Adobe Photoshop CC 2018 (version 19.1) and newer releases explicitly require or later . If your system is running an older build, such as version 1507 or 1511, you will encounter compatibility errors during installation. Why this version is required
Sometimes the Windows Update service gets stuck and refuses to offer the Anniversary Update automatically. You can manually force the update: Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) Adobe Photoshop
. This shift occurred because Adobe aligned its software support with Microsoft’s own lifecycle, which ended support for versions older than 1607. Core System Requirements You can manually force the update:
If you encounter an error stating "Photoshop requires Windows 10 (version 1607) or later," follow these steps: Check Your Version , and press Enter to see your current Windows build. Update Windows Windows Update Assistant to force an update to the latest supported version. Clean Installation Update Windows Windows Update Assistant to force an