Copying Photoshop from Desktop to Laptop?

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/14/2005 01:31:20 PM · #1

Hey, I've got a question.

I've got Photoshop 7.0 on my desktop. I don't have the CD. Is there a way to zip/copy/burn/anything-at-all so that I can install it on my laptop?

Or is Photoshop so protected nowadays that it's impossible?

Any help is appreciated!

Katy

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

12/14/2005 01:35:09 PM · #2

How was PS 7 installed in the first place? Was it from a download or from a CD? Either way you need to use the original package to install it on your laptop. Installing most programs is more than just copying and pasting some files.

drz01

Pentax K50

Pentax SMC DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 AL WR

12/14/2005 01:37:12 PM · #3

In a word no. When you install a program it weaves itself into many places including your registry. So each install is unique to each machine.

Katmystiry

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/14/2005 01:37:24 PM · #4

You can only do this by installing the software. Once installed it can not be "copied" to another computer.

Originally posted by kdkaboom:

lowonenergy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/14/2005 01:40:03 PM · #5

But u can share it via your network, so u can open it on your Laptop.

kirbic

Canon EOS R5

Canon RF 24-70mm f/2.8 L IS

12/14/2005 01:53:41 PM · #6

Other than having the original CD (or other install media) the only other option is if both 'pooters are running XP, you may be able to MOVE the application over a network connection. Probably doesn't help, since you'd ideally want to use it in both places.
Another alternative is to contact Adobe for replacement media. Assuming your license is legal, that is a viable option.
If you cannot avail yourself of replacement media, I'd suggest buying a (previously unregistered) version off ebay... be careful there, make sure it has not been previously registered!
One final option, install GIMP on the laptop, that's what I currently have on my work laptop, and it is working fine.

12/14/2005 01:57:04 PM · #7

Thanks for the replies, guys!

I originally installed photoshop via a very ill-legal download from a friend, which is why I'm cd-less. I know, I'm not proud of it!

Originally posted by lowonenergy:

But u can share it via your network, so u can open it on your Laptop.

This interests me! I would be able to open it, while connected to a network (I'd have to CREATE that network first), but I wouldn't be able to have Photoshop on the laptop always, huh? Is there a way to install it thru the network? I'm really not smart on this sort of stuff!

Tamron SP AF 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical IF for Canon

12/14/2005 01:59:10 PM · #8

Originally posted by kirbic:

Ahhh, you have answered my questions here about the network. Thank you! GIMP is free, right, or atleast cheap? I am addicted to photoshop, but am sick of being tied to it at home. The prospect of me buying any software at that price is just...uhuhnope. I will take a look at ebay, though honestly, ebay freaks me out. It's so sketchy!

Thanks so much for your help!

Katy

nards656

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

12/14/2005 02:03:10 PM · #9

GIMP is free and very powerful. Not an exact swap by any means, but I'll ne'er be able to afford an uptodate PS, so GIMP it is for me.

//www.gimp.org

Canon EF 55-200mm f/4.5-5.6 II USM

12/14/2005 02:08:47 PM · #10

Originally posted by nards656:

GIMP is free and very powerful. Not an exact swap by any means, but I'll ne'er be able to afford an uptodate PS, so GIMP it is for me.

//www.gimp.org

I think this is a healthy compromise :)

I'm going to download GIMP now and just...BE OKAY with my photoshop withdrawals when I'm not at home heheh

Thanks again for all the advice!

Katy

Prof_Fate

12/14/2005 02:13:08 PM · #11

It can be done easily...

BUT it is not legal to do so. you may have only one copy. You must have the original CD (you know. proof you boght it)

PS 7 installs itself in a subdirectoy. drag and drop that subdirectory and it will run from the new location. This works with all the older adobe software. This is how sotware is SUPPOSED to work, according to MS - software that spreads itslef al lover teh hard drive like a bad weed causes all sorts of issues regarding dupicate file names, file versions, etc.

It might matter on how it was first installed. I have personally moved 5.5 and 7 form one HD to another when upgrding HDs - faster and easier then reinstalling everything. My current 'puter is on it's third C drive and second OS.

PS CS stopped this.

orussell

Canon EOS Rebel T6s

12/14/2005 02:16:58 PM · #12

Does anyone know off hand if you can acquire a second license of a legal copy to put on a second machine and the cost?

Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

12/14/2005 02:22:01 PM · #13

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

See, I don't have the CD...which is why I'm having such issues to begin with. It's also why the whole notion of "reinstall" is just not applicable. But say I did create a network between desktop and laptop - would I be able to do the whole drag/drop dealie? While I'm not a real 'puter geek, I am a fast learner :) :)

There is also the possibility that when I go down to DC next week for christmas, I can hit up my aunt's company software collection and see what they've got hehehe :)

Thanks for your input, Prof!

lowonenergy

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

12/14/2005 02:23:07 PM · #14

u can buy PS7.0 for a cheap price, and then buy a upgrade?
It's cheaper then Photoshop CS2 new version I think, maybe that's an option?

GeneralE

Canon PowerShot S3 IS

12/14/2005 02:24:12 PM · #15

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

PS 7 installs itself in a subdirectoy. drag and drop that subdirectory and it will run from the new location. This works with all the older adobe software. This is how sotware is SUPPOSED to work, according to MS - software that spreads itslef al lover teh hard drive like a bad weed causes all sorts of issues regarding dupicate file names, file versions, etc.

It might matter on how it was first installed. I have personally moved 5.5 and 7 form one HD to another when upgrding HDs - faster and easier then reinstalling everything. My current 'puter is on it's third C drive and second OS.

PS CS stopped this.

It does this even better on a Macintosh. Adobe actually recognizes the reality of modern working conditions, and the current license should allow you to legally install on one desktop and one laptop unit -- they are mainly concerned that you are not running the two copies simultaneously.

I work at a service bureau which has a contract with Adobe -- they don't really care how many machines the software's installed on, but it will detect a running copy over the network and refuse to launch. Most of the other desktop publishing programs work the same way.

theSaj

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

12/14/2005 03:32:06 PM · #16

Originally posted by kdkaboom:

Is it a legal copy? if so,you should be able to purchase a replacement CD from Adobe. If not, you're SOL.

*shrug*

Prof_Fate

12/14/2005 03:56:29 PM · #17

i think you can get teh educational version of PS CS2 for $280 at //www.campustech.com

digitalpins

Canon EOS-60D

Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM

12/14/2005 04:04:42 PM · #18

Originally posted by Prof_Fate:

i think you can get teh educational version of PS CS2 for $280 at //www.campustech.com

wow $374 for the adobe suite I need someone who's in school, gotta track someone down now, going to look who I know now

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

12/14/2005 08:23:43 PM · #19

Originally posted by digitalpins:

wow $374 for the adobe suite I need someone who's in school, gotta track someone down now, going to look who I know now

um. hello. you know ME. i'm a student! jeez! :)

if i can be of service, let me know, k?

i might've solved my problems. a friend bought an arabic version of photoshop cs off ebay and it requires nada on the registration, so after xmas i'ma gonna head on over to her place for a bit of dling.

but until then, i am downloading gimp.

but hey...does adobe offer, like, a trial of photoshop? like, say, a free 30 dayer to hold me over thru my trip out of town??

cpanaioti

Canon EOS-40D

12/14/2005 08:25:44 PM · #20

Originally posted by kdkaboom:

Originally posted by digitalpins:
wow $374 for the adobe suite I need someone who's in school, gotta track someone down now, going to look who I know now

um. hello. you know ME. i'm a student! jeez! :)

if i can be of service, let me know, k?

i might've solved my problems. a friend bought an arabic version of photoshop cs off ebay and it requires nada on the registration, so after xmas i'ma gonna head on over to her place for a bit of dling.

but until then, i am downloading gimp.

but hey...does adobe offer, like, a trial of photoshop? like, say, a free 30 dayer to hold me over thru my trip out of town??

They do.