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GraphicsGeezer
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Deactivate doesn't work

May 19, 2012 12:09 PM

Bought new computer. Transferred my files from Old Computer to New Computer.

 

Deactivated CS4 on Old Computer.

 

Adobe wizard said Deactivation was Successful

 

Started InDesign on New Computer.

 

Adobe wizard said licence not working.

 

Restared New Computer.

 

Started InDesign on New Computer.

 

Adobe wizard said licence not working.

 

Went back to Old Computer.

 

De activated again.

 

Adobe wizard said deactivation successful.

 

Restarted Old Computer.

 

Restarted New Computer

 

Started InDesign on New Computer.

 

Adobe wizard said licence not working.

 

Went to Adobe.com

 

Looked for tech support.

 

Did exactly what was advised in forums, identical to what had already done.

 

No change

 

Searched site for five minutes and finally found phone number for tech support

 

Phone message said support closed weekends.

 

Conclusion: not printable.

823 Views   3 Replies   Latest reply: GraphicsGeezer, May 19, 2012 10:48 PM
 
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  • Peter Spier
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    1. Peter Spier,
    May 19, 2012 12:38 PM   in reply to GraphicsGeezer
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    Tech Support does not handle activation. There is a separate number for that, which should be accessible through the activation dialog, but you can try 1-866-772-3623 whih seems to be the number for CS3 and earlier.

     

    Also see http://www.adobe.com/products/activation/

     
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  • Dov Isaacs
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    2. Dov Isaacs,
    May 19, 2012 10:19 PM   in reply to GraphicsGeezer
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    You wrote that you “transferred files from Old Computer to New Computer.” I assume that you didn't attempt to reinstall the Adobe Creative Suite on the new computer but somehow expected the software just to work as-is.

     

    Unfortunately, it doesn't work that way due to various software activation mechanisms that go beyond the existence of files copied from your old system.

     

    I recommend that you totally fully uninstall CS4 from your new computer and fully reinstall it using your original media. That will allow the software activation mechanism to be properly installed on your new computer and for the software to properly activate.

     

              - Dov

     
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  • GraphicsGeezer
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    3. GraphicsGeezer,
    May 19, 2012 10:48 PM   in reply to Dov Isaacs
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    Yes I finally did do that and it did work.

     

    Thanks for your reply.

     
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