Re Install from Win to Mac

I have Photoshop CS4 Extended, installed on my Windows based PC. I am in a process to replace my PC with a new Mac. How can I transfer my License and install the CS4 on the new Mac?

It's not possible. You need to upgrade to CS6 or go Creative Cloud. Read the details:
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How to change Photoshop Elements license from Win to Mac

In February 2015, I purchased the Photoshop Elements 13 Windows version. I no longer have access to the Windows version and it was uninstalled from the Windows Platform. Can I use the serial number for the Windows version with the Mac version?

yes. dl the mac install file and use your current serial number.
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Transfer CS3 from Win to Mac - no upgrade?? really??

Hi
I've just had a chat with an adobe Rep, and I'm 95% sure that what they told me is wrong (cos it sounds too good to be true!) so thought I'd ask if anyone can verify it....
I have CS3 Design Premium for Windows. I have a Mac on the way, and want to switch.
I was under the impression I'd have to pay to updgrade to CS4, and then switch. But what I was told was that:
- I send in the letter of destruction and they'll email when effective
- Apart from that, I just put my install CD in the mac (it works on both) and use my current serial number.
So - no need to upgrade, no cost, no new media - just email over a copy of the letter of destruction.
I've attached a copy of the transcript if anyone's interested.
Can anyone verify this?
Thanks
Kieran

Cheers
My Mac arrived yesterday, so I put the DVD in (it's a download only version, rather than a shipped box) and there didn't seem to be a Mac installer. In sheer naiveity even tried running setup.exe (!) but no joy.
Other info I've read since does seem to imply that this rep was wrong. Does anyone else know more about the process, or, if the rep was right, how I go about installing from that DVD?
Cheers - Mac noob...
K

The best way to move 2TB of data from Win to Mac

Hello,
what is the best way me to move 2TB (multiple files) data from windows to Mac?
I think that over the LAN, even using crossover cable connecting 1GB NICs would be painfully long. (Windows disk is quite fragmented)
If I put windows (ntfs partitioned) disc to one of Mac Pro bays, will Mac allows me to access the date on it?
if I take the disk of the windows PC and put it to [eSATA Hard Drive docking solution|http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Newer%20Technology/FWU2ES2HDK>, will Mac be able to mount it and let me copy the files from the windows disk?
Any other ways of moving 2TB data from windows to Mac?

Being able to read, also means, being able to mount said drive volumes.
Windows 7 64-bit (Pro version if you have dual processor, which at this time really isn't needed that much) would work fine too.
There are programs, some or most have their own limitations, allow Windows to read and write to Mac HFS+ file system volumes; or the reverse and allow Mac OS to read/write NTFS. None are what I call perfect.
Becuase of limitations in older file systems and partitioning, Apple and Microsoft have implemented support for volumes larger than 2TB with GPT to replace aging Master Boot Record (Windows 7 even can't run off MBR with volumes larger than 1.9TB). Mac Pro uses GPT and can boot from very large volumes.
eSATA docking stations. Depends on the interface and controller card if any, whether using SATA PCIe for one thing (you would not ever want to use USB though maybe USB3 PCIe if you can find one), therefore, use internal drive bays. Also, more concern with the drive temperature in one, they can get very warm in my experience.
But maybe you do, maybe you don't, actually need to move data, maybe just have it read-only accessible.
Putting the drive in a FW800 case would probably make the most sense, both now and for further use for booting (backup clones are handy and allowed) or for backup with Mac TimeMachine.
But I would install Windows 7 on your Mac Pro. I use GPT for data drives in Windows and to read from in Mac OS environment.

Moving iTunes library from WIN to MAC os X with Parallels desktop

Hi Everyone,
I just move from PC to MAC ! I would like to synchronize my itunes library (music and appli) with my iPhone / iPad in the new environment. I'm still using Win 7 under Parallels desktop under Mac os.
What is the best solution ?
Best regards and thank you for your attention and answer. Vincent

I don't think you can do this without using the Consolidate function (which requires you to have "Keep iTunes Music folder organised" and "Copy files to iTunes Music folder when adding to library" checked).
However, if you were willing to accept a slight modification to your present set-up I think something could still be done. First you need to look at this article :
http://lifehacker.com/software/itunes/geek-to-live--how-to-move-an-itunes-librar y-from-a-pc-to-mac-and-back-242468.php
Assuming you've followed that route, you now have all your WAV files in iTunes. Here you can adapt the Genre tag to sort / create playlists from not only what iTunes puts in there, but your own additional Genre information also (for example I've combined all my Soul R&B and Disco genres by adding the SRBD suffix to each separate genre then using that suffix to pull them all up if I want). I also use the Comment tag to store release date (or in my case, Chart Entry date, but it's the same principle).
Bottom line, I don't think you can exactly replicate your current setup, but I think you can modify it.

CS6 from Win to Mac

Hi,
I bought Adobe CS6 Design Standard (student&teacher) CZ for Win. I have DVD with installation.
Now, I leave my PC with Win and I use my new MACBOOK. Can I use my serial number from Win?
Can I get new CS6 installation files and new serial number for MAC?
Thank you, Ladislav Greiner, Prague, Czech Rep.

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Migrating from Win to Mac

Hello,
I´m hoping to get my new MBP 13" in a couple of days. Due to the fact that all my computers are running Windows Vista, XP and Server, I´m totally new in the world of mac.
All I want to ask is: Is there any possibility to move my whole iTunes 8.2-library (with all podcasts, iphone backups/programs) from Windows Vista to my new macbook pro ? Do I need an external USB-HDD (formatted with NTFS at the moment) to transfer the data from system to system ? The problem from my point of view: iTunes for Windows stores the program folder, the library itself and the data in different folders.
And, sorry for off-topic in this forum: Is it possible to move my pictures (JPG, from digital camera) from my Windows HomeServer to the mac (iPhoto 09) ?
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After reading some how-to´s, there a a few questions left.
All I want is to transfer my whole iTunes-data from Windows to Mac OS X. Some how-to´s tell me just to copy the iTunes for Windows-content to a FAT32/NTFS external USB-HDD besides the *.itl-file (=iTunes library) to the MAC OS folders. Another how-to tells me to export the library under Windows to a *.XML-file. Afterwards I would have to change the drive-letter like C: to the MAC-format - that´s all. No *.itl-file, just copying the content to the MAC-folder and importing the library-XML-file into iTunes for MAC.
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Just bought a mac.. want to change the ipod from win to mac

how can i do that and save the playlist, purchases, etc ??

You can transfer all of your song files from iPod to Mac using a third-party utility. Macs can read the Windows format, so it should work even if the iPod is formatted for Windows.
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http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
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Installing CS5 from Win to Mac

Just purchased a new Macbook Pro and I'm trying to migrate my CS5 license for Windows over to my new Mac. Is this possible? I have the installation DVD for Windows, but obviously it will not work on my Mac. Is there somewhere I can download the Mac version and will my license for Windows work with my Mac. I'm trying to avoid having to use BootCamp and would rather stay all Apple if possible.
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No, it can't be done. Serials are platform specific. Migration is only possible for current versions, meaning you upgrade to CS6 and make the switch.
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Error #2004 with AIR Sidecar install from CD on Mac OS X?

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I'm trying to create an installer CD for a client for their AIR app along with the Adobe Sidecar installer. It works perfectly on Mac OS X and Windows from a USB. If I burn a DMG (hybrid option) onto a CD from the mac it installs both AIR and the APP flawlessly on Windows. When the CD is inserted on a Mac OS X, the installer usually errors out near the end with Error Code #2004. All I have to do is run the installer again and the installer always installs both AIR and the APP flawlessly then. The air app also installs on all platforms online perfectly using the Badge installer.
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Changing plat forms from Win to Mac, Can we move 6 x Win licensed versions of Acrobat Pro 9 to Mac?

We have 6 x Win Acrobat 9 Pro licenses - Any recommendations on how we could utilise these licensed versions on the new system and or is there an upgrade path?

There is no normal upgrade path, all usual purchases stay in the same platform. So you could upgrade to Acrobat Pro 11 for Windows.
However, there is such a thing as a "crossgrade" to cross platforms. If you had Acrobat Pro 11 for Windows, and contacted Adobe they MIGHT sell a crossgrade. Equally they MIGHT sell you a crossgrade from Acrobat Pro 9 Windows to Acrobat Pro 11 Mac. They will not sell, so far as we hear, a crossgrade from Acrobat Pro 9 Windows to Acrobat Pro 9 Mac; licenses for unsupported versions are never sold.
You might also want to look at volume licensing.

Photoshop Elements 9, wont install from DVD on mac

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I have a boxed PSE9 & PRE9 set from Amazon uk that I've had for about 9 months before Lion was introduced. I required it today for the first time so unboxed it but when I went to install it, the installer just froze before anything happened. I had the 'spinning ball' on hovering the mouse pointer over the install window. I retried 5-6 times, all the same even after restart etc.
I have an iMac 3.2Ghz Intel core i3, 4Gb ram running Mac OS 10.7.2.
Thanks for any help!
Simon

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Photoshop files from win to mac?

hallo!
i'm waiting for my imac to come and in the meantime i'm making a cd cover in photoshop 5.0 on a win98SE.
my platform kind of s*°ks and i try hard to work with big files, but now in less then a week my iMac G5 will be here and i'll start to finish the job of the cd with it...(so glad about it).
does someone have an idea if could be a problem to transfer the .psd files from photoshop 5.0 win to a photoshop cs on mac?
I really hope is gonna work!
Thanx for any reply!
Pietro

you're saying that i can save the file with that option,maybe?
You actually don't have a choice. All Windows files have an extension so the OS knows what application it's related to. To make Windows look more like a Mac (OS 9 and earlier at the time), they designed Windows '95 and later to hide known extensions. So even if you don't see .psd at the end of your document name, it's there. Just be aware that because it's hidden, it may look on the CD to the Mac as if it has no extension. That's no problem though. Just add it after you've copied the file off of the CD onto your Mac by renaming the file.
how can i rasterize my font layers to maintain the design?
I can't remember if Photoshop 5 has that option. But it would be Layer>Rasterize>Type.
or maybe i better get the equivalent fonts for mac on internet?
If it's a free font anyway, then sure. Otherwise, rasterizing the font layers will work just fine.

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I have a problem with copying files FROM Windows to my Mac. I am connected through the VPN, I can see files on Windows server, I can copy TO server, I can create folders etc (on Win), but if I try to copy from Windows I always get "errorr code -51". I have MacBook Pro with Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
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Change from Win to Mac

Can I change my photoshop license from windows pc to mac? or even use it on both systems?

Thanks 99jon.
You can activate your Creative Cloud subscription on up to two computers. The operating system can be Windows or Mac OS X.
The Creative Cloud FAQ at http://www.adobe.com/products/creativecloud/faq.html under the Getting started section answers this too.
Can I use the software I download from Creative Cloud on multiple computers?
Yes, you can install and activate Creative Cloud desktop applications on two computers, regardless of operating system, for the individual associated with the Creative Cloud membership. See the product license agreements page for more information.

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