How to Run CS5 on a MacBook

Use CS5 design software on the go with your MacBook.

Adobe Creative Suite 5 is available as a download from Adobe's website or a boxed DVD set from retailers. CS5 contains several design programs, such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Adobe provides a serial number for each program. You need the serial numbers to run CS5 on your Mac. Whether you download the software or buy the DVDs, install and run CS5 on a MacBook in the same way.

Instructions

1. Download the software from Adobe if you chose to purchase a download directly from its website.

2. Gather the serial numbers for your programs. They're provided on the DVD cases or in the email you got from Adobe when you purchased the Web download.

3. Insert the DVD in your MacBook or double-click the DMG installation file you downloaded from Adobe. The installation wizard begins.

4. Follow the installation wizard prompts. You choose which design programs to install, and you're prompted to enter the serial numbers for each program.

5. Wait for the message that says installation is successfully completed.

6. Click on "Finder" in the Dock and click the Applications folder. Double-click the CS5 program you want to open. Single-click and drag the icon to the Dock to create a shortcut there.

7. Launch CS5 programs from the Applications folder or the Dock when you want to use them.

References

• Adobe: Install Adobe Creative Suite 5