How can I reinstall my older products? CS2 and CS3?

Question

I bought CS2. I also got the download after Adobe messed up the registration. I would now like to install on another laptop. It needs the serial number. The number that is listed on the desktop version is not accepted.

I do not want to use the Creative Cloud. I am taking all my windows OS computers offline and moving to Linux. I really dislike the Gimp and Inkscape so I will dual boot. I do have an older version on disc - Illustrator 9 plus the non-usable CS2 install

How do I move or reinstall Illustrator?

Thanks

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John T Smith · Accepted Answer

CS2 + Acrobat 7 + Audition 3 (AND EARLIER) Activation Server is gone, so read below

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs2-product-downloads.html?promoid=19SCDRQK

You MUST use the special version and serial number on the page, not your original disc or serial number

Lost information - see reply #1 in https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2008767

- page has links to programs to find an installed serial number in Mac or Windows

- includes link to your Adobe account to check for registered serial numbers

- when you find your serial number(s) write them down and put in a desk drawer

John T Smith · Answer

When you go to the special CS2 page to download the installer, you must use the matching serial number for the product

IE - a suite serial number is for the suite of programs, you need an Illustrator number if you are using an Illustrator installer

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