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

: Some specialized devices, like the Cintiq Companion 2, faced "time-locks" where they could not be updated to newer OS versions, rendering them unable to run the latest Photoshop releases. Evolutionary Timeline

: The standard Windows Update tool sometimes failed to recognize that a major version leap (like moving to 1607) was available. Manual Fixes : Experts often recommended using the Windows Update Assistant : Some specialized devices, like the Cintiq Companion

If you're currently running an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7 or Windows 8.1, you may need to upgrade to Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607) or later to continue using the latest versions of Photoshop. Adobe often introduces features that rely on newer

Adobe often introduces features that rely on newer Windows APIs found in specific updates. For instance, high-density monitor support and per-monitor scaling improvements became standard in later Windows 10 builds. : Some specialized devices