why do i have to update Adobe application manager for 5 month old CS6 Master collection?

[mick1549]

All of my pre installed adobe programs on my HP laptop (windows 10)

 

inc acrobat and master collection (CS6) are now unusable. Ever time I try to open any program it gives me this screen message.(see pic) I have not knowingly downloaded any cloud update or program.

[mick1549]

I have never accessed Creative Cloud areas of adobe (I'm not a fan) so I have no idea why this has happend. The adobe software was preinstalled on a laptop bought over the internet and had a 'lifetime' license, (so I was told by the seller). I have followed the instructions on screen but once opened the page does not open.

[Nancy OShea]

Adobe Application Manager (AAM) is NOT Creative Cloud. 

There's no such thing as a "Lifetime License."  There never was and there never will be.  Every product has an End of Life and legacy Creative Suite products were no exception. 

Unless you previously purchased a legitimate license to use Creative Suite 6 when it was still available for purchase and registered it in your name, I think you may be out of luck here.  Log-in to your account below.

https://account.adobe.com/products

[John T Smith]

Did the seller do a Transfer so you are the legal owner?

https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/transfer-product-license.html
-you may NOT sell or transfer an Education serial number

[mick1549]

Not that I can remember and now the seller is non responsive.

[Peru Bob]

You only have the trial.

Do you have a serial number?

[mick1549]

No and the seller is non responsive after being rather rude.

[Peru Bob]

If Amazon or eBay, you may have recourse for a refund.

[John T Smith]

Without a transfer or a serial number you do not actually own the program, so there is no way to fix the problem

[mick1549]

Thank you this is now becoming apparent. I have left a message informing the seller that they have miss sold me the laptop and what was described as a full version and not a trial. I will now try to plead my case through Paypal for a full refund.

[Nancy OShea]

Good luck.  But technically you bought a laptop, not software. 

Only Adobe Authorized vendors, retailers & resellers can sell Adobe software.  Since Jan 2017, CS6 is not legal to sell.  OEM (factory installed) software cannot be transfered.

[mick1549]

the laptop sale was on condition that the right software was installed before sale.The master collection was not asked for all i asked was that Ps & Ai be installed upon my order  to meet the sale onditions. 

The sake was on condition that the full software not a trial be present.  if it wasn't part of the package ( no matter if it was considered free or not) and I have no doubt the price rose due to the software being installed I would not have ordered the spec of the laptop.

[Nancy OShea]

You're trying to pick fruit from a poisoned tree.  An illegal activity cannot be used to "seal the deal."   It doesn't work that way.

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[mick1549]

Dear All 

thanks for your advice. I've now come to an agreement with the seller.