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HopefulGuy
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October 6, 2021
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Re-install CS3 Design Premium Qualifying Program Error

  • October 6, 2021
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how can I re-install and re-activate CS-3 on a new pc? Although the product is no longer supported I should be able to re-install and activate the product.
I want to use the Adobe PDF Pro 8 but cant use it until I launch and activate Photoshop or one of the other programs in the Suite first then Qualifying Program Error.
I upgraded from CS2 Premium to CS3 Design Premium with WEB Standard back in 2007.
I dont need the others as I have a subscription for some of them.
Can this be achieved or have I just got a useless (expensive) box of Adobe Product?

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    Correct answer John Waller
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    Can this be achieved or have I just got a useless (expensive) box of Adobe Product?

     

    Unfortunately not. CS3 is a dead product and can no longer be activated.

     

    See the official confirmation from Adobe: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite.html

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    John Waller
    Community Expert
    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 6, 2021
    quote

    Can this be achieved or have I just got a useless (expensive) box of Adobe Product?

     

    Unfortunately not. CS3 is a dead product and can no longer be activated.

     

    See the official confirmation from Adobe: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite.html

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      Gazaah
      Participant
      October 6, 2021

      Hey thanks John,
      I know that CS3 (and a lot of other progs) are old but I, like many people, still use win 7 pro for certain work.
      I think the 'system' of registration and activation STINKS as I am now hung out to dry by Adobe..
      Adobe should give every customer with product purchased product outright and no longer supported, a serial number that will activate their products paid for and owned in perpetutory.
      I think there is a case of unfair and unreasonable denial of use here.
      I have wasted my hard earned $$$ buying these products outright in good faith with no way of continued use through no fault of my own.

      Wrong Adobe 😞

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      Lumigraphics
      Legend
      October 6, 2021

      Adobe did have a downloadable version with perpetual serial number for a few years, but that has been discontinued. You missed your chance to get it.

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      AmebrCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      October 6, 2021

      I think I remember reading that Adobe turned of the activation servers for CS3 quite some years ago - I want to say at least 5 years ago? Unless someone comes along with better news, I suspect you have an expensive bookend.

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