32 v. 64 bit question: CS2, as it currently is, only recognizes about 2.7GB, so I am just curious that if I upgrade using this, will Photoshop then function as a 64 bit version, and thus be able to recognize more memory, or will it still be considered...
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It installs in the Win 7 OS directories as both 32-bit (program files (x86) and 64-bit (program files) exe files from my experience. If you've installed Win 7 in 64-bit OS mode (verify in 'control panel-system') and you're using the 64-bit PS exe file, than PS CS5 can use as much RAM as the system can throw at it. http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/404/kb404439.html
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I am currently using it on 8.1, and didn't even have to install the software that came with it for it to start working. Works amazingly with Photoshop CS5.
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It is basically a Windows Surface unit with Windows 8 but with a better chip and memory. You should be able to load Photoshop to it. it has enough room, and during my research I read reviews from a number of people saying Photoshop works great. I haven't loaded my CS4 version, because the preloaded Corel X3 trial is so much better for drawing and painting. I'll be getting the full version once the trial expires. It doesn't have a DVD drive, so if you want to load from discs, you'll need an external. I picked a Samsung unit up from Amazon for 35 bucks. You can also purchase direct downloads as well, although that won't help if your existing Photoshop is disc only. Hope that helps. It is basically a Windows Surface unit with Windows 8 but with a better chip and memory. You should be able to load Photoshop to it. it has enough room, and during my research I read reviews from a number of people saying Photoshop works great. I haven't loaded my CS4 version, because the preloaded Corel X3 trial is so much better for drawing and painting. I'll be getting the full version once the trial expires. It doesn't have a DVD drive, so if you want to load from discs, you'll need an external. I picked a Samsung unit up from Amazon for 35 bucks. You can also purchase direct downloads... » Read More It is basically a Windows Surface unit with Windows 8 but with a better chip and memory. You should be able to load Photoshop to it. it has enough room, and during my research I read reviews from a number of people saying Photoshop works great. I haven't loaded my CS4 version, because the preloaded Corel X3 trial is so much better for drawing and painting. I'll be getting the full version once the trial expires. It doesn't have a DVD drive, so if you want to load from discs, you'll need an external. I picked a Samsung unit up from Amazon for 35 bucks. You can also purchase direct downloads as well, although that won't help if your existing Photoshop is disc only. Hope that helps. « Show Less
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No it does not work on my Windows 8 64 bit, at least not in Adobe Audition CS6 or Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. I'm contacting them tomorrow for an update before I buy another brand.
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What operating system is your Macbook on? I purchased CS6 for Mountain Loin system 10.8.5 and this mac version of Photoshop will not install on it. It is not compatible. If you do purchase a macbook, call Adobe to make sure you get the right software from your operating system.
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If your new computer uses 64 bits, you can forget it. It won't even install the program, and from what I've read, the company doesn't plan to fix the problem.
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Not sure what you mean by 64 bit version. All I know is you have to have a version of Microsoft office already installed as this is just an upgrade. It won't install on a computer without an existing version of Office. I had Office 2000 on mine and this worked perfectly. Sorry, I hope this helps.
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Interesting. Which version of photoshop are you using? I can use it, using version c6.
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It will run Adobe Photoshop (I have CS6 Master Collection installed). The external resources will be limited by the single USB port and the speed. Your cache settings in PS Preferences will be limited as well with only a 256GB internal drive. You can specify the alternative cache area for your external drive in Photoshop, but once again the speed is limited by the USB interface. If you are a photographer and in the field, this will work until you can get back to your desktop. I found the screen too small to work with the precision required for Photoshop. Lightroom might be the alternative if you are just fixing photos.
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You'll only "waste" 4 gigs of memory. The 32 bit os won't take up any more harddrive space or cpu cycles than the 64 bit. You will probably only notice it if you are running some memory intensive applications or very specific applications. And if you are using those apps, you wouldn't be asking the question. :) What will happen if you do use some program that takes up a lot of working memory is that the os will use the swap file on the hard drive as virtual memory, and then you will notice a bit of a slow down because hard drive access is much, much slower than memory access. For normal Office apps, web browsing, and general computer use, I've noticed no difference between 64 bit and 32 bit windows. The big difference for both of them is going from 2 gigs of ram to 4 gigs on older computers. For most general computer use, 4 gigs is enough to hold the os and apps in memory very little paging. I'm not an intensive gamer, so there may be some games that benefit from the extra memory. But again, if you were a super high end intensive gamer, you wouldn't want to go to the 32 bit version in the first place. :)
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ok a 32bit is for older programs that run in as a 32bit a 64bit would be for newer programsif you depend on older programs for documents or other programs it ok, i perfer a newer 64bit for my new games & other new softwares & you can run win7 eather one or do a partsiond for both hope this helps you
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http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/photoshopextended/ It says that it is two editions thus implying two different versions. Sorry that nobody replied to this. Kind of rude isn't it?
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The minimum Mac OS required to run Adobe Photoshop CS5 is OS X 10.5.7. A multicore Intel processor is required. The complete list of system requirements is available from Adobe: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/system-requirements-photoshop.html However - if you have 10.6.8 (minimum) and the cash for the application, I have found CS6 to be a very worthy upgrade.
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Yes, and FYI, you can always downgrade but not upgrade. 32 bit programs will run on a 64 bit system while 64 bit programs will NOT run on a 32 bit system.
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This works just fine, it just depends what apps you use. I'm running the whole Adobe Suite CS6 just fine while doing multiple things without missing a beat.
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I don't know how it is with CS3, but if you contact Adobe Support, they will do a one-time same-version (CS2) platform swap for you, switching you from Windows to Mac. You can then purchase the Mac CS3 upgrade once you have been switched over to the Mac platform.
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With a full 64 bit disc available, you can install the 64 bit version on your 64 bit capable PC. HOWEVER, this is not an upgrade - it is a clean install. This means that everything on your PC is wiped clean and you need to reinstall all your programs, as well as reintroducing your data (emails, pictures, etc.). An upgrade is something that MS allows ONLY 32 bit to 32 bit or 64 bit to 64 bit. Under this scenario, you would not have to do anything with programs or data - they would all continue as before. Therefore, to change to 64 bit from 32 bit is NOT a simple matter, and requires preplanning. Personally, I feel MS should provide this upgrade path but they do not (even for a fee).