Can I upgrade Photoshop CS6 from standard to extended without reinstalling? [LOCKED]

[misutasparkle]

[This thread from 2013 has been locked by the moderator, as CS3 is no longer sold and it is drawing new questions. Please start a new thread.]

Hello,

I have Photoshop CS6 Standard already installed on my Mac (OS 10.8). My employer has just purchased the extended version for me and I would like to upgrade. I have a valid serial number to do this.

I understand that the software is the same and depending on the serial number it can unlock the extended portion of CS6. Is there any way of upgrading the installed version to extended by re-intering the new serial number or should I just install a second copy of PS CS6 and have 2 PS CS6 (one standard and one extended)?

Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thank you.

[Guest]

Might check out this link on a how to.  http://creativetechs.com/tipsblog/change-your-adobe-cs3-serial-number/

[Ashutosh.Nigam · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Please follow the below mentioned steps:

1. Open Photoshop
2. Choose Help > Deactivate
3. Select Deactivate Permanently from this computer after deactivation completes
4. Click Deactivate.
5. Reopen Photoshop. You are prompted for a serial number. Enter the Extended serial number.

Regards,

Ashutosh

[misutasparkle]

Thank you for your help.

Worked out well. Now have extended version.

Regards

David

[LadyAmada]

How much does it cost to purchase the Extended version for CS6? and does Adobe sell it here?

[gener7]

Adobe neither sells or supports CS6.

[jane-e]

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@LadyAmada wrote:

How much does it cost to purchase the Extended version for CS6? and does Adobe sell it here?

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This thread is from eight years ago in 2013 when CS6 was still being sold. I'll lock it since it is not longer available. Photoshop is subscription only now. Details here:

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

~ Jane