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barb_sprenger
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November 24, 2012
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Will cs3 work in windows 8?

  • November 24, 2012
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My laptop crashed and I'm about to buy a new one with Windows 8. Will CS3 work in Windows 8?

Also, can I reinstall CS3 when I didn't deregulated it before my laptop crashed?

Thanks.

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callmejedi
Participant
July 8, 2015

This may be a bit dated, but here is a link from Microsoft confirming it is compatible:

Windows 8 compatibility for Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended version 10

BigKahunaGuy
BigKahunaGuy
Participant
May 20, 2014

I own the Adobe Creative Suite 3 (CS3) Design Premium (Have the Disks).

My old computer (with Vista) has gone to meet its maker in the other online world!

My new computer has Windows 8.

I was able to install the program.

At first, I received an Error "The file AdobePDF.dll is needed". I checked online and found an answer for the Windows 7 O/S (Mick's IT Blogs: "The file AdobePDF.dll is needed" when installing CS3 on Windows 7 64-Bit) I tried it. Like I said, I was able to install CS3 (It even asked me for the serial number the first time I used Acrobat) but now it's telling me that it will not run on my machine! I'm getting the same message now when I try to open PhotoShop.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I'm wondering if should download a trial version of CS3 from the Adobe website and use my Serial Number to activate it?

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Barnburner
Participant
March 8, 2013

Works for me.  Loaded onto a new Samsung touchscreen machine running Windows 8 64-bit.  Haven;t used it too much yet, but it installed without any issues.  CS3 Production premium.

    Mylenium
    Mylenium
    Legend
    November 24, 2012

    Activations can be reset by calling support, but as Ravi said, it is extremely unlikely that CS3 will install and run on Win 8. Even if it wil leventualyl run, there will be limitations or features not working right.

    Mylenium

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    Anonymous
    December 20, 2012

    hi, I have the same problem too, I bought a new HP with Windows 8 OS, and I tried to install Adobe Production CS3, and I keep getting ''Installer database corrupt'' message, I have read some where else that if I uninstall all Adobe factory produtcs I may be able to install Adobe Production CS3, is that true? but I don't want to uninstall Photoshop Elements and Premiere and then not be able to use Adobe Production CS3 if it does not install, and then have nothing, is there any updated information? thanks

    Rave
    Rave
    Participating Frequently
    November 24, 2012

    Hi Barb,

    Adobe CS3 softwares have not been tested and are incompatible with Windows 8 Operating System.

    Please buy the new CS6 version as it is compatible with Windows 8.

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    barb_sprengerAuthor
    Participant
    November 25, 2012

    Thanks for your quick response.

    I loaded CS3 into Windows 8 and cannot get the FTP component to work. I'm not interested in purchasing CS6 as it's more than I need. If I buy Contribute can I transfer my CS3-built files into that program, within Windows 8?

    Thanks for your help on this issue.

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    barb_sprengerAuthor
    Participant
    November 25, 2012

    Hello Rave and Mylenium, thanks again for your responses. Another question:

    Do you know for certain that CS3 does not work with Windows 8? It's suggested that it has "not been tested" and that there "will be limitations," but has it been formally stated that IT WILL NOT WORK from Adobe?

    If I move to another web design group like Xara, can I load my DW platform of files into that program or do I need to stay within DW or perhaps an upgraded Contribute?

    I really appreciate your advice, if you have suggestions.

    Barb

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