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CS5 move to new pc

  • January 21, 2021
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Hi Guys,

 

my 8 years old (!) pc just cannot cut it anymore and I am moving my old stuff to the new pc.

 

How can I move my CS5 and Acrobat Pro 9x to my new pc? I have serial numbers etc.

I cannot seem to find a link for downloading these old versions. 

 

Please help 

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Correct answer thatsmauri

Unfortunately, Adobe does not support its older software anymore and Installers for both Creative Suite apps and Acrobat Pro 9 are no longer available:
- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/end-support-acrobat-8-reader.html

You could try out the links over at ProDesignTools, but be aware that they also may no longer work:
- https://prodesigntools.com/all-adobe-cs5-direct-download-links.html

- https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-acrobat-x-10-pro-reader-suite-direct-download-links-ddl.html


Do you still possess a DVD of your CS5?

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John T Smith
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 21, 2021

As already stated, Adobe has removed ALL public download links for serial number programs
-links are ONLY available to someone who purchased a download from Adobe
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For serial number programs you may download ONLY if you bought direct from Adobe via download
-Log-in to your account and click this link https://account.adobe.com/products
--click Order history on the left and then the link to your order that will show on the right
--and finally click the link "Downloads and serial numbers" that will appear
---as always, write the serial number in a text file AND copy that text file and the
---download file(s) to an external drive (or two) to be sure you have what you need
-if you did not buy direct from Adobe via download you must find your original install
-if you have an Education or volume license you MUST use your original media
--the link for an Education or volume license download is not available at all
-if you bought a disc and don't have a drive you will need to buy an external USB drive
-if you bought and lost a disc Adobe does not provide a replacement via download
-if you bought a download from a 3rd party vendor you will need to contact that vendor
.
When you have a download, ALWAYS copy it to at least one external device
-a usb flash drive or hard drive, or write to a CD or DVD
-plus a text file containing your serial number

Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 21, 2021

Hi @Peter6C12,

CS4, CS5 and CS6 are on life support. But they can still be activated providing you have the following:
1. original media (disks or downloads) you received at purchase and a way to read them,
2. a legitimate serial number for that version, language and platform (Win/Mac),
3. an older operating system that can support legacy 32-bit apps.
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NOTE 1 : Creative Suite installers won't work on macOS Sierra, High Sierra or Mojave without terminal workarounds. See the help article below.
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/install-creative-suite-mac-os-sierra.html

NOTE 2: Creative Suite cannot run on Catalina or Big Sur. Either downgrade your OS, set-up a virtual machine or get all new, 64-bit software. Your choice. https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

NOTE 3: Legacy Creative Suite is discontinued & unsupported. Use at your own risk.

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Beware of fake Adobe reps who may contact you privately offering to sell you software or take control of your computer. It's a scam, run away!
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3 Easy Ways to Identify Genuine Adobe Staff
https://tinyurl.com/10791730

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
thatsmauri
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thatsmauriCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 21, 2021

Unfortunately, Adobe does not support its older software anymore and Installers for both Creative Suite apps and Acrobat Pro 9 are no longer available:
- https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/end-support-acrobat-8-reader.html

You could try out the links over at ProDesignTools, but be aware that they also may no longer work:
- https://prodesigntools.com/all-adobe-cs5-direct-download-links.html

- https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-acrobat-x-10-pro-reader-suite-direct-download-links-ddl.html


Do you still possess a DVD of your CS5?