Installing Photoshop CS5 upgrade from CS2

I recently purchased a CS5 upgrade and I have CS2 currently installed. What is the best way to install the upgrade? Is it OK to install it without uninstalling CS2?

no, you can leave it installed and, in fact, you can use both if you want. they do not conflict with each other.
in addition, if cs2 is installed and activated, you won't be prompted for its serial number with installing the cs5 upgrade.

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Can I install Photoshop CS5 upgrade on two devices such as my imac and laptop?

Hi chubb,
Thank you for posting on the Adobe forums, certainly you can install it on both the systems. However, both should not be used at the same time.
Kindly find the URL below which explains more about this.
End-user license agreements FAQ
Thanks,
Vikrantt Singh

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Extract the 7z file with WinZip, then run the setup.exe.
Mylenium

Install CS5 UPGRADE from cs2 on Windows 8

I just purchased a Windows computer running Windows 8, and I want to install on it CS 5. But the CS 5 I have is an upgrade, so it won't install unless I have CS2 (my previous version) already on the computer, and CS2 won't install on Windows 8. What do I do?

unless I have CS2 (my previous version) already on the computer,
You don't need to have CS2 installed.
If the CS5 upgrade installer cannot find an earlier qualifying version installed then it will prompt you to enter the CS2 serial number instead.

Photoshop CS5 upgrade from Photoshop Elements

I have a license which allows an upgrade of Photoshop CS5 from valid Photoshop Elements. When I am trying to install this program upgrade, it allows me to choose from many different Photoshop Elements from 4.0 to 9.0. I only have a valid license for Elements 10 so I cannot make the upgrade. I have installed the Elements 10 but the CS5 install program does not find this.Is there a way how I can install the upgrade?

Where did you purchase the upgrade license from?
Photoshop Elements 10 was issued after Photoshop CS5. That's why it won't upgrade.

Cs5: upgrading from CS2 to CS5 PC to Mac...need help shrinking file sizes

I am designing wallpapers for cellphones and was given very specific guidelines of various dimensions and file size (based on the different devices), 96 dpi, and PNG format. When working on my PC using Ps CS2, I would drag or copy/paste images from AI (CS I think) into PS. I found that the file size was lower when doing that. I would then do a "save as", and successfully keep to the given specs.
When I tried this on my Mac, using an image that I previously saved on my pc as a test, the file sizes were always over what they needed to be. I can't seem to figure out what the difference could be. I couldn't do a "save for web" because the dpi would come back as 72 when the file is opened. I tried that once and I was told to re-save the images again...and each image is saved over 100 times. My PC went down and I've not been able to continue the work since.
Does anyone have a clue what I can do to fix this? I am totally baffled at this point. Any ideas would be great. Thanks.

I'm on PC/Windows 7. I had enough issues getting CS2 installed on Windows 7, but it can be done. I just wanted some assurance that Dreamweaver installation doesn't remove GoLive. Thanks!

Can I remove photoshop cs2 after I have upgraded from cs2 to cs5?

Can I remove Photoshop CS2 after I have upgraded from CS2 to CS5? I upgraded from CS2 to CS5 quite a while ago and I have never removed CS2. Will it affect CS5 to remove the old CS2 if it was an upgrade?

If I were you I would just delete the installed Adobe CS2 folder. Adobe CS2 uninstaller my remove settind CS5 made to your system after CS2. The CS2 uninstaller may try to restore settings to a point in time where there was no Photoshop installed on your system. If you do a CS un-install you may need to then Install CS5 on top of itself the update cs5 for the install will not have the updates you will be back at CS5 level .

I just bought a new computer and want to load in photoshop from the old one. I have CS5. Since CS5 was an upgrade I installed CS4 first, but now I can't figure out how to install the CS5 upgrade. Any advice?

How do I transfer photoshop from one computer to another? I have CS5. Since CS5 was an upgrade I installed CS4 first, but now I cannot figure out how to install the CS5 upgrade. Any advice?

karen2179 wrote:
If you are able to use adobe products on two computer do I really need to deactivate or uninstall CS4?
No, but it may help the chances of a successful installation.
karen2179 wrote:
Just as an aside - I have been getting messages on here from Adobe Admin saying that CS5 cannot be reinstalled because everything is now in the cloud and that for $350 I can buy CS6 to install on my new computer. What? Am I getting spammed on Adobe's site here?
Where did you see that?

I have Creative Suite 3 Master Collection. Am trying to install Photoshop CS4 upgrade. It will not accept any of the serial numbers from my Creative Suite 3 Master Collection. The upgrade is for Photoshop CS 4 only

Need help installing Photoshop CS4 upgrade. I have Adobe Creative Suite 3 Master Collection installed on my computer. When trying to install Photoshop CS 4 upgrade. I am ask for serial number of Photoshop CW, CS2, & CS3 I put in the serial number from my Creative Suite 3 Master Collection. None of which are accepted. What do I need to do to accomplish upgrade?

When you purchase a Creative Suite collection, you can't run an upgrade on an individual product within the Suite. You have to upgrade the entire collection.
You could purchase a copy of Photoshop CS6, or a subscription to Photoshop which can be as little as $9.99 with the Photography plan to the Creative Suite.
Adobe no longer sells upgrades to CS3 or CS4.

Re-installing Photoshop CS5.1 upgrade on a new computer

I have a downloaded version of of Photoshop CS5.1, which was a special upgrade offer for users of PSE. I have installed PSE 7.0 on my new machine sucessfully. I also have the folder "Photoshop CS5 Installers" (from my old computer). I have a file with the serial number of my CS5.1. If I run the file "Photoshop_12_1_LS1.exe" (with the file "Photoshop_12_1_LS1.7z" in the same folder) will this re-install Photoshop CS5.1 on my new computer? My old machine was running Vista Home Premium SP2 (32-bit) and the new one is running Windows 7 Professional SP1 (64-bit). I don't want to try anything without really knowing what I'm doing for fear of messing things up.

The serial number is are not in a file. The installer expects you to enter it.
I have not heard of anyone doing an upgrade between Photoshop Elements and Photoshop CS5.1 before, but if it's a legitimate Adobe offer, the installer should allow you to enter the serial number of the qualifying older product during the installation. Watch the dialogs carefully for the prompt to do this. For upgrade installations you really never have to have the old software installed first - it's all done with the serial numbers.
-Noel

Upgrading from CS2 Suite (Win) to CS5 Suite (Mac)

Over the last few days I have twice called Adobe UK sales and have been assured that I can easily upgrade my Windows CS2 suite to a Mac CS5 suite.
I was told that all I have to do is enter the CS2 Windows serial number during the CS5 Mac installation and it will be accepted.
However I have found no mention of this anywhere on the internet.
Has anyone been given the same or conflicting advise by Adobe for this type of scenario?

Adobe are even contracdicting themselves re CS5 upgrades.
I was told by the UK sales team that I wouldn't need to submit a letter of software destruction upgrading from CS2 Windows to CS5 Mac.
However, the Adobe on-line representative said I would.
I can understand this requiurement for a straight platform swap of the same version.
However, if I am upgrading, I surely need a valid suite to upgrade from?
If I destroy my CS2 I will no longer have a valid suite any longer!
I have also found out that PhotoShop Mac CS5 will apparently no longer have the ability to print printer profiling targets with colour management disabled. Supposedly Adobe labs are developing a separate utility for printing profiling targets but with no ETA. This means that I will have to continue to use an earlier version of PhotoShop anyway!
With these uncertainties, contradictions and complications I have now cancelled my order.
Thanks again for your help.

Upgrade from CS2 Education to CS5 Full Commercial?

Hello,
I'm new to this forum. I have a question regarding upgrading to CS5. I don't think there's been another question on this specific question I have. If there is, sorry for posting it again.
Basically, I have a copy of the CS2 Design Premium Education version. Now I would like to upgrade it to the CS5 Design Premium Commercial version. I didn't need to work from home previously, so never really needed the commercial licence for my laptop. But now it's time to get one so I can work anywhere.
I know there is an upgrade from CS2 to CS5 version that I can purchase but it doesn't tell me if it can be used on the Education version too.
Can anyone confirm that the upgrade does work on an Education version too?
Thanks heaps.
Leanne

You brought up a few issues here.
(1) If you bought an upgrade that you cannot use, please call Adobe Customer Support (via phone) and see what can be done to let you return the software. There should not be any problem if this is within 30 days of purchase, but even if not, they should be supportive. If the first agent you speak to can't assist, ask for their supervisor.
(2) The copy of CS3 that was installed on your Mac by your employer is likely a volume license which cannot be upgraded via a standard upgrade license. Note that if your employer installed the software using their volume serial number, that software license belongs to your employer and not you personally. It that employer is in fact your ex-employer, you no longer have legal rights to use that software which was licensed to your ex-employer. (Note that purchasers of volume licenses cannot unbundle a volume license by either giving away copies such as to former employees or sell such copies!)
- Dov

Would Adobe Photoshop CS5 upgrade work to upgrade from CS3?

Would Adobe Photoshop CS5 upgrade work to upgrade from CS3?

Please don't kill the messenger. You are not addressing Adobe here.
Just a clarification in general:
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I want to upgrade from CS2 to CS5.

I want to upgrade from CS2 to CS5. Will my system requirements be adequate? Thank you!
Hardware Overview:
Model Name:          iMac
Model Identifier:          iMac7,1
Processor Name:          Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed:          2.4 GHz
Number Of Processors:          1
Total Number Of Cores:          2
L2 Cache (per processor):          4 MB
Memory:          4 GB
Bus Speed:          800 MHz

I don't think you will be able to upgrade to CS5 as it is not for sale thru Adobe. I don't think anyone outside of Adobe sells upgrades. Thru Adobe you would have to purchase a full version of CS6 (or subscribe to the CLoud)... there is no upgrade path from CS2 to CS6

"Response Code" needed to install CS3 (upgrade from CS2) - cannot get through on 'chat'

How do I get a Response Code for installing CS3 (upgraded from CS2) on a new computer? I used to be able to call for the code but there is no phone support anymore. I have spent 3 days trying to connect through chat which is supposed to be available 24/7 and it says 'chat is unavailable at this time'. I have no way of installing my software. Please help adobe.

Okay so I spent a further 2 hours on hold this morning and actually forgot I was on hold until I heard the beep beep beep of disconnection! GARRRRRR
Anyway, after a nice visit from my family to celebrate my birthday, i got back on the phone this afternoon.
5 minutes later I was speaking to a Technical Support guy who was extremely helpful, did not ask me to repeat trouble shooting steps I had already taken, listened to me carefully as I explained the problem and diagnosed, fixed and activated my software within 30 minutes.
Resolution of the problem: they gave me an updater checker response code which worked immediately. Ctrl/Shift+dbl click on the broken update cheker page and up came a back door screen. Just a few digits later and PRESTO my software is up and running like a dream. Activation was smooth and registration no problem.
THANKS!!!
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