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jackdup456
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September 9, 2017
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How to reinstall Acrobat 7? Activation server shut down

  • September 9, 2017
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Thie original post says there is updated software so you can use acrobat 7 howeveafter clicking on numerous links I'm unable to find where I can get a working copy of Adobe  Acrobat 7  as I can't seem to reactivate mine.

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    Correct answer John T Smith

    See if this link works

    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

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    September 9, 2017

    You know Acrobat7 is really, really old software.

    Do you have an operating system that supports Acrobat7 --  Win XP or Mac 10.4?

    "Activation server unavailable" error in Adobe CS2, Acrobat 7, and Audition 3

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    jackdup456
    Participant
    September 11, 2017

    The original post stated in part

    To remedy this difficulty we have made available a version of these software titles that does not require activation for Users who have previously purchase the affected software.  For additional details and specific links to the software please see:

    Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2 products, Acrobat 7 - http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.html

    However that link does not take me to where I can download Acrobat 7 that does not required activation.

    I realize it is old software but works for what I need. I don't use it directly as such only need to be able to print to PDF and that is the only function I need.

    I am not sure what you mean by is my operating system compatible? I have Office 2003 which has Word and Excel 2003 which is really really old but they work just fine and do everything I need so have no reason to upgrade them. Same with Acrobat 7 it did everything I needed so to spend $400 to buy a new version for the limited use I have seems ridiculous. I don't understand why it wouldn't be compatible or work with newer versions of Windows as it seems odd I would have to buy new software every time Windows upgraded or came out with a new version of Windows. I have probably $7,000 or more worth of software and simply can't afford to upgrade it when a new version of Windows comes out.

    In addition Windows has the ability to run software in compatibility mode where you can specify the version you need for compatibility.

    Thank you

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    John T SmithCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 11, 2017

    See if this link works

    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