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jillf1977
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August 1, 2017
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CS3 activation error

  • August 1, 2017
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After reinstalling CS3 I can no longer register due to the activation error.   I followed the procedures to obtain a new serial number and am still having the same error using the new serial number. 

I have been at this for 3 days, I NEED to have it fixed as I am trying to make the memorial cards for my mothers funeral in 2 days. 

Please help!

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    John Waller
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 1, 2017

    Have you uninstalled the existing CS3 and installed the new non-activation CS3?

    jillf1977
    jillf1977Author
    Participant
    August 2, 2017

    I haven't.  Where can I download the non activation?  

    John Waller
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 2, 2017

    Follow the steps here under Sign In To Begin

    Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

    The first thing it asks you to do is enter your CS3 serial number so have that handy.

    You'll then be given a new non-activation CS3 serial number plus a new link to download the non-activation version of CS3.