If you are a graphic designer, illustrator, or digital artist running an older macOS version, you might be searching for a standalone, permanent solution for Adobe Illustrator CC 2020. Why 2020? Many users consider it the "stable goldilocks" version—modern enough to handle multi-artboard workflows and variable fonts, yet old enough to avoid the aggressive cloud authentication and subscription checks of newer releases.
If the version isn't strictly "pre-activated," you will need to use a patching tool (like Adobe Zii) included in your download. Open the patcher tool. What's new in Adobe Illustrator CC 2020: If
Alternatively, manually edit /etc/hosts via Terminal: Go to the Adobe website and sign in to your Adobe account