Requires Windows 10 Anniversary Update Version 1607 Link | Adobe Photoshop

Your current Windows 10 version is older than 1607.

During the installation, your PC will restart several times. The entire process takes ~30-45 minutes. Once complete, your winver screen will show: Your current Windows 10 version is older than 1607

Adobe has implemented this requirement to ensure that Photoshop users have a stable and secure platform to work on. The Anniversary Update provides several key features that Photoshop relies on, including: Once complete, your winver screen will show: Adobe

If you're not sure if your computer can run Windows 10 Anniversary Update version 1607, you can check the system requirements for the update. These are: including enhanced security features

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update, also known as version 1607, was released in August 2016. This update brought significant improvements to the operating system, including enhanced security features, new user interface elements, and performance enhancements. Adobe Photoshop, being a resource-intensive application, relies on these updates to ensure stability and compatibility.