trying to download CS5 extended on a new laptop with no disk drive. Do not have my old activation serial number to do it online...any help much appreciated.

you need your serial number to activate.

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• Suites and Programs:  CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4 | CS3
• Acrobat:  XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
• Premiere Elements:  12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
• Photoshop Elements:  12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7
• Lightroom:  5.6| 5 | 4 | 3
• Captivate:  8 | 7 | 6 | 5
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