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August 16, 2026
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CS6 Master Collection perpetual license – orphaned activation cannot be deactivated

  • August 16, 2026
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I legally own a perpetual Adobe Creative Suite 6 Master Collection license.

The Adobe activation server reports that my serial number is already activated
on two computers. In reality, I currently have access to only one activated
computer. The second activation belongs to an old system/computer that no
longer exists, so it is impossible for me to deactivate it locally.

My Adobe account shows no activated devices, which is expected because remote
device deactivation is only supported for Creative Cloud applications.

I am not asking for technical support for an unsupported CS6 application.
I am asking Adobe to correct/reset an orphaned server-side activation record
for a perpetual license that I purchased.

Could an Adobe employee please escalate this to the licensing/activation team?

I can provide the serial number and proof of purchase privately if required.

    Correct answer kglad

    they can’t do that.

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    leo.r
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    Community Expert
    August 16, 2026


    As ​@kglad  has already said, even Adobe employees can’t do it anymore. CS6 has been taken off life support entirely. For more expanded discussions, you can see the thread below (as well as look for other threads on the subject):
     

     

    kglad
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    kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 16, 2026

    they can’t do that.