Illustrator CS3 installed ok on Windows 11, but won't activate

[Kate31512227z5pk]

I was able to install my version of Illustrator CS3 to a new computer (using Windows 11), but it won't activate. I am, however, able to use it by bypassing the deadline to activate. I know the CS3 activation server was shut down; will I be able to use the app after the deadline? 

[Monika Gause]

Probably not. You can only try.

[Kate31512227z5pk]

Oh well. I wonder how well I'll be able to teach this old dog the newest version of Illustrator. Ergh.

[Monika Gause]

It basically still works the same. You do not need to use the new tools if you don't want to. 

[Kate31512227z5pk]

That's good to hear! Also, I just heard from Adobe Support that I can buy a perpetual license for CS6. Think I'll look into that. Thanks for your help!

[Monika Gause]

That would surprise me. Adobe does not sell perpetual licenses anymore. So whoever you talked to, it wasn't Adobe support.

[Kate31512227z5pk]

Oh swell. I forgot to turn on my pirate detector. Thanks. I'll be giving in
and buying, er, renting the newest version now. Wish me luck.