This error typically appears when you are trying to install or run a version of Adobe Photoshop (starting with CC 2018 v19.1) that requires a specific minimum security and feature baseline from Windows.
The error message "Adobe Photoshop requires Windows 10 Anniversary update (version 1607) or later" This error typically appears when you are trying
What is Windows 10 Anniversary Update (Version 1607)? After clicking the link, use the “Update now”
Run the tool and follow the prompts to upgrade your system to the latest compatible version. ⚠️ Important Compatibility Notes The error message "Adobe Photoshop requires Windows 10
Since version 1607 is quite old (released in 2016), your Windows Update might not find it automatically if you have been offline or have a corrupted update cache. Option A: Standard Windows Update (Recommended) Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update. Click Check for updates.
Check your current Windows version:
Press Windows Key + R, type winver, and press Enter.
Look for “Version” (e.g., Version 1607, 1809, 21H2, 22H2).
32-bit vs. 64-bit: Photoshop CC 2019 and later only support 64-bit versions of Windows. If you have a 32-bit OS, you cannot run newer Photoshop versions.
setup.exe.