Message when installing the Adobe photoshop 6.0 for windows 7 sp1 without supporting an activex feature.

Question

When i try to install the Adobe photoshop 6.0 for windows 7 sp1 on my Toshiba laptop and you may see a program needs to open the file, while opening and you cannot use the setup progress at the time. It because this installation requires an Activex control needs to be supported on my program. Give me to resolve it?

Answer 1

To resolve the issue with installing Adobe Photoshop 6.0 on Windows 7 SP1 without supporting an ActiveX feature:

Adobe Photoshop 6.0 is an older software version and might not be fully compatible with more recent operating systems like Windows 7 SP1. ActiveX controls, commonly used in older Windows applications, may not be supported due to security or compatibility issues. Here are a few steps you might try:

1. Run as Administrator: Try running the installation file as an administrator. Right-click the installation file and select "Run as administrator."

2. Compatibility Mode: Run the installation in compatibility mode. Right-click the installation file, go to "Properties," then the "Compatibility" tab. Check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select an older version of Windows that was around Adobe Photoshop 6.0's release, such as Windows XP.

3. Update Windows: Ensure that your Windows 7 SP1 is fully updated. Check for updates and install any available updates.

4. ActiveX Installation: Ensure that Internet Explorer is installed and updated, as ActiveX is primarily supported and enabled through Internet Explorer. You may need to adjust ActiveX settings in your IE browser options.

5. Virtual Machine/Older System: If possible, use a virtual machine or an older computer system that already runs a compatible version of Windows where Photoshop 6.0 is known to work.

6. Upgrade Photoshop: Consider upgrading to a newer version of Photoshop that is fully compatible with Windows 7, or later versions, if available.

Please note that maintaining software compatibility with modern operating systems is crucial for both functionality and security, so consider consulting Adobe's support resources for further assistance or alternatives.