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Whether you need to upgrade your systems or buy a new laptop, you'll need to transfer Photoshop Photoshop and other Adobe programs to use them. Here are simple steps to transfer Photoshop from one computer to another.
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To transfer Photoshop from one computer to another, you first have to deactivate Photoshop from your old computer. After that, use your account to install Photoshop on the new computer. Lastly, use your product key to activate the program on your new computer.
Remember that Adobe’s terms and conditions allow two activations per subscription. While you can use Adobe Photoshop as a primary user on one device, you can also install it on one more device.
Unlike uninstallation, you can only deactivate after you sign out of your Adobe account. You must do so to allow you to use Photoshop with the same product key on another computer.
If you deactivate Photoshop and don't uninstall it, Adobe will require you to input your serial number the next time you open Photoshop on that device and start a free trial period.
The question arises here how can you sign out of a device that is no longer accessible? For example, a broken disk drive crashed a lost computer, or a laptop damaged beyond repair.
The solution to this problem is the Account Management section of the Creative Cloud Desktop app. You can continue the deactivation process from there or contact Adobe Customer Service to use your serial number and do it on their end.
Once the software is deactivated, run the system through the Adobe Cleaner Tool to entirely purge the software system.
After deactivating the old system, it is now time to install and activate it on the new system. You'll need the installation file or link and the serial number here.
You must enter the serial key on the new computer after transferring Photoshop. This will run a copy of the software installed on the previous computer in the default location.
If your old device is no longer accessible, go to the Account Management page of Creative Cloud and deactivate Photoshop from other devices from there. Log in to your Creative Cloud account and check for the Activated Devices option.
Adobe's policy states you can use Photoshop and other Creative Cloud software on two devices. This means it is impossible to run Photoshop on two devices with the same license key simultaneously.
If you try to install Adobe Photoshop CC on a third computer using the same product key, Adobe will ask you to deactivate the software from the other two devices. Depending upon your choice, you can click on Continue in the Maximum Activations Exceeded box.
Don’t panic when encountering problems during Photoshop's deactivation and activation process. The software would run on free trial mode for a brief time, enough for you to contact Adobe Customer Support and find solutions.
If your workflow in Photoshop requires you to use the software on two devices, you don't need to pay for another subscription. Deactivate the program on one device, install Photoshop on a new device, and make sure to activate the program to complete the transfer.