How to deactivate CS3 and get my old serial number.

[davidw69125526]

Hi Support,

My photoshop CS3 was installed a few years ago. I don't have the serial number. How to deactivate my current CS3 installed on my old notebook and install on my new notebook. I can see the old serial number but it's less 4 digit numbers. I don't have adobe ID with the product information. Please advise.

[AxelMatt · Accepted solution]

Adobe has shut down the activation servers for all CS3 version. Customers that have buyed a license of a CS3 product can get a specail serial number and a installation package to install and run their CS3 software.

Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

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Axel

[davidw69125526]

Hi Support,

Where is the link to download the Cs3 and get the new Serial number ? Thanks.

[davidw69125526]

My email address is Thanks.

(Post edited by Mod to remove personal info.)

[AxelMatt]

You'll find all information you need in the links that I've posted.

Especially here: Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

Scroll down on the site to "Sing in to begin"

Click on "Sign in" when you have an Adobe ID, or in your case "Create Adobe ID" and follow the instructions on the screen.

Without an Adobe ID you can't get a new serial number.

Axel

[davidw69125526]

Hi Axel,

Thanks for your reply. I have two accounts (Email Address removed by Moderator) (Please don't post personal info on the forum) but none of the account have the serial number for CS3.

I have the serial number 1045 1154 0318 0982 1892 xxxx (incomplete) on an existing notebook. I need to transfer this software into a another notebook. Please advise your email address so that I can communicate with you faster. Many thanks.

[davidw69125526]

Hi Axel,

Please provide a new Serial number so that I can install on another notebook. Many thanks.

[davidw69125526]

Hi Axel,

Please advise how to proceed ? Thanks.

[davidw69125526]

Hi Axel,

Please advise urgently as my user is still waiting for a solution ? Thanks.

[davidw69125526]

Hi Axel,

I managed to find the Serial Number. But, when I run PS3 it ask to register. I click to register but I understand the registration server is already down. I believe the program will stop working after 30 days. Please advise. Thanks.

[gener7]

That's correct, the activation servers were taken offline. Adobe will issue you a new serial and activation free CS3 installer.

You have to uninstall the old CS3 and remember to check the option to remove the serial number or you will have trouble with the new install. With that, click on the link to get started.

Activation or connection error when starting CS3 or Acrobat 8

[AxelMatt]

The appropriate link has posted several time here. Please check and click on "Sign in" when you have an Adobe ID, or in your case "Create Adobe ID" . Then follow the instructions on the screen. This has do to by yourself.

Remember: Without an Adobe ID you can't get a new serial number!

Axel