earlier serial number(s) when I move to a new system and do a fresh install.
You don't need to uninstall CS4. Having both versions on the same system will cause you no issues.
M

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Geeborg wrote:
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