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January 28, 2020
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How do I install CS3 on my new iMac [CS3 is dead]

  • January 28, 2020
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How do I install CS3 on my new iMac. I have the disks but it does not install, it just shows the disk content.  I have the serial numbers and have only installed it on my old Mac Mini years ago.

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

OPTIONS:

Photoshop or Premier Elements 2020 (approx $100, no subscription needed)

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

 

Creative Cloud Photography Plan (approx $10/month for 1 year subscription)

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

 

Creative Cloud All Apps Plan (31 + apps & services)

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

 

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 28, 2020

OPTIONS:

Photoshop or Premier Elements 2020 (approx $100, no subscription needed)

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

 

Creative Cloud Photography Plan (approx $10/month for 1 year subscription)

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

 

Creative Cloud All Apps Plan (31 + apps & services)

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

 

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3 Easy Ways to Identify Genuine Adobe Staff

https://tinyurl.com/10791730

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
johnc22714088
johnc22714088Author
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January 29, 2020

Thank you so much for the clearity in this situation, time to upgrade,  thanks again to all.

John Waller
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John WallerCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 28, 2020

Your new iMac is probably running macOS Catalina which has zero support for 32 bit software.

 

CS3 is 32 bit software so there is no way to install or run CS3 on Catalina.

 

Your only solution is to subscribe to an Adobe Cloud plan.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 28, 2020

    You don't.  Creative Suite 1 - 3 are officially dead and gone.   And CS4 - 6 are on life support. Even if you could install CS3, which is unlikely, you can't activate the software beyond its  trial period.   Time to get modern software or a paid Creative Cloud Plan.

     

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    Beware of fake Adobe reps offering to sell you software and take control of your computer.  It's a scam.  Run away! 

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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