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mahekun-kMr4fX
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December 10, 2015
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I have Adobe Photoshop CS, an old program. I had to wipe out my computer and start again and when I re-install the program, I can't register my copy. Hope care I do that?

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I have Adobe Photoshop CS, an old program. I had to wipe out my computer and when I re-installed the program, I could not register my copy. How can I do that?

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    Correct answer kglad

    @conrad32062986t51l 

     

    you would need a compatible os to install, but even then, you can no longer activate photoshop cs and therefore cannot (easily) use beyond the 30 day trial period.

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    Participant
    September 4, 2023

    Hi

    Did you ever sort this out? I'm in the same situation, I have an old photoshop CS - I upgraded my PC and now cant install it. I don't want to buy an ongoing adobe subscription for the latest photoshop, I was happy with the old one, which was a one off charge for the liscence, but now can't use....

    kglad
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    kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    September 4, 2023

    @conrad32062986t51l 

     

    you would need a compatible os to install, but even then, you can no longer activate photoshop cs and therefore cannot (easily) use beyond the 30 day trial period.

    John T Smith
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    Community Expert
    December 10, 2015

    CS2 (and earlier) Activation Server is gone, so read below

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

    http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.html

    NOTE that CS2 will not install at all on a "modern" Mac, and when you install the special version of PPro2 on a Win7 or Win8 or Win10 computer, you MAY need to right click the program icon and select WinXP compatibility from the option popup

    mahekun-kMr4fX
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    December 10, 2015

    Sorry, How can I do that?