I have Adobe Photoshop CS, an old program. I had to wipe out my computer and start again and when I re-install the program, I can't register my copy. Hope care I do that?

[mahekun-kMr4fX]

I have Adobe Photoshop CS, an old program. I had to wipe out my computer and when I re-installed the program, I could not register my copy. How can I do that?

[mahekun-kMr4fX]

Sorry, How can I do that?

[John T Smith]

CS2 (and earlier) Activation Server is gone, so read below

You MUST use the special version and serial number on the page, not your original disc or serial number

http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.html

NOTE that CS2 will not install at all on a "modern" Mac, and when you install the special version of PPro2 on a Win7 or Win8 or Win10 computer, you MAY need to right click the program icon and select WinXP compatibility from the option popup

[conrad32062986t51l]

Hi

Did you ever sort this out? I'm in the same situation, I have an old photoshop CS - I upgraded my PC and now cant install it. I don't want to buy an ongoing adobe subscription for the latest photoshop, I was happy with the old one, which was a one off charge for the liscence, but now can't use....

[kglad · Accepted solution]

@conrad32062986t51l 

you would need a compatible os to install, but even then, you can no longer activate photoshop cs and therefore cannot (easily) use beyond the 30 day trial period.

[John T Smith]

Photoshop Elements is a one time purchase with a serial number not a subscription

http://www.adobe.com/products/elements-family.html