CS2 serial number? [CS1, CS2 & CS3 are dead]

[jasons8989713]

Just switched to a new laptop how do I get a new serial number the one I have won't work.

[Jeff Arola · Accepted solution]

Adobe shutdown the activation servers for cs2, so you'll have to download and install an cs2 non activation version and use the provided serial number, not your old serial.

https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.html

[railfan844]

I'm having a similar problem with CS2. Is a solution still available?

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Not now. The activation servers have been turned off for CS through to CS3. and the non activation version referred to in Jeff's post is no longer available.

Dave

[Nancy OShea]

As Dave correctly said, CS1, CS2 and CS3 are dead and gone.  Creative Suite is no longer sold by any vendor, retailer or country.

OPTIONS:
Photoshop Elements 2020 (approx $100, no subscription needed)
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

Creative Cloud Photography Plan (approx $10/month for 1 year subscription)
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/photography.html

Creative Cloud All Apps Plan (31 + apps & services)
https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/plans.html

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[railfan844]

Thanks for the replies. I was actually able to solve the problem. A little complicated to explain. I'll just say that I had downloaded CS2 from the links provided at an earlier date, and after some digging found those files were still on my computer. I found the setup file and was able to get Photoshop CS2 going again.