If available, select for any "Feature update". 3. Manual Update (If Automatic Fails)
To resolve the error "Adobe Photoshop requires Windows 10 Anniversary Update (version 1607) or later," you must update your operating system to a supported build. This requirement typically appears when attempting to install or run or newer on an outdated version of Windows 10, United States . Why This Error Occurs If available, select for any "Feature update"
Driver and GPU compatibility Photoshop’s performance and correctness often hinge on GPU drivers and how the OS mediates GPU resources. Major Windows updates frequently include changes in the graphics driver model or Direct3D/Direct2D behavior; apps that exercise advanced GPU features can encounter subtle bugs or performance regressions when the OS or drivers behave differently. Locking to version 1607 reduces the combinatorial explosion of OS+driver states Adobe must certify against. It helps ensure that GPU-accelerated filters, real-time canvases, and sketching tablets behave predictably for most users. Locking to version 1607 reduces the combinatorial explosion