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Paola in Boston
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March 4, 2021
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install CS5.5 on second PC? I have the discs and my serial number

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Can I still install CS5.5 in 2021?  I own the discs and have my serial number so can I still install it on a second PC with errors?

Thanks!

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Correct answer Dov Isaacs

In theory, yes, recognizing that (1) Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7 and (2) Adobe hasn't supported the CS5.5 applications in many years. You may find “issues” if you have any other newer Adobe applications already installed.

 

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Abambo
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AbamboCommunity Expert
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March 4, 2021

Hi Paola,

 

Sure. You are allowed to install your old CS5.5 programs on up to 2 computers and as of my knowledge, the activation servers are still active.

 

I have however no idea what you mean with "second PC with errors"? Does this mean that your current PC has errors, and you want to change to a different machine? If yes deactivate the first install after activation of the second install. You will keep as such your second activation reserved... 😉

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Paola in BostonAuthor
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March 4, 2021

I made a mistake: I meant to say "can I install CS5.5 with my discs on a second computer WITHOUT any error messages during the install?

 

I know I'm allowed to install it on two computers at the same time and I want it installed on my second new comupter because my old computer is having hard drive issues and if it dies, I want to be sure to have CS5.65 already installed on my sencond brand new laptop.

Thanks so VERY much for your help.

 

 

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Paola in BostonAuthor
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March 4, 2021

I own CS5.5 on discs and need to install it on a second Windows 7 PC, so can I still install it with my discs and serial number without any issues or errors/

Thanks to anyone who will help!

Dov Isaacs
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March 4, 2021

In theory, yes, recognizing that (1) Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7 and (2) Adobe hasn't supported the CS5.5 applications in many years. You may find “issues” if you have any other newer Adobe applications already installed.

 

- Dov Isaacs, former Adobe Principal Scientist (April 30, 1990 - May 30, 2021)
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Paola in BostonAuthor
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March 4, 2021

Hi Dov,

This is a fresh installl of Windows 7 Pro 64 bit on a new laptop so there's nothing Adobe installed.

All I want to do is install my CS5.5 discs on this new laptop so you're saying I should have no problems. is that correct?

 

Of course i know Windows 7 and CS5 are no longer supported but I can't afford a subscription and I paid a lot for CS5.

Thnaks!

 

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