Letting the PDApp (C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE\PDApp\core) run in admin mode causes Fireworks immediately quit after opening. This is what the author an me are encountering. A few days ago this did not happen and everything was fine. Removing the Admin Mode for PDapp.exe will actually open Fireworks but then show the Trial Expired Dialog resulting in the neccessity to provide a Serial Number, which nobody has.

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Paul-M

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Hi Jan,

I think in actual fact, all the PDapp.exe trick did was suppress the trial countdown window, have you tried some of these:

1) Try running Fireworks as an adminstrator

2) If you see a 'license this software' button - click it ... in some cases this resolves the issue

3) For quite a few people uninstalling Fireworks (reboot system after uninstall) and then reinstalling with an offline installer has worked, this has worked for people on both Windows and Mac in some cases. Download an offline installer from here *IMPORTANT* you must visit this page first to set an Adobe cookie otherwise the download will fail. Install Fireworks with the installer and see if it will launch, if you see a 'license this software' button click it.

4) Make sure Fireworks is closed - Launch the Creative Cloud App, click you profile icon (top right) => and sign out, then click => file => exit to close the Creative Cloud app - Launch Firework, and you should be prompted to sign in, login with your Adobe Creative Cloud details, click the 'license this software' button if you see it, did Fireworks launch successfully?

Paul-M - Community Expert

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Right-click on Fireworks desktop icon and select Run as Administrator.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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Александр5E17Author

Participating Frequently

I have Creative Cloud All Apps. When I run it as administrator "Your trial has expired" shows up. Which makes sense since I've done a workaround (wich includes "not running it as admin").

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

1. Open CC Desktop App.
2. Click your Avatar (top right image) > Preferences > General tab > Settings. Select "Always keep Creative Cloud up to date."
3. Click on your Avatar again.
4. Sign-out of Creative Cloud.
5. Close all apps.
6. Restart your computer.
7. Open CC Desktop app.
8. Click your Avatar.
9. Sign-in with your paid Adobe ID and password.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Nancy OShea

Community Expert

Do you have a PAID Creative Cloud ALL Apps plan?

Can you download Muse? That sometimes helps Creative Cloud users get beyond the licensing prompt.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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Александр5E17Author

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Licencing promt doesn't show up.

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