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Adobe CS3 Install

  • November 10, 2018
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I have downloaded ADBESTDSCS3_ESD1_WWE for installing CS3. When I run the "Setup.exe" I get a message to "insert the Design premium disk." Inserting the disk does not solve the problem.

How do I install my copy of CS3?

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      Correct answer it_bci

      I followed John T Smith's first link Installation Document Type (CS3 must use NEW installer and number) and arrived at this webpage: Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8.

      There I logged in to my account and arrived at this webpage: Obtain a new serial number | CS3, CS4. I plugged in my old serial number and got a new serial number. Under step 3 - Download replacement CS3 installer, I clicked File 1 of 2, downloaded and installed the Akamai NetSession software. I clicked file 2 of 2 but the download did not start.

      Fortunately I have a copy of that download already: ADBESTDSCS3_ESD1_WWE.exe.

      Following the directions on Obtain a new serial number | CS3, CS4, I uninstalled CS3 through Windows Programs and Features. Following the advice of Nancy OShea at https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1545413, I deleted the old Adobe PCD folder from Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Adobe/.

      I ran ADBESTDSCS3_ESD1_WWE.exe and did not receive the message about "inserting a disk," which is the problem I wrote about initially.

      I started the installation and selected all programs, then was asked to locate an AdobePDF.dll file on the "Windows Vista" disk. I am running Windows 10. I stopped the installation, uninstalled the software using Revo Uninstaller Pro, and deleted the old Adobe PCD folder from Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Adobe/. Then I restarted the installation and deselected Acrobat from the list of programs to install. Installation succeeded.

      I opened up a CS3 program and entered the new serial number. Following Nancy OShea at https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1545413​, I selected "Never Register." The software started up successfully.

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      John T Smith
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      John T SmithCommunity Expert
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      November 10, 2018

      CS3 and Acrobat 8 activation server is retired see reply #1 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2372929

      -you MUST use the special serial number AND the special installer you download, not your originals

      -above includes a link to get the special version AND links to help with activation problems

      -more information on activation problems with the new version https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900

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      it_bciAuthorCorrect answer
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      November 17, 2018

      I followed John T Smith's first link Installation Document Type (CS3 must use NEW installer and number) and arrived at this webpage: Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8.

      There I logged in to my account and arrived at this webpage: Obtain a new serial number | CS3, CS4. I plugged in my old serial number and got a new serial number. Under step 3 - Download replacement CS3 installer, I clicked File 1 of 2, downloaded and installed the Akamai NetSession software. I clicked file 2 of 2 but the download did not start.

      Fortunately I have a copy of that download already: ADBESTDSCS3_ESD1_WWE.exe.

      Following the directions on Obtain a new serial number | CS3, CS4, I uninstalled CS3 through Windows Programs and Features. Following the advice of Nancy OShea at https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1545413, I deleted the old Adobe PCD folder from Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Adobe/.

      I ran ADBESTDSCS3_ESD1_WWE.exe and did not receive the message about "inserting a disk," which is the problem I wrote about initially.

      I started the installation and selected all programs, then was asked to locate an AdobePDF.dll file on the "Windows Vista" disk. I am running Windows 10. I stopped the installation, uninstalled the software using Revo Uninstaller Pro, and deleted the old Adobe PCD folder from Program Files (x86)/Common Files/Adobe/. Then I restarted the installation and deselected Acrobat from the list of programs to install. Installation succeeded.

      I opened up a CS3 program and entered the new serial number. Following Nancy OShea at https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1545413​, I selected "Never Register." The software started up successfully.

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