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dobias
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January 3, 2019
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Activate InDesign CS2

  • January 3, 2019
  • 5 replies
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Purchased Adobe InDesign CS2 Educational Version around 2006.

Computer Crashed.

Installed the program on my new computer and will not connect to the activation process.

Tried Telephone Activation to no avail!

HOW DO I ACTIVATE THE PROGRAM?

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    Correct answer Laubender

    Hi,

    solution:

    Uninstall CS2 version and install a version that does not require activation

    "Activation server unavailable" error in Adobe CS2, Acrobat 7, and Audition 3

    Regards,

    Uwe

    5 replies

    hrantp52522977
    hrantp52522977
    Participant
    August 10, 2019

    I have the exact same problem...

    What is the direct link to the InDesign CS2 version that does not require activation?

    BobLevine
    Community Expert
    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 10, 2019

    AFAIK, those links have been removed. You'll need to contact Adobe directly.

    Good luck.

    Willi Adelberger
    Community Expert
    Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 3, 2019

    If you have a new computer it is impossible to run CS2 now. You have to upgrade to a CC Subscription version.

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    dobiasAuthor
    Participant
    January 4, 2019

    Willi,

    Thank you for your reply.

    I installed InDesign CS2 and everything worked just fine.

    Problem was that I could not Activate the program so after 30 days I

    could not use it.

    Perhaps I will just have to uninstall it after 30 days and then

    reinstall it for another 30 days.

    Frank

    BobLevine
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    BobLevineCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 4, 2019

    Unless you're running Windows XP, chances are not good that you'll get this installed and running properly. The chances decrease with 64 bit operating systems, as well.

    There is no activation for CS2.

    Derek Cross
    Community Expert
    Derek CrossCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 3, 2019

    Yeah, definitely out-of-date, you need new software to go with your new hardware!

    bucksommerkamp
    Community Expert
    bucksommerkampCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 3, 2019

    From the linked article: "Adobe no longer supports CS2 applications, which were released in 2005. Adobe strongly advises against running unsupported and outdated software."

    That's 14 years ago. If you're serious about using the program, I would strongly suggest updating to something newer.

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    Community Expert
    LaubenderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 3, 2019

    Hi,

    solution:

    Uninstall CS2 version and install a version that does not require activation

    "Activation server unavailable" error in Adobe CS2, Acrobat 7, and Audition 3

    Regards,

    Uwe

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    dobiasAuthor
    Participant
    January 3, 2019

    Uwe,

    Does this mean I have to purchase a new version?

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    Community Expert
    LaubenderCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 3, 2019

    Did you read the linked article?

    Follow the described steps.

    If you are lucky you will be able to install that special CS2 version on your operating system.

    No activation necessary. No purchase necessary.

    Regards,
    Uwe

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