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how do I get a request code to activate Acrobat 7 on a new computer?

  • July 3, 2015
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I am able to install an old, original version of Acrobat 7 onto a newer computer, and it opens then asks to connect to the internet to activate itself.  The online activation apparently is unavailable (I'm thinking Adobe shut it off for a 10 yr. old version of Acrobat), so I found out I could activate it offline by generating a Response Code to enter into Acrobat.  However, in order to get the Response Code, it tells me to enter the product serial number (no problem, I still have the original packaging, disc, and s/n), and the product's Request Code (problem, I don't know where to find this).  I've chatted with Adobe and they said they can't help, I should try Forums.  Does anyone have any idea how to determine the Request Code for this product?

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    Correct answer John Waller

    That link is outdated.

    It's for activating the software on machines which have no internet.

    The Acrobat 7 activation server was shut down by Adobe several years ago.

    The link below provides a download (and a new serial number) for a non-activation version of Acrobat 7 for Windows only:

    Download Acrobat 7 and CS2 products

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    Anushri
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    Community Manager
    July 3, 2015

    Hello Gene ,

    Please refer to the given link : https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/acrobat-offline-activation.html

    Offline Activation

    Hope it helps.

    Regards

    Anushri Attre

    John Waller
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    John WallerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    July 3, 2015

    That link is outdated.

    It's for activating the software on machines which have no internet.

    The Acrobat 7 activation server was shut down by Adobe several years ago.

    The link below provides a download (and a new serial number) for a non-activation version of Acrobat 7 for Windows only:

    Download Acrobat 7 and CS2 products