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January 8, 2018
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Can't Activate Dreamweaver CS3 after Windows 10 update

  • January 8, 2018
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After doing some searching, I did the following steps per previous forum answers:
Obtained a new CS3 Serial number
Un-installed my old version of CS3

Installed new version using link provided from Adobe

There should be a place where I can enter the new serial number, but it only takes me back to the original activation screen and the original error saying there is no internet connection

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    Correct answer nysnooter

    After trying several remedies, the following finally worked:

    I had to delete all of my adobe products from the computer (Photoshop, Acrobat, etc). Not just Dreamweaver

    Then I used the "Creative Cloud Cleaner tool" I found on these forums (I choose "all" for the cleaning choices)

    Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

    Then I cleared my cache

    Then I went into programs files and deleted anything that remained with "Adobe" on it

    Restarted my computer

    Then I logged into this link and got my new serial number https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/activation-fails-cs3-acrobat-8.html

    Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

    I then used the link from the above page to download a new version of Dreamweaver CS3

    This time it asked for the new serial number and it was accepted.

    I then choose "never register" when promted

    And I was able to use my program again.

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    nysnooterAuthorCorrect answer
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    January 8, 2018

    After trying several remedies, the following finally worked:

    I had to delete all of my adobe products from the computer (Photoshop, Acrobat, etc). Not just Dreamweaver

    Then I used the "Creative Cloud Cleaner tool" I found on these forums (I choose "all" for the cleaning choices)

    Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

    Then I cleared my cache

    Then I went into programs files and deleted anything that remained with "Adobe" on it

    Restarted my computer

    Then I logged into this link and got my new serial number https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/activation-fails-cs3-acrobat-8.html

    Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

    I then used the link from the above page to download a new version of Dreamweaver CS3

    This time it asked for the new serial number and it was accepted.

    I then choose "never register" when promted

    And I was able to use my program again.

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