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July 20, 2018
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How activate AE CS3 Pro on Mac?

  • July 20, 2018
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Hi, ive got an older version of AE (CS3 Professional). It installed fine on my Mac but then it wants me to activate it. It's not possible, installer thinks Ive got a firewall active but I don't. Ive got an Adobe Account, can I activate it there? Thx heaps

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iMac (late 2013), 3,5 Intel I7, 32 GB

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    Correct answer John T Smith

    Are you using the special installer and serial number?

    CS3 and Acrobat 8 activation server is retired see reply #1 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2372929

    -you MUST use the special serial number AND the special installer you download, not your originals

    -above includes a link to get the special version AND links to help with activation problems

    -more information on activation problems with the new version https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900

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    John T Smith
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    John T SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 20, 2018

    Are you using the special installer and serial number?

    CS3 and Acrobat 8 activation server is retired see reply #1 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2372929

    -you MUST use the special serial number AND the special installer you download, not your originals

    -above includes a link to get the special version AND links to help with activation problems

    -more information on activation problems with the new version https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900

    Participant
    July 20, 2018

    Thanks John, I"m on it! Cheers

    Participant
    July 21, 2018

    Damn it, download always gets stuck, no matter what. This is so annoying. Internet Connection is good and stable, all blockers disabled. Any idea? Thx heaps.