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Can I use my windows install files on a mac?

Aug 10, 2012 3:12 PM

I've just replaced my pc with a mac - can I use my old cs4 software?

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1. Jeff A Wright,

Aug 10, 2012 4:00 PM in reply to @stevencasephoto

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No as Creative Suite 4 is tied to the platform you purchased. You can qualify for the upgrade to CS6 and request a Mac version. You can find more details at http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite.html?promoid=JOLIS.

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2. @stevencasephoto,

Aug 11, 2012 1:01 PM in reply to Jeff A Wright

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But that means buying a license - I have already paid a fee when I bought CS4 - is there not a way to migrate my license to a MAC version? I can't really afford to upgrade to CS6 yet.

Essentially I don't want to spend any money - because I have done already, and I want to carry on using CS4 for now until I can afford to upgrade.

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3. Mylenium,

Aug 11, 2012 11:35 PM in reply to @stevencasephoto

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No. Platform switching is only possible ever for the current version, meaning you need to upgrade. Read the gory details here:

Order an Adobe product platform swap or language swap

If you can't afford the full deal, you can always go Creative Cloud for a few months. The current discount is still valid untile end of August, making this even more affordable and I'm reaonably sure spending those 30 bucks is in the budget even for many hobbyists....

Mylenium

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