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Photoshop CS3 can't be activated [CS3 IS DEAD]

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April 14, 2022
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Hi,

my issue is that I want to activate my old software CS3 extended but that doesn't work.

I understand the software is old and the activation server is down. There is no running Adobe service existing anymore. So far so nice and acceptable. But that's not important for me. Why? The installation runs well and the software is running without problems during the 30 days testing period so I can expect or take the risk to try out that / what (it) will happen in the same way after the 30 days.

-> as I bought this software nobody can forbid me to use it on my own risk (without Adobe service) as long as I want. If you drive a 15 years old car no automaker will collect your key and say, you either have to walk now or buy a new one.

So, I would be happy if anybody has a tip how to activate the software offline (wo the not existing activation server) before I start writing books of correspondence with Adobe about who is the owner of what ...

Thanks a lot for your experience.

Cheers,

Christian

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Nancy OShea

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CS3 is dead. After the 30 day trial ends, it will stop working.

If you can't or won't pay for new software, nobody can force you. There are free and low cost options available. However they fall short of what modern Photoshop can do.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

Peru Bob

Community Expert

Shortly after the activation server was shut down, a non activation version was available for licensed users.

The window for that has long passed.

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Christian24042597wccrAutor

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Cool, but I was a licenced user with another laptop and another (but still existing) mail adress - I got no information about that, so had no chance to get this software (if it was for free, otherwise it would make no sense).

If possible. for sure I am interested in taking that version (as there surely will be one on your archive servers). Alternatively I am sure that there is a solution to unlock mine within a file of the installation package I already have as that is what the activation server would also have done. I only need an instruction and maybe a requested code.

Do you think that's feasible?

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Christian24042597wccrAutor

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Basically, you're in the position of someone who has, say, a toaster oven so old that not only has the warranty expired, no one makes parts that can be used to repair it. It is broken beyond repair. Saying you've already paid for the broken one isn't going to make a difference, you still have to get a new toaster oven.

Hi Lin,

let's make it simple:

- the warranty expired => you're right. Not sure how it is in US, in Germany it will expire after 2 years for a toaster. I am sure you'll not throw it away after 2 years. (you didn't say that)

- no one makes parts anymore => you're right but that is out of interest as long as I don't need any

- it is broken beyond repair => you are wrong. My toaster (CS3) isn't broken. That is proven every day within the trial period. And that I can't use it anymore after trial period is not related to the age of my "toaster". It is also valid for a brand new one. That is why I am speaking about the key which was taken away and not about a broken product. And if you read the instructions, the reason for the key is to prevent the product from illegal copying. So that has nothing to do with the functionality of the product.

That Adobe decided to shut down activation servers instead of offering the internet based activation service for the next 300 years (joke) is completely ok. They only need to ensure that they are still able to activate by exception.

I am sure, if I find the old C64 computer in the cellar of my father and switch it on I will still be able to play pacman or summer games if the joy stick would still be ok (hardware). No software problem will prevent me doing so. So let's not talk about broken software or age of the software. It is simply about the key.

I am in contact with Adobe separately in between. Probably we'll find a "solution" which might be ok for both sides. Last questions are under discussion - let's see.

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