Re-install of CS3 design Premium

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August 7, 2017
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After a system restore via Time Machine, my CS3 suite would not open any of the programs. (Obviously on OS X)

With the activation servers gone away, I downloaded the special CS3 version supplied by Adobe. The problem is, it will not install because I cannot deactivate the version that is on the machine now. The reason is that the program that is on the machine now refuses to open. So I cannot deactivate it.

Is there any other way that I can deactivate the software on the machine now so that the special version of CS3 will install?

Thanks in advance, Mike -

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Correct answer Peru Bob

Go here and ask to only have your deactivations reset when you get to the chat option:

Contact Customer Care

Peru Bob

Correct answer

Community Expert

Go here and ask to only have your deactivations reset when you get to the chat option:

Contact Customer Care

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Peru Bob,

CS3 & Acrobat 8 Activation Servers were retired. Users must log-in to receive a new download and serial number.

Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

mikec2576551,

Use the CS Cleaner Tools to wipe all traces of Creative Suite 3 from your system.

Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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DShelton

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I need help too, I can't use my adobe products I bought many years ago. They said I need to come here to get an activation code or something. They refuse to help me over the phone even though they generated a new code for my friend just last week. Very unhappy.

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