De-activate CS4 before install CS5

Hi there
Does anyone know, if you have to de-activate (not uninstall) your CS4 before installing CS5?
Thanks & Regards,
Hisham

You can keep CS4 activated and installed. Deactivate if you wish and of course you can deactivate and uninstall. Personally, if you need to work with others on CS4 projects, I'd keep it until finished.

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I know this question has been asked a lot; I've read a dozen threads on the subject but I can't find a definitive answer ... so I thought I'd ask:
Should I uninstall Prod Prem CS4 first, before I install Prod Prem CS5?
Is there a risk that the CS5 upgrade installer won't run, because it doesn't "see" a prior, qualifying version?
(maybe the CS5 installer needs to find certain CS4 files to validate the upgrade?)
Thank you All.
ps - I'd like to run both versions at once but I'm trying to conserve space on my OS/Apps disk, which is an SSD.
thanks again,
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Okay never mind, thanks anyway - I spoke with Adobe Chat Support and got the answer - Adobe recommends keeping the existing version and upgrading next to it, but if you want to conserve space you can uninstall (and deactivate) CS4 first.
The CS5 upgrade installer does not need to "see" any files from a prior version, you simply use your CS4 (or whatever version you're upgrading from) serial number to activate CS5.5.

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So your CS4 serial number is not accepted when you try to enter it as a qualifying version?

Remove CS4 after installing CS5

Hi...
Just bought CS5 Design Premium upgrade (from CS4). While waiting for CS5 to arrive, I downloaded the trial version of CS4. This did NOT overwrite CS4. When I receive CS5, I plan on just putting the serial number in the trial version. That will leave CS4 on my computer.
2 questions...
1. Can I delete CS4 (after installing CS5) using add/remove without messing up the CS5 installation?
2. If I remove the trial version and install CS5 when I receive it, will it automatically remove/overwrite CS4?
Thanks for your help...

1. Yes, but there's no good reason to do so.
2. No, the trial is identical to purchased version. Just enter your serial number and you should be good to go.
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I installed CS5 without a hitch.
I then tried to uninstall CS4. I opened Photoshop and chose Help/Deactivate, taking care to tick the serial number box too.
After the uninstall procedure, I got an message that it had completed but with errors.
In Control Panel/Programs, CS4 is still listed, but now showing only 3.77Mb instead of the 300Mb+ that it was.
I then downloaded Adobe Support Advisor and ran it. The diagnosis directed me to this Knowledge Base Article.......
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403891.html#ionComHeading
1. Can I get rid of what remains of CS4 in my Control Panel?
2. Will it affect my system in any way?
3. Will it affect CS5 in any way?
I've never had a problem uninstalling older versions in the past. Not a happy bunny at all!
Thanks.
D.
ps. I couldn't not insert the above link by right clicking and choosing insert link - had to type it by hand. But, the kb number (403891) is definitely correct.

I've never had a problem uninstalling older versions in the past.
...but then you probably obeyed the correct order in the first place. Anyway, there is no harm in leaving the remnants in place. you can of course make them disappear by removing the relevant registry key(s), but how important that little cosmetic surgery is to you, is for you to decide.
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1. Update system bios.
2. Update video card drivers (I'm getting the Nvidia GTX-470)
3. Install anti-virus software (I like to use Avast and Microsoft Security Essentials)
Is there anything else you think should be done before loading my precious Adobe install DVD?
I'm also adding a second hard drive for video files... I forgot, should this be formated as FAT or that other format?
And once Premiere is installed, I assume I should check to see if there are any updates?
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Hi,
I have just installed the CS5 upgrade (Master Collection). Now I have CS4 and 5 installed, which is unnecessary.
Question 1: Can I uninstall CS4 without deleting any important files like libraries, templates, brushes, actions, etc?
Question 2: What is the best way to uninstall CS4?
Thanks,
Rogier

Hi Roger:
Would be curious to hear what happened with your uninstall. I encountered a similar situation, checked with NAPP due to the many problems I have had with Adobe Support. The uninstall almost worked.
However, when I removed CS4 from my lap top, the CS5 executable programs disappeared from <Start> <All Programs> <Adobe>. I used Explorer to see what files were installed, and they were all there. So I either have to execute them from Explorer, or reinstall to make life a bit easier. So I am in the process of reinstalling. Think I will leave both sets on my Desktop.
Below is the information NAPP sent me. There are some good hints if you have customized Actions.
From NAPP:
You can uninstall through Start menu> Control Panel> Add and Remove Programs. But before you do, consider these steps:
--Open Photoshop CS4.
--In the Actions palette, select a set of custom Actions (a set, not an individual Action).
--From the Actions palette menu select Save Actions.
--Choose a location, assign a name (using the .atn file extension), click Save.
--Repeat for any additional sets of Actions.
--If you have any custom brushes, styles, etc., use Edit> Preset Manager to create and save sets.
--Quit Photoshop CS4.
--Open Photoshop CS5.
--From the Actions palette menu choose Load Actions.
--Navigate to and select your .atn files to load them into the palette.
--Use Edit> Preset Manager to load other custom items.
Also check the other programs of the Creative Suite for custom templates and such that you want to save.
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I have the serial number too!
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Hello,
in my eyes you only have to install your CS5 on your new PC, as usual. For further informations you can use
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