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John1940
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June 19, 2017
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Dreamweaver CS3 in trial mode

  • June 19, 2017
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My copy of Dreamweaver CS3 displays a windows telling me that the program will stop working in a day or two because there is something wrong with it or it is not activated, (which is not correct).

I am fully aware that it is an out-of-date version and may not work correctly with Windows 10, or not work with relevant servers. As the legal owner of the program, is up to me to accept that situation, not Adobe's.

During last year I was provided by Adobe with a downloaded copy and updated version of Dreamweaver and two activation numbers, which I believe proves that Adobe consider me to be a genuine customer.

To stop me using my purchased copy of Dreamweaver, which was fully paid for, amounts to robbery. It is not up to Adobe to decide if I should use my copy of Dreamweaver and the fact is that it is my property to do with as I wish, and continuing to stop me using this program, could lead to legal action.

As an afterthought, I would add that I use Dreamweaver for creating reference web sites and not for business purposes, so there is no possibility of obtaining a new copy on monthly purchasing system.

John Sumner

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    Correct answer Jeffrey_A_Wright

    John Sumner I am sorry that you are facing difficulty utilizing Dreamweaver CS3 and that it is currently in trial mode.  What happens when you choose the option to enter your registered Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows serial number?  For details on how to locate your registered serial number see Find your serial number​.

    I am showing that the Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows serial number still has activations remaining.  For details regarding the activation process please see Activate and deactivate Adobe products​.  If you are unable to reach the activation server then I would recommend following the steps listed in Resolve connection errors with Adobe Creative Cloud and Creative Suite applications to resolve the connection failure between the computer and the activation server.

    If you continue to encounter errors then can you please post a screen shot of the error you are receiving?  For details on how to post a screen shot John see FAQ: How do I capture and post a screen shot or video? .  Please be aware that this is a public forum so make sure that any screen shots posted do not contain your e-mail address of Dreamweaver CS3 serial number.

    Finally, while reviewing your serial number for Dreamweaver CS3 it appears you purchased an education version.  The installation files for education versions were often different than the retail files available at Download Adobe Creative Suite 3 products. If you need to reinstall Dreamweaver CS3, and you receive a message that the serial number is invalid, then please locate the original installation files, provided on CD, with your purchase.

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    Jeffrey_A_Wright
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    Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    June 19, 2017

    John Sumner I am sorry that you are facing difficulty utilizing Dreamweaver CS3 and that it is currently in trial mode.  What happens when you choose the option to enter your registered Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows serial number?  For details on how to locate your registered serial number see Find your serial number​.

    I am showing that the Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows serial number still has activations remaining.  For details regarding the activation process please see Activate and deactivate Adobe products​.  If you are unable to reach the activation server then I would recommend following the steps listed in Resolve connection errors with Adobe Creative Cloud and Creative Suite applications to resolve the connection failure between the computer and the activation server.

    If you continue to encounter errors then can you please post a screen shot of the error you are receiving?  For details on how to post a screen shot John see FAQ: How do I capture and post a screen shot or video? .  Please be aware that this is a public forum so make sure that any screen shots posted do not contain your e-mail address of Dreamweaver CS3 serial number.

    Finally, while reviewing your serial number for Dreamweaver CS3 it appears you purchased an education version.  The installation files for education versions were often different than the retail files available at Download Adobe Creative Suite 3 products. If you need to reinstall Dreamweaver CS3, and you receive a message that the serial number is invalid, then please locate the original installation files, provided on CD, with your purchase.

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    John1940Author
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    June 19, 2017

    Thanks for your help, however I don't understand any of it. My copy of

    Dreamweaver is still working as well as required - I'm having no

    problems despite the original files being dated 2007.

    I'm not aware it's a trail mode, cloud was not even thought of then. It

    didn't have a serial number, they were referred to as reference numbers.

    While I appreciate the forum, it is only talk and suggestions, and what

    I need is action straight away. So what I need is the programmer who is

    going to 'close' the program, for him to reverse his decision. That's

    all. To my mind that all.

    Why do Adobe make things so complicated?

    John Sumner

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    John1940Author
    Known Participant
    June 20, 2017

    I am sorry John but I still do not understand what block you are referring too.  Can you post a screen shot of the error?

    I reviewed the copy of Dreamweaver CS3 under your account, when I responded in post #2, and you have a valid license for Dreamweaver CS3 for Windows.  If you are facing difficulty utilizing Dreamweaver CS3 then can you please post the error message that is preventing Dreamweaver CS3's use?


    Hi Jeff,

    I attach the screen shot taken about 3 days. I'm loathe to open the

    program now in case I loose it for good.

    For someone who bought the product and activated it, and been given

    activation codes by the company, the whole situation doesn't make sense.

    John Sumner

    Preran
    Community Manager
    PreranCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    June 19, 2017

    Hi John,

    I have already replied to your forum post here Why can't I use my copy of Dreamweaver.

    Did you try contacting support? Nancy's solution, in that post, is the best possible answer that can be provided on this forum.

    I am moving your post to the download and install forum to see if the experts here have other solutions that we have not covered already on the Dreamweaver forum.

    Thanks,

    Preran

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