CS3 reinstall to new computer (I have the updated serial # and new installer on old computer)

Question

I did the recent CS3 reinstall with the updated serial #, but now I need to move the software to a new computer.  It's "installing" but I cannot open the programs or input the new serial.  Any idea for a workaround?

John T Smith · Answer

>to a new computer

Absolutely will not work on a new Mac

Two ideas that MAY work to install and/or run old programs in Windows 10
-RIGHT click the program icon or EXE and select a compatibility mode in the pop up option window
-and/or select Run as Administrator to assign FULL Windows permissions
-also https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/create-local-administrator-account-windows.html

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