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August 19, 2016
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Installed the trial version of CS5.5 but serial number problem

  • August 19, 2016
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I have downloaded from the Adobe website the Windows version of Adobe CS5.5 Master Collection onto my computer and can get the programs to run only if I install as a trial version. I have a legitimate for serial number for Master Collection. The installer clearly displays the words Adobe CS5.5 Master Collection in the top  left corner of the installer.  There is a drop down menu to select product, but while I can see other CS5.5 products, none of these menu items is Master Collection. I  also tried using the serial number one product at a time, by installing InDesign, I can see the product up and running on my computer, but according to the installer:  "The serial number you entered is valid but a qualifying product cannot be found on this computer". 

I also did try opening the adobe site while logged in, I don't know if that is the same as Adobe Live. Are CS5.5 Master Collection products connected to the CS live?  I tried to register through that and got the message ''Could not start your CS Live subscription, try again later''. 

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    thanachais9484697
    Participant
    January 10, 2017

    I installed Adobe CS5.5 onto a new laptop via download

    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 19, 2016

    That "sounds" like you have installed an upgrade version, and the activation process is asking for the serial number for your previous product to prove you qualify for the upgrade

    What shows in your account history?

    https://accounts.adobe.com/ then click Plans & Products at the top to find a list of your programs and serial numbers

    Participating Frequently
    August 19, 2016

    Thanks. My account says under the Products tab I have a serial number for Adobe Creative Suite 3 and a serial number for Adobe CS5.5 Master Collection.