I need an activation code for CS3 [CS3 is dead]

[Chandler0D44]

I need an activation code for an old version of CS3

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

You're out of luck.  CS3 is dead. The activation servers are gone.  Activation is impossible.

Creative Suite is no longer sold by any vendor, retailer or country.

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