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October 8, 2018
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Dreamweaver CS3 renewal

  • October 8, 2018
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Hi, I have an old DW CS3.

But I 'like to use it again.

I have serial number. What can I do?

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    Correct answer Jon Fritz

    To install CS3 or Acrobat 8, go to this page...

    https://landing.adobe.com/en/na/products/creative-cloud/ctir-2113-exchange-serial-number-cs3-4.html

    ...and follow the instructions given here...

    https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900


    Essentially, what you'll be doing, is downloading an offline-activated version of the software and using your current activation info to get an offline activation number. You will no longer install from your disks, but from the download available at the first link above.

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 8, 2018

    CS3 activation servers were taken offline.  You will need to obtain a new installer and serial number. The correct answer below will take you through all the steps. 

    Re-activating CS3 (Updated)

    Keep in mind, CS3 is 11 year old software.  It might not be compatible with newer OSs.

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      istvanb95585651
      istvanb95585651Author
      Participant
      October 9, 2018

      Dear Nancy,

      I have a solution.

      Thank you,

      best regards:

      Istvan

      Jon Fritz
      Community Expert
      Jon FritzCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      October 8, 2018

      To install CS3 or Acrobat 8, go to this page...

      https://landing.adobe.com/en/na/products/creative-cloud/ctir-2113-exchange-serial-number-cs3-4.html

      ...and follow the instructions given here...

      https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900


      Essentially, what you'll be doing, is downloading an offline-activated version of the software and using your current activation info to get an offline activation number. You will no longer install from your disks, but from the download available at the first link above.

      istvanb95585651
      istvanb95585651Author
      Participant
      October 9, 2018

      Dear John,

      Thank you, it works!!!

      Best regards:

      Istvan

      C
      cdeatherage
      Inspiring
      October 8, 2018

      It likely depends upon what your current computer operating system is. If you are running Windows 10 or the latest or fairly recent Mac OS, there is a good possibility that your operating system will not be compatible with CS3. If you are still running an older system, the answer is still maybe, yet again unlikely, because the install process will attempt (and fail) to connect with Adobe servers that have been retired.

      Chris

        istvanb95585651
        istvanb95585651Author
        Participant
        October 9, 2018

        Dear Chris,

        thank you,

        now I have a solution.

        Thank you.

        Best regards:

        Istvan

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