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mikew38443401
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August 29, 2016
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Downloading previously purchased CS5

  • August 29, 2016
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  Hi all,

I have paid for a subscription to CS5 and had it on my mac previously. I have since had to wipe the computer to speed it up and I now need to redownload all of the programs I had on it before the wipe, including the Creative Suite. I am unable to find the place to redownload the apps on Adobe's site without being redirected to the page where it encourages me to purchase The Cloud version of the CS.

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    mikew38443401
    Participating Frequently
    August 30, 2016

    I got it to let me install CS 5.5, (the furthest I've  gotten yet) but then when I attempted to use my serial number, it said it was invalid.

    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 31, 2016

    @mikew, Error: "The serial number is not valid for this product" | Adobe Creative Suite

    @sergP, Download Adobe CS5 Free Trials – All Direct Links without Akamai | ProDesignTools

    @janets:

    start at the top and work your way down applying applicable fixes until your problem is resolved.

    if cc (win):  https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/creative-cloud-desktop-application-failed.html

    if, your error is:

    "Installer failed to initialize. File not found." or "Installer failed to initialize. This could be due to missing files."

    first, rename OOBE Folder to OOBE.old.

    to find OOBE:

    64 bit win OS: Program Files x86\Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

    32 bit win OS: Program Files \Common Files\Adobe\OOBE

    mac os: HD>library>application support>adobe>caps

    mac os: USER>library>application support>adobe>OOB

    if that fails or isn't the exact error you see, uninstall, clean (http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html) and reinstall.

    if you're using a dvd to install:

    copy the disc contents to a desktop directory and install from that directory.

    if you're using a mac:

    1. Try to Create a new user account in Mac with Administrator Priviledges.

    2. Login to the New user, Navigate to Mac HD> Application> Utilities> Adobe Installer folder, Locate products like Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Adobe Air and un-install them

    3. Navigate to User Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

    4. Navigate to Mac HD> Library> Application Support> Adobe and move Adobe to Trash.

    5. Start the installation again.

    if everything applicable above fails, check your installation logs:

    http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/troubleshoot-install-using-logs-elements.html

    SergiP
    Participant
    August 31, 2016

    Hi, thanks a lot! but I think this is not my problem... I download perfectly cs5 english version but when I start the installation and I have put my serial number says that is not a correct number, and of course it is!! so if is not about the difference between the English version and the multilingual version I don't know what is the problem.

    As you can see from this page page Descargar productos de Adobe Creative Suite 5  we cannot donwload the multilingual version, it doesn't exist even we bought it!! why? I don't know but I guess from others forum that probably this is our problem.

    Is it possible to donwload the multilingual version that was sold in our country?

    Thanks again 

    mikew38443401
    Participating Frequently
    August 30, 2016

    Thanks for the reply. So if I have Creative Cloud also downloaded on my computer, will uninstalling it and performing the "clean" help me install CS 5.5?

    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 30, 2016

    probably not.

    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 29, 2016

    Downloadable installation files available:

    Download and installation help for Adobe links

    Download and installation help for Prodesigntools links are listed on most linked pages.  They are critical; especially steps 1, 2 and 3.  If you click a link that does not have those steps listed, open a second window using the Lightroom 3 link to see those 'Important Instructions'.

    [moved from Creative Cloud Download & Install to Downloading, Installing, Setting Up]

    mikew38443401
    Participating Frequently
    August 30, 2016

    I clicked on the link for CS 5.5 and have tried it many times. The issue now, is that the the program won't INSTALL, even though it is downloaded. I can't find any help on CS 5.5, everything redirects me to CC.

    kglad
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    August 30, 2016

    what problem do you see when trying to install?