CS2 Download

[Nettyweb]

HI All

I've just purchased a copy of Photoshop CS2 from Ebay that includes the serial number, box, cd, book - everything in fact.

I use to have PS10 but that was for windows. I now work on Mac.

My Mac does not have a cd drive so I am looking for where I can download a safe copy to use - ie. not a pirate copy.

Can anyone help me find a safe download?

Thanks

From Netty

[Peru Bob]

Download from here and use the new serial number (not the one you now have) supplied:

"Activation server unavailable" error in Adobe CS2, Acrobat 7, and Audition 3

Be aware that it may not work on the latest operating systems.

[John Waller]

Photoshop CS2 will not install or run on any of today's Macs. It was a PowerPC application written for PowerPC processors. Today's Macs use Intel processors and cannot understand PowerPC apps.

Intel Macs used to be able to run PowerPC apps with a built in workaround in the operating system known as Rosetta. That has not been possible since OS X 10.7 was released in 2011. We're now up to OS X 10.12.

In short, you've wasted your money in buying CS2. Try and get a refund.

Why are you buying ancient, outdated software on eBay when there is no guarantee that it will a) run on your computer, b) the software is not pirated?

If you need Photoshop and don't want the Cloud, buy Photoshop Elements 15. It's safe to use and will do everything you need.

[Nettyweb]

Thanks for the info regarding it not working.

I have had a refund already from the seller on Ebay.

To answer your comments

"Why are you buying ancient, outdated software on eBay when there is no guarantee that it will a) run on your computer, b) the software is not pirated?"

I was told it would run on my Mac. I did not know it would not. It's clearly not pirated when it's all there in Adobe packing and with the serial number on the CD case and the serial number works when you enter it on the Adobe website.
As to why buying an older version - I can't afford to buy the newest version. I am long term ill (I have been ill for 20 years) & I am trying to carry on with what was going to be my profession, but now as a hobby.

[Peru Bob]

Nettyweb  wrote

As to why buying an older version - I can't afford to buy the newest version. I am long term ill (I have been ill for 20 years) & I am trying to carry on with what was going to be my profession, but now as a hobby.

Purchase Photoshop Elements instead of Photoshop.  It will probably suite your needs.

[John Waller]

It's clearly not pirated when it's all there in Adobe packing

These are the two issues my comments were really aimed at. Adobe packaging has long been expertly counterfeited by pirates. There is no way to tell that a product is genuine simply by looking at the packaging. That's why buying software off eBay is fraught with problems.

the serial number works when you enter it on the Adobe website.

This comment intrigues me. Where are you going on the Adobe website to check if the serial number is valid? If you cannot install the software, I'm not sure how you can confirm that the serial number is valid.

The only way I'm aware of is to install the software then enter the serial number when the software prompts you. At that moment, the serial number is checked by the Adobe activation server and declared valid or invalid. This is one of the main reasons that people get trapped buying pirated software off eBay. They have no way of knowing if the serial number is valid until they open the box and install the software.

Adobe's Cloud software is more resilient to piracy because there is no packaging or serial numbers.

[Govardhan.V]

I'd suggest you to return the product if its possible.

If the download link and serial number is already provided on Adobe official website and the serial number which was sold is not of use , I see there is no point in buying it.

Also as mentioned  in above post , CS 2 cannot run on current Mac computers. CS 2 for Mac is a power pc apps which cannot be run on today's Macs which are Intel process based.  However if you are using lower version Mac OS like below version 10.6 . you can use Emaluator tools like Rosetta to run power pc apps on Intel based processors.

But I recommend you to return product to seller and if you are interested you may opt for  purchase of latest version Cloud apps from Adobe .

Creative Cloud pricing and membership plans | Adobe Creative Cloud

[Nettyweb]

Thank you for your advice.

I will be returning the package and getting a refund.

LOL! I think the seller knew this was going to happen!As I was typing this reply, I have received a refund already and been told not to return it but i can keep it!!!! LOL! It's going to the charity shop! Someone maybe able to use it!!!!