Acrobat 8 activation problem

I have acrobat 8 i am putting on my new computer. I have had it on my previous computers, but they all have died from hard drive crashes. I was not able to deactivate them because i didnt know they were going to crash. Now i cannot active on new computer because it says to many activation are open and i need to deactivate. How do i do this when drives are not accessible.
Thank You
Kevin

If you are trying to install your Acrobat 8 on Windows 7 or Windows 8 , then it is not compatible and it will be no use to install or activate them.
In case , you are installing it on a Windows XP computer , then call Adobe , they will help you :-
800-585-0774
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9am–5pm (Pacific Time)

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Ankit, thanks for replying.
I have a CanoScan 4400F.
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Summary
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Date
2012-03-05 20:11
Status
Solution available
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Problem signature
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Application Timestamp:   4f02e85c
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Fault Module Version:      10.1.2.45
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What the ihell is going on?
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Adobe not only make me look a laughing stock in the classroom but this constant issue that has been going on for weeks now subliminally tells students Adobe software is useless!
When will I be able to use CC again? I am paying for it remember!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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