activate adobe acrobat 8 standard [Acrobat 8 is dead]

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November 15, 2017
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I have an older version that I wish to activate. How can I do that?

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Correct answer kglad

hi,

you can no longer activate acrobat 8. follow the steps here to install an acrobat 8 that needs no activation, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/activation-fails-cs3-acrobat-8.html

if that fails read this, https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900

kglad

Correct answer

Community Expert

hi,

you can no longer activate acrobat 8. follow the steps here to install an acrobat 8 that needs no activation, https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/activation-fails-cs3-acrobat-8.html

if that fails read this, https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900

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Thorgils

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When transfering my Acrobat 8 standard to a new computer, I thought I had solved the periodic reactivation nagging I used to get from my old installation by following (to the letter) the Adobe instructions re obtaining a new serial number and installing a version (that would not require activation) from the designated alternative server. However, three weeks after doing this, I got messages on opening Acrobat that my grace period had ended, and that to continue using it I needed to get an e-licence from a link that no longer appears to be operative.

So I thought that the solution offered in thread 2385900 would do the trick, and after uninstalling Acrobat I also deleted ...\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe PCD before redownloading the installation file. But unlike the CS3 experience described in the thread, I got no mid-download request to point to a missing AdobePCD.dll file. And after seemingly installing Acrobat 8 successfully, when I open it I get an error message "A serious error has been detected and Adobe EPIC_APP cannot continue. Please reinstall the application and try again."

Does anyone have any advice for resolving this? I do also have Reader DC on my computer, and I'm wondering whether I also need to uninstall that before deleting the ...\Adobe PCD directory for the procedure described in the thread for CS3 to work for my Acrobat 8 installation.

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darow72955065

Participating Frequently

Hello! I just came here today to find out what to do about not being able to activate my Acrobat 8 Pro that I just installed on a replacement laptop. In searching for an answer, I came across this thread.

I will try to be respectful, but I WILL state facts. I bought the program years ago, and used it, and now I installed it on areplacement unit, and it seems to function just fine, except it says I have 30 days to activate it. In doing my research, there seems to be no way to activate it, which will render it useless.

I fully understand the company ending its support. No problem. But the fact is that not supplying a way around the activation MAKES it useless, not the program itself. And it is dead not because it died, but because the policy killed it.

Just to point out what I mean, I have a 1981 truck I use very often. No, it doesn't have all the bells and whistles, but it does what I need. But wouldn't it be ridiculous to find out that if I needed to replace the tires, that would cause the engine to no longer function?

Adobe has fine products. But acting to force a purchase is not good business. I simply don't have funds to get a new replacement so I will do without. But this leaves me with a bad taste.

Thank you for your time.

You have to complain and threaten Adobe to take them to court. I did that
and they acknowledged that my purchase of Acrobat 8 was a lifetime...they
then sent me the license for Acrobat X

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