Accidentally purchased CS6 upgrade for Windows instead of Mac, how do I exchange it?

I recently upgraded our CS5 to CS6 and purchased it through the Adobe website. There was no option for choosing a particular platform (Mac or Windows) during the purchase process. I didn't realize that it was for Windows until I tried downloading my upgrade. How do I exchange this download to the Mac platform?

Well, actually there was, but super-easy to miss. All you have to do is click on Edit at the Shopping cart where you would choose "upgrade" and "Mac".
You can't use a Windows s/n to activate the Mac version. Serial numbers are platform specific.
What you will be doing is to sign in, go through the Support Portal to request an return or exchange.
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It's a mess I know, but at least you can.
Gene
Well, I'll be... I just went to the purchase Page and they got rid of the CC popup that started this confusion.

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