adobe photoshop (unable to activate]

Question

hello and good day, I have a problem that my adobe photoshop needs activation, but when trying to go online to activate it, it fails simply stating that I must call in my activation, so I tried calling the number then it said that it dosent support activation over the telephone anymore, can someone help me to activate my photoshop,, as I do not have enough money to purchase the newest version for this. thanks again. and any help would be appreciated. thanks.

John Waller · Accepted Answer

If you're trying to activate Photoshop CS, it won't work. The activation server for CS2 and older versions was shut down by Adobe a few years ago.

You must now download a special, non-activation version of CS2 from

Error: "Activation Server Unavailable" | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3

Install then enter the special, non-activation serial number provided at that link. Your existing serial number will no longer work.

John T Smith · Answer

When you ask a question you need to provide some basic information

-Forum quick start https://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-5601

Mac or Windows, and EXACTLY which version of the operating system?

Recent Mac AND Windows operating systems have been known to cause "odd" problems

Are you using a computer Administrator account with full read/write permission?

Exactly which version of the program do you have that is causing problems?

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