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can I install photoshop cs5 on more than one computer, if "owned" by a different user?

Jan 15, 2012 2:43 PM

Tags: #cs5 #installation #multiple_computers

I want to install my recently purchased photoshop cs5 on my macbook, as well as my imac. The only thing I worry about is that the macbook is in my name and the imac is technically in my dad's name, even though he only uses it to surf the web. The only reason he even bought the imac as opposed to anything else is so that I'd have a great place to edit photos. I really need it to be on both, will this work? Anyone have experience with this?

2233 Views   9 Replies   Latest reply: Sophronia_13, Sep 9, 2012 12:18 PM
 
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  • Preran
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    1. Preran,
    Jan 15, 2012 9:12 PM   in reply to unikaylee
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    This is what I was able to dig out

     

    May I use the software on more than one computer at a time?
    The activation process supports installation on two machines. The Adobe product license agreement allows the primary user to install the product on a primary computer and also on a home or laptop computer for his or her use, provided that the two copies are not used simultaneously. While the activation process supports installing and activating Adobe software on two machines, the usage of the product on the second computer is restricted to the user who licensed the software. Allowing others to use a second copy of the software violates the product license agreement.

     

    Doc on activating, deactivating http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/100/1008779.html

     
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  • unikaylee
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    2. unikaylee,
    Jan 15, 2012 9:17 PM   in reply to Preran
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    Thank you for your answer! This is pretty much the only information I've been able to find myself.

     

    But, does installing it on "his" computer count as "allowing others to use it"? That's my concern, even though I'll be the only one actually using the software.

     
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  • Preran
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    3. Preran,
    Jan 15, 2012 9:19 PM   in reply to unikaylee
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    Am not very sure too. Can you check with customer support (http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/) or wait for someone else to get back to you?

     
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  • Mylenium
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    4. Mylenium,
    Jan 15, 2012 10:48 PM   in reply to unikaylee
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    I doubt anyone would object if things are kept within the family, so just go ahead...

     

    Mylenium

     
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  • Sophronia_13
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    5. Sophronia_13,
    Sep 7, 2012 3:11 PM   in reply to Preran
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    The statement "provided that the two copies are not used simultaneously" confuses me.

     

    I do research online and use both a desktop and a laptop at the same time.  Are you saying that I cannot install Photoshop CS5 on both machines at the same time?   How on earth would Adobe know I was using them 'at the same time'?  If I installed it on both machines, would I have to close the laptop before using CS5 on the desktop?  Or is it not possible to install on the second machine without uninstalling on the first? 

     

    A very confused Photoshop user.

     
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  • _techkid123_
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    6. _techkid123_,
    Sep 7, 2012 3:23 PM   in reply to unikaylee
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    Hi

     

    Adobe Application gets installed on the computer, Its not user account specific.

     

    When you install the application on your imac, which will have two user accounts, Installation can be done on either of the accounts , and can be used by both the users. And also the activation will also be counted as a single seat only.

    Installation and usage of the application is always recommended on a Administrator Account.

     

    Hope it Helps

    Thanks

     
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  • Sophronia_13
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    7. Sophronia_13,
    Sep 7, 2012 5:02 PM   in reply to _techkid123_
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    Hi,

     

    Not really helpful, lol.  The subject line was a bit different than my

    question.  I am on a PC with Windows XP Pro on both my desktop and my

    laptop.  I work by searching on one, and saving images in photoshop, and

    entering information by typing from the laptop screen into my desktop.

    Therefore, I would have both computers working at the same time.  Both

    computer are owned by me.  I just install -- there is no Administrator set

    up on my computers.

     

    So, can I do this?  Can I install the program on the desktop and the

    laptop?  As I said earlier, the original response said that both

    installation's couldn't be used at the same time.  We're not talking two

    people here, just me.  Or was your comment specific to the two computers

    being used simultaneously by two people?

     

    Please clarify before I install.

     

    Thanks

     
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  • Jeff A Wright
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    8. Jeff A Wright,
    Sep 9, 2012 11:44 AM   in reply to Sophronia_13
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    Sophronia_13 the goal of the licensing is that there are not two separate people using the application at the same time.  Our activation technology will allow you to run the software on two computers at once.  As long as you are still the same person using both installations then you are not breaking the licensing agreement.

     

    If you have additional questions I would recommend reviewing the EULA located at http://www.adobe.com/products/eulas/#desktop.

     
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  • Sophronia_13
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    9. Sophronia_13,
    Sep 9, 2012 12:18 PM   in reply to Jeff A Wright
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    Thank you for the verbal confirmation.  I did re-read the EULA and you

    quoted from it correctly.  It does not make the distinction between one

    person using two computers at the same time and two people using two

    computers at the same time.  Perhaps the EULA should be reviewed to make

    this point clear.

     
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