Installing Photoshop CS4 on new Windows 8 machine

When I try to run Setup.exe to install CS4 on my new Windows 8 machine, an error message comes up "The Installer Database is corrupt. Please contact Adobe Customer Service." I have already installed Lightroom 4, and it worked correctly. What should I do?

if you've had a cs4 (trial or otherwise) previously installed, run the cleaner (http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html) and restart your computer.
then install using compatibility mode and running as administrator.

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The laptop I had crashed and I bought a new one. Windows 7. Trying to reinstall Photoshop CS4 onto it, but getting error message, "The installer database is corrupt. Contact customer support."
I contacted customer support and was told they no longer offer phone support for CS4 and I'd need to get help in the forum.
Can anyone help me get through this?
Also, I know I'm going to have another issue, because this is an upgrade version and when I first installed it, I had to contact customer support because I was upgrading from an educational version. So would also need help with that.
Please help me with this. Hate to have to just throw out a $500 program.

Welcome to the forum.
First, here is a general article, on installing most Adobe programs: http://forums.adobe.com/message/2703389#2703389
There are some tips, that might prove useful, such as Copying the installation DVD's to the HDD, and trying the install from there.
Also, there is an Installation Forum, that might be useful, if they they have not gone exclusively to CC issues: http://forums.adobe.com/community/download_install_setup?view=discussions
Good luck,
Hunt

I just installed Photoshop CC on new Windows 8.1 pro system and now it wont create new file or open existing files.

Ugh this is so frustrating and I suspect it is an easy fix I am too tired to figure out.
I just got a new PC and installed Creative Cloud and Photoshop CC, logged in and launched Photoshop. It launches fine, no error messages or anything. The tutorial window pops up and I close it. Then if I try to create a new file (the option window comes up) nothing happens after I submit the options. I mean nothing. No error message, no crash, no file canvas nothing. If I try to open an existing file it loads Photoshop as if it is going to open the file and Photoshop loads without any error messages but no file, again nothing.
Please help.
I am so behind in my work lol.

After three or four tries, it just started working - I didn't change any settings or anything. I was just showing my friend how it wouldn't work and bam it opened a file finally...
never seen this behavior before...

Replaced computer cant install Photoshop CS4 on new computer

Error says serial number not valid but I have double checked and it is my valid serial number.

you'll need to retrieve that cs3 number.
if your cs3 is installed in an accessible pc or you purchased or registered your cs3 with adobe, you can get more help.

Re-install photoshop cs4 to new computer

Help

The problem is not with activation, because the Setup Error happens before I enter any serial number.
I am downloading from Adobe, using the download suggestions found in another thread.
I have the discs for CS2, but not CS4, as CS4 was bought as a downloadable upgrade.
It turns out that, if I ignore the setup error and dismiss that dialog, and enter my serial number (and that of the previous version, because it's an upgrade,) it goes ahead and installs, so the "error must quit" is apparently not quite accurate.

Problem With Photoshop CS4 ME On windows 7

Hello,
I Installed Photoshop CS4 ME On windows 7 but every i open photoshop, it gives me a error with this message:
I have HP DV5 1299ee (NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT) I downloaded the newer version of my VGA Driver and installed it(version 186.81) but it errored again and i go to adobe help center, and i know that i must active GPU and GUI but i don't know how to active them.
please help me to active them.
And I have other problem, when i want to save a edited picture, the default format is .PSD ,how can i change it to .JPG .
thank you

In regard to you question on changing default to always save in jpeg, if my memory serves me correctly, and it often does not, this question has been asked before and the answer is you can not.
The file you want to save may have info that will be lost as a jpeg so .psd is offered as the default. If you open a jpeg and then choose save the default will be jpeg.
You can set up an action to save the psd as a jpeg. Make it a shortcut on one of the F keys.

Installing adobe photoshop cs4 on a windows 8.1 pc

I am trying to install Photoshop CS4 o a new Windows 8.1 PC, but keep getting a message "The Installer Database is corrupt. Please contact Adobe Customer Service" Adobe no longer support CS4 and referred me to this forum. I have already deactivated CS4 from my Windows 7 machine.
Customer Services told me this forum can help.

Run the cleaner tool and try again - this time with sufficient user permissions as admin and security stuff turned off.
Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6
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Problem installing Photoshop CS4 on Windows 8 laptop

I tried installing Photoshop CS4 on my new laptop running Windows 8, using my disc. I got the message: 'We looked in the default locations for qualifying products installed on this machine, but none were found.'

Hi yungys,
As suggested by Michael CS4 is not tested with Windows 8. Please find the system requirements to install CS4: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/system-requirements-photoshop.html#main_ Photoshop_CS4_system_requirements .
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Hello,i want to install Photoshop CS4 on my new macbook, but i'm receiving Fault 150:30. You should contact support from adobe :-(
I already tried every step on the support site, but Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator still don't work. So this is an S.O.S. here...

I've repaired many a 150:30 error using this method. First make sure your account is an Administrator type.
When you type sudo <space> and drag LicenseRecover.py into the Terminal window, this is what you should see when you press Enter.
Type in your admin password if any, and let the script run and finish.

Can I move adobe cs4 from my windows machine to my new mac mini?

can I move adobe cs4 from my windows machine to my new mac mini?

Short answer is now. Any app that was developed on
for Windows will not run on OSX and visa versa.
However, You can create a Windows environment on
a Mac by 2 methods. The first, create a dual boot
machine using Bootcamp and install Windows on a
seperate partion and then select which operating system
to boot into. The second is using virtual machine products
such as VMware Fusion or Parallels Desktop Mac. You
basically create a virtual Windows environment that
runs along side and concurrent with OSX.
Not sure how well this second approach will work with
any CS4 app, as they tend to be quite resource intensive.

I need to install photoshop cs4 extended from a disk to a new computer because my old computer had a hard drive crash. There is no serial number on the back of the case. How can I obtain a usable serial number?

I have to install Photoshop CS4 extended on a new computer from a disk because my old computer had a hard drive crash. There is no serial number on the back of the case. How can I obtain a usable serial number?

Find your serial number quickly
You can activate software without following up and registering it... at least that was the case in the past. The serial number is normally located on the disc case or a box inside the main box. If you did not purchase the disc from Adobe then it is possible you would have dealt with a redemption code, in which case it would have been up to you to keep a record of the serial number, especially if you did not follow up and register the software.

I bought Adobe Suite 4 on disc and I have a serial number but my new laptop doesn't have a CD drive. How do I install Photoshop CS4?

I bought Adobe Suite 4 on disc and I have a serial number but my new laptop doesn't have a CD drive. How do I install Photoshop CS4?

Download from Download CS4 products
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Installing Photoshop CS4 from original Disk onto my new Macbook Pro. Serial number accepted but now asks for the serial number of a previous version e.g. CS3 which I no longer keep. How do I resolve ?

Installing Photoshop CS4 from original Disk onto my new Macbook Pro. Serial number accepted but now asks for the serial number of a previous version e.g. CS3 which I no longer keep. How do I resolve ?

Tina Hadley did you migrate/transfer your applications over to your new Macintosh? If so this could cause problems with your serial number being recognized. Please run the available uninstallers located in Applications/Utilities/Adobe Installers folder. Once this is done you will also want to run the CC Cleaner Tool. Details on the use of the CC Cleaner Tool can be found at Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs5-cleaner-tool-installation-problems.html.

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Be aware that Windows Installer CleanUp Utility will not remove the actual program from your computer. However, it will remove the installation files so that you can start the installation, upgrade, or uninstall over.
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Apple Software Update
Apple Mobile Device Support
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HI Bill,
Did you set Internet Explorer as the default browser? If not the set it as the default. Check to see if you can do custom install
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Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista
256 MB of RAM (512 MB recommended)
1.5 GB of available hard-disk space
Color monitor with 16-bit color video card
1024 x 768 monitor resolution at 96 dpi or less
Microsoft DirectX 9 compatible display driver
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