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bogrosemary
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August 12, 2013
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Installing CS4/5 on new laptop without disks?

  • August 12, 2013
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I am picking up a new PC laptop this afternoon, and I plan on deactivate and removing CS5 from my old laptop. I have the originial, registered, CS4 disks as well as the CS5 upgrade disks (both Design Premium, if that helps any), but the new laptop does not have a disk drive. What is the best way to install CS on the new laptop?

Additionally, would I have to first install CS4 and then follow with the upgrade? I can't recall exactly what, but I do remember running into some issues when I first did this about 3 years ago (and have had resulting error messages since then that I'd love to avoid on the new computer).

Many thanks in advance.

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Correct answer kglad

no, you only need to install cs5.  you will be prompted for the serial numbers of both your cs4 and your cs5 upgrade.

if you follow all 7 steps, you can dl a trial via one of the links on this page:  http://prodesigntools.com/all-adobe-cs5-direct-download-links.html

and activate with your serial number.

if you have a dl problem, you didn't follow all 7 steps.  typically, failure to meticulously follow steps 1,2 and/or 3 is the problem.

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kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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August 12, 2013

no, you only need to install cs5.  you will be prompted for the serial numbers of both your cs4 and your cs5 upgrade.

if you follow all 7 steps, you can dl a trial via one of the links on this page:  http://prodesigntools.com/all-adobe-cs5-direct-download-links.html

and activate with your serial number.

if you have a dl problem, you didn't follow all 7 steps.  typically, failure to meticulously follow steps 1,2 and/or 3 is the problem.

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bogrosemaryAuthor
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August 12, 2013

Thank you. Two questions:

  • What is the benfit of downloading a trial?
  • Where do I find links to download full CS5 using my serial numbers?
kglad
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kgladCommunity Expert
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August 12, 2013

the only downloads available are trials unless you registered your software with adobe and have links available in your account when you sign in.

the trials activate to full versions with valid serial numbers.

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