CS3 install

[valentinf43688202]

I am trying to install Indesign CS3 in Windows 10 (which I have done several times to open Pagemaker files) and I can't, I see the text that I show in the attached file

[Eugene Tyson]

Are you installing the Programmes X86 folder? 

[Bill Silbert]

This problem seems to occur when more than one version of InDesign has been installed on your system. An old thread https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/error-missing-cp1252-txt-file/td-p/1365139 deals with the issue. It offers an explanation plus several possible suggestions for fixing the issue.

[Manan Joshi]

But then even if it installs, you won't be able to activate it as the activation servers have been shut down. How do plan to use it then?

-Manan

[Peter Spier]

Didn't Adobe issue a non-activating installer for CS3 for licensed users when they shut down the servers? I remember seeing posts about it, but the download page seems to be gone.

[Bill Silbert]

According to this thread https://community.adobe.com/t5/download-install-discussions/cs3-activation-no-longer-possible-is-thi... that version is also no longer available.

[Peter Spier]

I don't think that would prevent someone who downloaded the CS3 installer and serial number, when it was available, from continuing to use them.  I didn't do it because by that time CS5 was far more reliable and I no longer had reason touse CS3, but others may have done so, including the OP.

[Peter Spier]

And I suspect the removal of the download was aimed at stopping the rampant piracy that posting it initiated.

[BobLevine]

Here we go:

Adobe is NOT Giving Away CS2 | CreativePro Network

[BobLevine]

That was CS2 which set off a lot of post about FREE Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign. With CS3 I think, and I can't swear to it, they would issue a new serial on request but they stopped doing that, too, AFAIK.

[Brad @ Roaring Mouse]

The OP has solved their situation and has used the CS6 trial. (There was a second thread going)