Activation problem with Photoshop CS (bought in 2003)

I'm using Photoshop CS (bought in 2003) and Windows 7. Since there was some problem with Windows, it has performed a recovery process. After the recovery, Photoshop requires me to activate the software thru internet which is not working. Please help. Thankyou!

The activation servers for versions CS2 and earlier have been permanently taken offline. You cannot activate these products.
In exchange Adobe has supplied a non-activation version of CS2 for legitimate owners of those products. See the the link below. Download the appropriate application. Use the key supplied on the web page, and follow all other instructions.
CS2 and prior
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.htm l
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I'm running a titanium powerbook, G4 and Mac OSX 10.4.11. When I launch Photoshop CS2 this happens:
First, an error message appears in a dialog box which says exactly this: <One or more files in the Adobe Application Support folder, necessary for running Photoshop, are missing. Please run the Photoshop installer and re-install Photoshop.> I click the OK button.
The Adobe Activation screen shows up next. If I click Activate at the bottom of the Internet Activation screen, I get this: <Activation Unsuccessful. We were unable to activate Adobe Creative Suite. Click the Phone Activation button to speak with one of our Customer Care representatives.> At the bottom left of the screen, it says <Error code: 93:-12> I click the Phone Activation button.
The automated system fails to recognize some part of the Serial Number and Activation Number process and I speak with a person.
After more than an hour of being passed from representative to representative, it is determined that they no longer support CS 2, and that this forum is the best place to go for help.
I'm counting on you, P'shopistas! How can I activate?
Thanks in advance to all!!!
Enkisma

I woud try two things.
One I would uninstall the application to do so I would look in the Applications/Utilities/Adobe Installers and run the Installer to remove the Photoshop CS 2 application.
I would then look in the Users/Username/Library/Preferences and remove anything connected to this version of Photoshop same with Users/Username/Library/Cache and Users/Username/Library/Application Support/Adobe and remove anything related to PS.
Then reinstall.
if that does not work then do an archival reinstal of the system an d then reinstall.
Most important is that this software is not activated on two other computers or you will not be able to install and activate.

Offline Activation problems with Photoshop CS6 - ver 13_LS16

I have a computer that cannot be connected to the internet.
Adobe advises in its support pages under Offline Activation a number of steps to activate the software.
Step 1 is
1. Follow the installation or product launch screens until you see a link that says "I cannot connect to the internet" or "Having trouble connecting to the internet". Click the link and follow the instructions on the subsequent screen to initiate offline activation. Instructions there will tell you how to generate a Request Code.
However, version 13_LS16 of Photoshop which I just downloaded does NOT offer such a link during either installation or launching - just a continuous loop of "Retry" a connection.
Two calls to the Support Center met with incorrect information. Neither person knew that CS6 can be activated offline. In the past I have used tjhe Call Center successfully to exchane REQUEST Codes and RESPONSE CODES to install earlier versions of Photoshop. Clearly, the Call Center staff need training.
How do I get to a screen on this offline computer which allows me to generate the REQUEST CODE which is used for Offline Activation???

Phil I don't see the Photoshop CS6 registered under your account. I would recommend contacting our support team directly at Contact Customer Care and verifying the serial number is valid and it is not an upgrade version.
If you continue to face difficulties you are welcome to private message me the serial number but it would be more expedient to contact our support team directly.
I would recommend having the serial number reviewed to ensure their will be no activation difficulties. Please also be aware that the offline activation process does still require a computer with Internet access. This can be a smartphone, tablet, a simple web browser capable of secure http connections. The offline activation process is as follows:
Launch the product.
At the Serial Number Validation screen, click Having Trouble Connecting To The Internet.
Click Offline Activation and click Generate a Response Code.
Write down the Request Code.
Switch to an online computer and navigate to www.adobe.com/go/getactivated.
Click Offline Activation.
Sign in with your Adobe ID.
Enter your Request code and click Generate.
Write down the Response code.
Switch back to the offline computer.
Enter the Response Code and click Activate.

Problems with Photoshop CS2 I originally purchased this software several years ago. At time I was running Microsoft Windows XP. This computer recently was replaced with a Dell running Windows 8.I reloaded my CS2 on this computer & it ran fine with a few

Problems with Photoshop CS2
I originally purchased this software several years ago. At time I was running Microsoft Windows XP.
This computer recently was replaced with a Dell running Windows 8.I reloaded my CS2 on this computer & it ran fine with a few exceptions as follows;
when the software comes up initially I get a message that says “could not complete your request because of program error”. Hitting OK allows me to continue using the software .
When I try to activate a function using CTLR or ALT keys I get this message “required application failed to load and the product cannot continue. Please reinstall the application”. This causes the application to abort.
Reloading my CS2 continues to generate the same messages when I depress the CTLR or ALT keys.

Your original copy is obsolete and Adobe is offering a free replacement you are entitled to. Download and use that and that should clear it up for you.
https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.ht ml
Download this copy of CS2 and use the serial number provided next to the download link.

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I bought a used and unlocked iphone4
old apple id because the first owner dies
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I unlocked with icloud
If you had already removed the device from 'Find My iPhone' in iCloud, then you jus tneed to powercycle the device in order to activate it.
Source: http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4515
"After the device is removed from the previous owner’s account, turn the device off by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button located on the top-right side of the device. Then restart your device and proceed with device setup as you would normally."
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Begin the device setup process.After choosing a language, choosing a country, and connecting to a network, the device will begin activation. If you are asked for the previous owner’s Apple ID and password, the device is still linked to their account. Hand the device back to the seller and ask them to enter their password. If the previous owner is not present, they can remove the device from their account by signing in to icloud.com/find. Do not take ownership of any used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch until it has been removed from the previous owner’s account.
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Hey...
I have some problem with photoshop on my mac...
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Date: Mon, 3 Sep 2012 11:14:57 -0600
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Subject: Problem with Photoshop Elements Printing
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