If you see an error message stating that "Adobe Photoshop requires Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) or later," it means your current operating system version is too old to support the version of Photoshop you are trying to install or run. Modern versions of Photoshop (starting from release 19.1 in 2018) officially require version 1607 as the bare minimum, with newer versions of Photoshop often requiring version 1809 or higher. Why This Requirement Exists
Hardware limits: If your PC is very old, it may not be able to handle the Anniversary Update or newer. In this case, you may need to install an older version of Photoshop (like CS6 or early CC versions) that supports your current OS. 🔍 Troubleshooting the Error
- Photoshop CC 2018 (version 19.x)
- Photoshop CC 2019 (version 20.x)
If you're having trouble installing Photoshop-related apps from the Microsoft Store, this guide covers essential troubleshooting steps: