I have lost my serial number for InDesign CS5.5 and need it due to the need to reinstall windows.

[ascharhag]

.Below is a link to a suggested solution for me. Before I try I wanted to know if others know that this works. Thanks!

http://indesignsecrets.com/help-ive-lost-my-serial-number.php

[kglad]

if cs5.5 is installed and working on a win machine you can retrieve your password using belarc advisor, Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit, for software, hardware and security configuration informati...

[ascharhag]

thanks for you suggestion. I have tried and am not having luck. The program retrieved the 24 digit number, but when I try to register it I am told "Please enter a valid serial number" I should include the dashes, correct? It is a version of Indesign CS 5.5. Is it maybe too outdated to register?

[kglad]

no, don't enter hyphens, http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-serial-number-valid-product.html

and cs5.5 can still be activated with a valid serial number.