Adobe Photoshop Requires Windows 10 Anniversary Update -version 1607- ✧

When launching Adobe Photoshop, users on older operating systems may encounter the error: . This requirement was introduced starting with Photoshop CC 2018 (version 19.1) , as Adobe aligned its support with Microsoft’s own lifecycle for older Windows builds. Why This Requirement Exists

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 When launching Adobe Photoshop, users on older operating

Windows 10 version 1607 (codenamed "Redstone 1") was a major milestone released in August 2016. Modern versions of Photoshop rely on system-level architecture and drivers—such as DirectX 12 support—that are only present in version 1607 or newer. Adobe typically only provides technical support and security fixes for the current and one previous version of its software, necessitating a modern OS. How to Fix the Error 1. Verify Your Current Version Adobe typically only provides technical support and security

Developer tooling and runtimes OS updates often refresh the system C runtime, Windows SDKs, and debugging tools. Compilers, libraries, and platform-debugging hooks that ship with a given SDK affect build targets and supported behaviors. By targeting 1607, Adobe aligns Photoshop’s build and test matrix to a stable set of system runtimes and APIs, simplifying development and QA while reducing obscure bugs that only appear on older or inconsistent environments. and debugging tools.

Once you successfully install Windows 10 Version 1607 or higher: