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biankas72552495
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November 22, 2017
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Problems to reactivate CS3 [CS3 is DEAD]

  • November 22, 2017
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Hello 
I have problems to re-activate CS3 . I obtained a new serial key, uninstalled the program, downloaded the Akami Net Sesssion Interface and reinstalled the software.
After restarting my computer (Dell Inspiron 15, Win10)  I opened Dreamweaver and got the same prompt : to reactivate the software.  Same with PS, InDesign etc. What went wrong?
During the reinstallation:  at no time I was prompted to put in the new serial key . I have 2 days remaining to re-activate the software - what happens after the 2 days ?This is a genuine software, please help.

Thanks Bianka

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    Correct answer Nancy OShea

    EDIT 2022: Adobe discontinued this program. Replacement CS3 installers no longer exist. Activation servers no longer exist.  CS3 is officially dead, discontinued & unsuported.

     

    The correct answer in this thread   Re-activating CS3 (Updated)
    describes the whole procedure for getting a replacement CS3 installer, a new serial number and what steps you must follow to make it work.

     

    IMPORTANT!  You need an OS user account with full admin permissions so you can uninstall and install software.

     

    If you have any old Creative Suite products on your computer, you need to uninstall them AND REMOVE the old Adobe PCD folder.

     

    Post back if you have further questions.

     

    Discussion locked to avoid further confusion on this matter.

     

    2 replies

    chrisb53276877
    chrisb53276877
    Participant
    December 15, 2017

    I have done this but after re-installation I'm still getting the same error messages.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    December 15, 2017

    Did you remove all old CS3 software and delete the old PCD folder?

    If not, you will be prompted for activation.

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    chrisb53276877
    chrisb53276877
    Participant
    December 15, 2017

    What is the PCD folder? I tried uninstalling. Manually deleting and then uninstalling and  I even ran the cleaner as some people had suggested. I have a new code but it never prompts me to enter it after reinstalling.

    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 22, 2017

    EDIT 2022: Adobe discontinued this program. Replacement CS3 installers no longer exist. Activation servers no longer exist.  CS3 is officially dead, discontinued & unsuported.

     

    The correct answer in this thread   Re-activating CS3 (Updated)
    describes the whole procedure for getting a replacement CS3 installer, a new serial number and what steps you must follow to make it work.

     

    IMPORTANT!  You need an OS user account with full admin permissions so you can uninstall and install software.

     

    If you have any old Creative Suite products on your computer, you need to uninstall them AND REMOVE the old Adobe PCD folder.

     

    Post back if you have further questions.

     

    Discussion locked to avoid further confusion on this matter.

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
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