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Adobe CS5 is a legacy creative suite that often requires specific compatibility workarounds on modern Windows versions. Users report installing Windows 7 first before upgrading to Windows 10 to get CS5 running reliably, or using compatibility settings. The suite has been linked to system instability, including BSODs on older hardware like Acer Aspire laptops, and random shutdowns or driver crashes when running Photoshop or Illustrator. Dreamweaver CS5 specifically may hang at 100% CPU usage even after memory upgrades and reinstallation. Upgrading from 32-bit to 64-bit Windows 7 while keeping CS5 functional is another common challenge, as is getting older versions like Dreamweaver 8 to connect to the internet in XP Mode.
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    Windows 10 Installing through multiple versions to increase compatibility

    Using a Windows 7 initial install followed by Windows 10 has been the only way I've found to get Adobe CS5 operating on my system without a hitch. I use the compatibility settings to run it as a Windows 7 program after, but it didn't work on a straight Windows 10 install without installing 7...
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    Windows 7 Irregular BSOD Problem - Acer Aspire with Pentium P6200

    Hello W7F members. I'm getting BSODs at irregular intervals and while using various different programs, with no real pattern involved. One thing to note is that I use the Adobe CS5 suite very often for work. I have attached a RAR with all system information and required CPU-Z screens/RAMMon...
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    Windows 7 dreamweaver 8 cannot make internet connection in Win 7 XP mode

    Hi, I have XP mode running well for several programs in Windows 7. Dreamweaver 8.02 installed fine but I cannot get a connection to the internet. Windows Explorer works fine and I can download files from within XP mode. I have the identical FTP settings that I had before on another...
    • manvan777
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    • adobe cs5 dreamweaver ftp settings internet access network settings remote server software compatibility web server windows 7 xp mode
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Computer randomly shuts down and programs stop working constantly..

    I am having a big issue with my computer. I originally ran windows xp professional until i upgraded to adobe cs5 and needed to switch to windows 7.now that i have windows 7 my programs stop working constantly. if i'm working in photoshop on a large photo the screen will go blank and a bubble...
    • shutterleftopen
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    • 64-bit adobe cs5 computer issues creative software driver issues freelance graphic design hardware image editing motherboard nvidia drivers performance issues photoshop ram shutdown issues sli system crash windows 7
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 7 32 bit to Ultimate 7 64 bit

    I purchased Windows 7 Ultimate upgrade. I did a clean install of the 32 bit upgrade to my XP Pro computer even though, according to the Windows upgrade advisor, I could install the 64 bit upgrade. This was because I was using Adobe CS3 Master series at the time. I now have Adobe CS5 Master and...
    • patlandy
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    • 32-bit 64-bit activation adobe cs5 clean install cloning compatibility error message installation master series pc upgrade support system requirements technical issues transfer program ultimate upgrade user guide windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation
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    Windows 7 Dreamweaver CS5 hangs at 100% CPU

    I have just installed the 32-bit Adobe Master Suite on my work PC and the one program I need the most (Dreamweaver) hangs at 100% at all times after opening. ALL other Adobe CS5 programs DON'T do this, and remain at a low 0-20% during idle. This just started happening about a a day ago, and...
    • shieatt
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    • 32-bit adobe cs5 application hang configuration cpu usage diagnostics dreamweaver memory leak pc troubleshooting performance reinstall safe mode software issues system resources troubleshooting virus work pc
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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