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testt66657423
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Mar 4, 2018 9:14 AM UTC
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Creative Suite 3 - new installation - download failed - Akamai NetSession

Hi,

I need to re-install CS3 on my new Mac (macOS Sierra Version 10.12.6).

Using FF 58.0 I tried to download the installtion files from: Neue Seriennummer erhalten | CS3, Acrobat 8

However, installtion of Akamai NetSession Interface failes. So I cannot download the installtion files for CS3.

Waht should I do? Any ideas?

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Participating Frequently
Dec 26, 2018 12:59 AM UTC

I need help!~  willing to pay $ for help..

i have original adobe cs3 masters collection on cd

Im using windows 10

adobe has instructed for cs3 - the cloud software will not work! so they gave me files to download...

i downloaded files form adobe online as instructed - & it simply does not install or work!

please help... david - Sydney - Australia

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kglad
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Dec 26, 2018 1:21 AM UTC

what problem did you see when trying to install (and what os)?

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Participating Frequently
Dec 26, 2018 1:23 AM UTC

kglad,

it was windows OS - windows 10 on PC

this was my entry point link...as instructed by adobe:

Obtain a new serial number | CS3, CS4

this link above asked me to type my original cs3 masters cd-serial key

then it took me to a page which told me to DELETE any cs3 adobe software from my pc & restart

then on the same page,

Download replacement CS3 installer:

3 files to download...for WINDOWS

i downloaded ALL of them...

LASTLY:

4 – Install

Do one of the following:

  • If the installer launches automatically, follow the onscreen instructions. If asked to install the download manager, click OK.
  • If the installer doesn’t start, wait for all the files to download completely. Then locate the download files, and double-click the .EXE file (Windows) or .DMG file (Mac OS). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

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so i followed this & all i receive is a folder on my desktop names adobe CS3 - but this folder contains no EXECUTABLE fiiles... it is just a folder with documentation... no actual software or programs! & nothing is actually installed in my programs on the pc.

im stuck ?

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testt66657423
Participant
Mar 4, 2018 7:50 PM UTC

Hi,

I didn't know. It just says installation fails, due to an error. I should contact the producer. Please, see screenshot (in German):

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testt66657423
Participant
Mar 4, 2018 8:05 PM UTC

Akamia support team just answered me:

"Please be aware that the installation on Mac OS Sierra it is known to fail with the following error (screenshot attached). According to apple support forum, it is likely a bug on the mac OS. Here a reference document:https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7770207"

Attached was the error message from my last post. That's no good news for Sierra users...

Maybe someone else has an idea how I can download and install CS3 on my new machine?

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Participating Frequently
Sep 6, 2018 5:42 PM UTC

Hi,

I'm having the same issue trying to do the same thing, download CS3 with a new serial number. I'm on OS 10.6.8 using FireFox.

Did you ever figure out how to get it to work? This is the error message I get:

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kglad
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Mar 4, 2018 10:23 AM UTC

you have to get the serial number and cs3 version offered in exchange for your serial number via that link.

try a different browser.

[moved from Creative Suites to Downloading, Installing, Setting Up]

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testt66657423
Participant
Mar 4, 2018 10:47 AM UTC

Hi kglad,

I have already exchanged the serial number.

Now, I need to download the installation file for CS 3 from this website. Therefore, I need first to download and install the Akamia NetSession Interface. But this doesn't work.

I have now tried Safari Version 11.0.3 (12604.5.6.1.1). The download of Akamia wokrs but installation failed again.

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kglad
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Mar 4, 2018 2:37 PM UTC

why did installation fail?  ie, was there an error message?

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