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paulh71298164
paulh71298164
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July 23, 2023
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I need to install InDesign CS5 on my PC, but no download link in my Adobe account

  • July 23, 2023
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I originally purchased the boxed version of CS5 which I lost after a house move. However, the download link is missing in my Adobe account but does show the serial number. I've tried the prodesigntools.com site but this just points me to the CC app version free trial. 

Can anyone help?

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Willi Adelberger
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Willi AdelbergerCommunity Expert
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July 23, 2023

Adobe CS5 is dead as dead can be. It is not running on new computer and you can't download or install it any more. 

    Peter Spier
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    Peter SpierCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 23, 2023

    Please stop telling people they cannot use old versions on systems you know nothing about. Lots of "obsolete" software can be made to run on newer PCs with a bit of tecnical knowhow and creativity, and if that's waht the user wants to do we should be trying to help, not chastise them.

      Robert at ID-Tasker
      Robert at ID-Tasker
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      July 23, 2023

      I'm pretty sure the problem is only the other way around - installing latest CC on the old system - like Windows Vista - not sure about Win7. 

       

      paulh71298164
      paulh71298164Author
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      July 23, 2023

      Thanks for the replies guys! I managed it using prodesigntools, just took a bit of digging.

      Cheers!

      Peter Spier
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      Peter SpierCommunity Expert
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      July 25, 2023

      Keep in mind that you have the base release and there are no bug patch downloads available. The only way I know to get updated program files now is to copy them from an updated backup.

      Peter Spier
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      Peter SpierCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 23, 2023

      PC or Mac? Standalone InDesign or a suite pakage?

      I have archived copies of some PC installers...

        Robert at ID-Tasker
        Robert at ID-Tasker
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        July 23, 2023

        Any chance you also have updates? 

         

        Peter Spier
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        Peter SpierCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        July 23, 2023

        Perhps not installers, but I've got some old machines lying around with program folders for updated versions that can be copied and pasted into a previously installed version. That's how I have a fully patched CS6 installed on my new laptop.

        Send me a PM with waht you need.

        BobLevine
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        BobLevineCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        July 23, 2023

        I don't think those installers are available publicly anymore. 

        Robert at ID-Tasker
        Robert at ID-Tasker
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        July 23, 2023

        I'm pretty sure it's just called "free trial" - you should be able to use your serial number - as long as activation server(s) are still online.

         

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