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madisonjim
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December 26, 2017
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Re-activating CS3

  • December 26, 2017
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Re-activate CS3 - None of the answers I read so far work for me

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Correct answer kglad

in addition to the above info, if you already have cs3 installed:

after securing your cs3 serial number, uninstall it using the uninstaller

clean per Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

and restart your computer.

then follow the message 1 suggestions

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kglad
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kgladCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 27, 2017

in addition to the above info, if you already have cs3 installed:

after securing your cs3 serial number, uninstall it using the uninstaller

clean per Use the Creative Cloud Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

and restart your computer.

then follow the message 1 suggestions

John T Smith
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Community Expert
December 26, 2017

CS3 and Acrobat 8 activation server is retired see reply #1 https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2372929

-you MUST use the special serial number AND the special installer you download, not your originals

-above includes a link to get the special version AND links to help with activation problems

-more information on activation problems with the new version https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2385900