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I'm trying to install Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Standard. I purchased the original product several years ago and installed it on a personal laptop (Windows XP) in order to work from home. The XP laptop has died and I'm trying to reinsatall Acrobat from the original disk on a new Windows 7 laptop. After entering the Serial # and the Activation #, I cannot get the Authorization # in order to proceed with the installation.
I have not had any luck finding a phone number for anyone at Adobe to speak with, so I'm tossing my problem to the Adobe users. Anyone care to pick up my fumble?

Steve,
Thanks for your quick reply. Before I try to uninstall my original version of Acrobat 7.0 . . . I have some concerns, if you care to weigh in.
After purchasing the Adobe 7.0 software, I installed it on a Dell 9300 laptop (Windows XP) and have been using it with no problems ever since. Although the software still does everything I need it to, the laptop has been sick for some time. I'm afraid that an attempt to uninstall the program may expedite it's total demise. Should the uninstall process fail, I don't want to be caught in the position of NOT being allowed to reinstall it on my new Windows 7 laptop.
I no longer need the program to work from home since I am now retired. However, I have spent many hours since retiring using the Adobe program to scan, edit, and file personal records and eliminate paper.
What options do I have for reinstalling the software IF the uninstall fails? I have the original disk, key code, etc, but for fear of losing my authorization on the Windows XP laptop, I have not yet tried to install the program on a 2nd PC.
Anything you can do to keep this old brain from facing a big learning curve with the latest software is greatly appreciated.
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