Dreamweaver 2004 - How do I activate to re-install from disc?

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May 10, 2019
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I have 2004 Dreamweaver - disc and serial number. Need to activate. Phone number for code doesn't work because Macromedia is apparently out of business. What help to get it on my computer?

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

Your software is 14 years out of date. I cannot guarantee compatibility with newer computers. Nor do I recommend using it for modern web design because it's no longer fit for that purpose.

That said, the activation servers for DW 2004 were taken offline many years ago. See link below for a new serial number that does not require activation.

Error, "Unable to Activate" in Macromedia legacy products

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Preran

Community Manager

I suggest reaching out to us using this link Contact Customer Care

Use the chat button at the bottom of the window to talk to an agent. Ensure that you have all purchase information handy before you start the conversation.

Let us know if you need more assistance.

Thanks,

Preran

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LeeHavisAuthor

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_ I already had a chat with the "customer care contact" - and they referred me to this forum. So, this is circular. The customer care person wants a 24-digit serial number, and the one I have is about 20 - but that is the way it was in 2004 when I bought the product from Macromedia, which doesn't have working numbers to contact for their help. Probably out of business, and Adobe refers me to this forum. Any other ideas?

Nancy OShea

Correct answer

Community Expert

Your software is 14 years out of date. I cannot guarantee compatibility with newer computers. Nor do I recommend using it for modern web design because it's no longer fit for that purpose.

That said, the activation servers for DW 2004 were taken offline many years ago. See link below for a new serial number that does not require activation.

Error, "Unable to Activate" in Macromedia legacy products

If that doesn't work, you can download Brackets for free. At least Brackets works on new computers and understands modern code.

Brackets - A modern, open source code editor that understands web design.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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