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January 27, 2015
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Offline Activation problems with Photoshop CS6 - ver 13_LS16

  • January 27, 2015
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I have a computer that cannot be connected to the internet.

Adobe advises in its support pages under Offline Activation a number of steps to activate the software.

Step 1 is

1. Follow the installation or product launch screens until you see a link that says "I cannot connect to the internet" or "Having trouble connecting to the internet". Click the link and follow the instructions on the subsequent screen to initiate offline activation. Instructions there will tell you how to generate a Request Code.

However, version 13_LS16 of Photoshop which I just downloaded does NOT offer such a link during either installation or launching - just a continuous loop of "Retry" a connection.

Two calls to the Support Center met with incorrect information. Neither person knew that CS6 can be activated offline. In the past I have used tjhe Call Center successfully to exchane REQUEST Codes and RESPONSE CODES to install earlier versions of Photoshop. Clearly, the Call Center staff need training.

How do I get to a screen on this offline computer which allows me to generate the REQUEST CODE which is used for Offline Activation???

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      Jeffrey_A_Wright
      Community Manager
      Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      January 27, 2015

      Pmack007 have you tried the steps suggested in Successfully Installing & Activating CS6 (not Creative Cloud) behind an Authentication Proxy server?

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      pmack007Author
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      January 28, 2015

      Hi Jeff,

      Thanks for your thought and your advice which I did check out. However, the computer is not connected to a local network or the internet at all. It is totally standalone.I know this is rare these days, and when you tell most people (such as Adobe Call Center), they hear the words 'not connected' but do not believe it or can't envisage it.

      The product was purchased only after checking on the Adobe Support website advises that Offline Activation IS possible. (And we have performed such activation with previous versions).

      Cheers,

      Phil

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      Jeffrey_A_Wright
      Community Manager
      Jeffrey_A_WrightCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      January 29, 2015

      Here are the screen captures from my earlier post. As one can see, there is no link to "having trouble connecting" "cannot connect" or "generate a request code" in this recent version of Photoshop CS6.

      This is 2a - during installation without an internet connection

      This is 4a, launching Photoshop after installing without a connection

      This is 5a after pressing 'validate' without a connection. No option to generate a Request Code'.


      Interesting Pmack007 can you please private message me the serial number which you utilized?  I would like to review the product SKU to see if it may provide additional guidance as to why online activation was required.

      Please do not post the the serial number in the forum.  If you have any questions on how to send a private message to me please update this discussion.

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