Photoshop cs3 extended asking for serial number and activation after having the program for over 5 years now

for some reason the program out of the blue is asking for a serial number and activation.  I can't find the case anymore.  does anyone have a way I can contact adobe directly to see if they can help me solve this problem. 
Everywhere I look points me back to the forum or troubleshooting menus.
thanks

It may think you have a different computer if you've changed some of the hardware recently.
Did you purchase the software as a download or register it with Adobe?  If so, your serial number may be available from them directly.  Click first the red A logo at the top of this page, then drill down through [Manage Account] to see the products they have on file for you.
If you've physically lost your serial number and never registered it with Adobe, it's like losing a wad of cash on the street.  You're responsible for holding onto your valuables and no one's going to step up and replace it for you.
The Creative Cloud Photographer's Bundle subscription package is still available for $9.99 a month, as far as I know.
-Noel

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