Adobe Photoshop Requires Windows 10 Anniversary Update Version 1607 Link ((exclusive)) Jun 2026
This message appears because Adobe has progressively dropped support for older Windows 10 builds. To ensure stability, security, and access to modern GPU-accelerated features, Photoshop now requires a minimum Windows 10 version — specifically the or any newer version (e.g., 1809, 1909, 21H2, 22H2).
Look for the (e.g., 1507, 1511). If it is lower than 1607, you must update to proceed. 🚀 Step 2: How to Update to Version 1607 (or Later) This message appears because Adobe has progressively dropped
Adobe builds Photoshop using modern Windows APIs and graphics frameworks (like DirectX 12, DirectML for AI features, and Windows Ink for stylus input). These technologies were either introduced or significantly improved starting with the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. Older builds (such as version 1507 or 1511) lack the necessary system files and drivers to run Photoshop correctly. If it is lower than 1607, you must update to proceed