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Running Ps CS4 And CS5 in an iMac together, possible?

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dek 29 Apr 2014

One for the techy types...I've a new used iMac, that comes with 4. But I've aquired CS5. Must I completely uninstall 4 before I load 5, or is it okay to load up 5, then decide later. Am I asking for conflict trouble? (Running Maverick O.S)
(I've no disks)
Any advice appreciated!
Thanks.

Jack Geldard 29 Apr 2014

In reply to dek:

Hi,

You can run different versions of PS or other Adobe software on the same machine. I run thw whole CS5 suite on this mac and I have a couple of CS6 items too.

Cheers,

Jack

OP dek 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Jack Geldard - UKC Chief Editor:

Ta Jack!
What Mac are you running though , I'm assuming it matters?!

DanOsb 29 Apr 2014

In reply to dek:

im also running several versions of the creative suite on my macbook pro.
CS3, CS5.1 and CS6 and there is no conflict between the different versions.

OP dek 29 Apr 2014

In reply to DanOsb:

> im also running several versions of the creative suite on my macbook pro.

> CS3, CS5.1 and CS6 and there is no conflict between the different versions.

Blimey! Im obviously being too cautious, having googled Mac sites last night, which warned of problems!
Thanks though!

Removed User 29 Apr 2014

In reply to dek:

I've used two different iterations before with no memorable issues on iMacs and MacBooks, they all load separate to each other.

OP dek 29 Apr 2014

In reply to Removed User:

Simon
I was concerned that the desktop would get a bit 'confused'.. Does it sort itself out?

Jack Geldard 30 Apr 2014

In reply to dek:

> Ta Jack!

> What Mac are you running though , I'm assuming it matters?!

No, it makes no difference what so ever what Mac you are running. The different software versions are different pieces of software, so it's like saying does running Google Chrome interfere with running Skype.

No issues in my experience on 2 different Macs and 1 PC.

Cheers.