If you use creative cloud, then you can install it on the new computer at no additional cost. (see details below)
If you have a creative suite product then you are limited to two active installations of the same platform. (see details below)
For version CS6 only, a platform swap is available from mac to pc or pc to mac:
Order product | Platform, language swap
Details for Creative Cloud:
You can have creative cloud installed and signed in on two computers, as long as you only use it on one at a time. Download and install as you did on the first computer, sign in to your Adobe account on the Adobe website using your Adobe ID, download the Cloud desktop app, then download the software.
You can download the installer for Creative Cloud from here :
Creative Cloud Help | Creative Cloud for desktop.
After you install the Creative Cloud desktop application , you will need to sign in with an Adobe ID and Password. Then you can install apps. This link offers more information and step by step instructions if you need it: Creative Cloud Help | Download, install, update, or uninstall apps
If you get a new computer, simply sign out of creative cloud on one of the others and sign in on the new one. Sign in, Sign out | Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app
IF you are not using creative cloud:
You can install and activate (purchased) perpetual software two computers of the same type (mac or pc), as long as you only use it on one at a time. (lightroom is the exception as it is a multi platform product, so it can be installed on pc and mac platforms)
It is a good practice to deactivate software on a computer where it will no longer be used, especially before giving away or selling the computer, or reformatting the hard disk. Please see this link: how to deactivate software. This frees up one activation so you have the option to install the software on another computer at any time.
If you don't have access to your previous computer because you replaced a hard drive, upgraded your operating system, formatted your computer before deactivating your software,j or your computer died, you can ask Adobe Support to help you deactivate from a machine you cannot access. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready, and then contact us.
To load the software on another computer , download and install it as you did on the first computer. Then enter your serial number to activate it.
For more information regarding Adobe's activation policy, including recent changes, see activation and deactivation help.
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