Adobe Photoshop Requires Windows 10 Anniversary Update -version 1607- «PRO»

Select to see a list of compatible legacy installers. Troubleshooting Continued Installation Issues

If your system is significantly outdated (over 4 years old), standard updates may fail. In these cases, downloading a Windows 10 ISO from Microsoft and running the setup.exe within the ISO can perform an "in-place upgrade," preserving your files while updating the OS core. 4. Revert to an Older Photoshop Version

If you are seeing this message, use the following steps to update your system or find a compatible software version. 1. Check Your Current Version Select to see a list of compatible legacy installers

If standard Windows Updates are not appearing or failing, download the Windows 10 Update Assistant . This tool forces your computer to find and install the latest available feature updates. 3. Use a Windows 10 ISO (Advanced)

If your hardware cannot handle a newer version of Windows, you can install a legacy version of Photoshop that supports older OS builds: Open the desktop app. Navigate to the Apps section and find Photoshop. Check Your Current Version If standard Windows Updates

Adobe aligned its support cycle with Microsoft. When Microsoft stopped supporting initial Windows 10 builds (like version 1507 or 1511), Adobe also phased them out to ensure software stability and security.

: For the most recent releases (e.g., Photoshop 2025), Adobe now requires much newer versions, such as Windows 10 version 22H2 or higher. How to Fix the Version Error Adobe now requires much newer versions

Press the , type winver , and press Enter . If the version number is lower than 1607 (such as 1507 or 1511), your OS is too old for the software. 2. Update via Windows Update Assistant