CS2 to CS4

Can I upgrade my CS2 direcly to CS4 by downloadin the upgrade through the internet or by buying the upgrade CD package?

Make sure you buy the correct upgrade. There's a CS3 to CS4 and a CS/CS2 to CS4.
Bob

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New hard drive, reinstall upgrade from CS2 to CS4 Question

Hi,
I upgraded my CS2 to CS4 Extended early this year, my hard drive just bit the dust and I have to re-install the CS4, will I have to call customer service again to get my copy of CS4 Extended activated, again?
Thanks, Charles Grubbs / futurexboy

Like you, I've completely recovered from a hard drive failure - one of two in a RAID 0 arrangement in my case. Windows Backup restored it completely, likewise without re-registration, etc. A key difference is Windows Backup runs for me late at night, in a set-it-and-forget-it fashion (my computers stay on 24/7). I don't have to boot up a separate system to run it.
But I don't doubt Image is a good product.
It's good to have good alternatives to choose from.
-Noel

I have tried downloading photoshop cs2 and cs4 on a new computer. I have the disc available for cs2 and the serial number for cs4. They are both registered in my name. I need help doing a download.

I have tried downloading photoshop cs2 and cs4 on a new computer. I have the disc available for cs2 and the serial number for cs4. They are both registered in my name. I need help doing a download. I was able to get part way through cs4, it showed up in my downloads but never got as far in the process as to ask for serial numbers. I tried with cs2 and I got an error message that some bit of information was incorrect. I currently have both downloaded on two other lap tops I own. One is operational and one is dead. I cannot access the dead one to remove the program. Thank you in advance for any assistance.

For CS2 you will need to download a special new version
CS2 Activation
You might find CS4 download here
Prodesign Tools — Photoshop Direct Download Links

CS2/CS3/CS4: Cannot get file path in Unicode of the current document on Windows

Hi All,
In my automation plugin I need to have full absolute path of the opened document with any possible non-English letters. Using SDK examples Listener and Getter that come with Photoshop SDK the full absolute path which I obtain is in the default ANSI code page (CP_ACP) and I can convert it to Unicode using MultiByteToWideChar() API. However this works well when I have corresponding to document name language set in the "Control Panel -> Regional and Language Options -> Advanced -> Select a language to match the language version of the non-Unicode programs you want to use." For example if name of the document has Russian letters and chosen language in "Regional and Language Options" is also Russian the described conversion works well. If I change "Regional and Language Options" to English for example, full path returned by Photoshop SDK API (AliasToFullPath in PIUFile.cpp) for the document with Russian letters will contain "????????.psd" symbols.
So I need to have an ability to get absolute file path in Unicode. Is it possible in Photoshop CS2/CS3/CS4 for Windows? I have searched forum and SDK but could not find info on it.
Is it possible to have native HANDLE of the opened file to get file info using Windows API?
Please advice.
Below given slightly modified code from Photoshop CS3 which I use to get absolute file pat of the opened document.
Thanks and regards,
Sergey
std::string outFilePath;
int32 theID = 0;
SPErr error = kSPNoError;
error = PIUGetInfo(classDocument, keyDocumentID, &theID, NULL);
if (error == kSPNoError)
Handle theFileHandle = NULL;
error = PIUGetInfoByID(theID, classDocument, keyFileReference, &theFileHandle, NULL);
if (error == kSPNoError)
int32 length = sPSHandle->GetSize(theFileHandle);
Boolean oldLock = FALSE;
Ptr pointer = NULL;
sPSHandle->SetLock(theFileHandle, true, &pointer, &oldLock);
if (pointer != NULL)
outFilePath = (char*)pointer;
sPSHandle->SetLock(theFileHandle, oldLock, &pointer, &oldLock);

Hi All,
Does anybody know, whether it is possible to get Unicode file path of the current document in Photoshop via Photoshop SDK API or without them?
Thanks,
Serhiy

Upgrade CS2 to CS4 or CS5?

I have CS2 and with my new Win7 laptop its time to upgrade.
I'm not a power user but like to dabble in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Firefox and Acrobat.
Is there any reason (possibly other than cost) not to go to CS5? Will I get good deals on CS4 and is that the right path for my needs and environment?
Thanks
Tom

You will not find any great savings on a legit copy of CS2 to CS4 upgrade. The price is the same for a CS2 to CS5 so you might just as well go that route.
You can get Design Premium at Amazon for about $780 with free shipping: http://amzn.to/ai66DQ
Don't be sucked in by ebay offers. You'll wind up very sorry.
Bob

CS2 and CS4 please Help!

I recently upgraded from CS2 to CS4, and I'm very happy with it! i have it on my desktop computer, but what I was wondering is if it would be possible (since i no longer have CS2 installed on this machine) to install CS2 on my laptop? or would the registration of it conflict with CS4 on this machine?
Any and all help would be greatly apreciated! this is my first time posting to the Adobe forums so I hope that this is in the right section =)

It is too easy.
I can't make myself get rid of ID2 and IDCS, though I no longer use them (or IDCS2) for production.
ID2 - IDCS - IDCS2 - IDCS4
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All copies illustrator crash, cs2 cs3 cs4 Leopard 10.5.8 powermac 1.8 dual

I crashes every time i open it. it suddenly started happening. i could get just past the opening pane at first allowing me to choose what kind of document to open print rgb etc, the it stopped doing that. i get the opening pane the it crashes, it aslo happens in past copies cs2 cs3 cs4 non of my illustrator copies will open

It could be an issue with your font caches. Go get fontnuke and try deleting all your system and application font caches.
It doesn't sound like a preference issue if it's affecting all the other versions. Do you have the suite installed? Is Photoshop working properly?

CS2 and CS4 on same computer?

Hello! I hope this has not already been asked and answered but I did honestly try to find an answer and failed. Anyway:
Mac with CS2 currently installed.
QUESTION: If I buy the CS4 upgrade, can I install it and have both CS2 AND CS4 running on the same computer? Not necessarily simultaneously...just be able to launch one or the other.
If yes, where might instructions for such an installation be?
Thanks a bunch.
PS. I tried downloading a trial version of CS4 from Adobe website and could not get their "special" downloader to work. Tried Safari and Firefox. Is there some special trick?

It is too easy.
I can't make myself get rid of ID2 and IDCS, though I no longer use them (or IDCS2) for production.
ID2 - IDCS - IDCS2 - IDCS4
OSX 10.5.8
MacPro

Transferring actions from CS2 to CS4

I recently upgraded from Photoshop CS2 to CS4. Can anyone tell me how to transfer the actions I created in CS2 to CS4? I use a mac.

Save them from the flyout menu in the top right corner of the Actions palette in CS2, then load them into CS4.
Mylenium

PM 6.5 to Indesign CS to CS2 to CS4

Hello,
It was a nightmare going from PM 6.5 to Indesign CS in terms of line endings and general spacing so I let a third party do the conversions in her CS2 for these 200 plus page documents. I now want to buy CS4 so I can take back some document control from the third party. Will the conversion from CS2 to CS4 be as painfull as going from PM6.5 to CS/CS2 in terms of spacing? TIA for any feedback.

Pagemaker and ID used completely different text engines. In particular, by default ID uses a paragraph composer that balances lines in an entire paragraph, rather than the single line composer in PM. It's not surprising that line endings would shift, particularly if you used PM tracking which is also significantly different from ID. Most people think the typography is ID is superior.
I'm not sure if you mean will line endings shift again between ID CS2 and CS4, or from Pagemaker to CS4. The answer to both is probably yes, but not as much from ID to ID version as from Pagemaker. There have been changes in the text engine with each new version which affect line balancing, particularly in justified text. You won't see these changes happen, though, until you start to edit a story and force a recomposition, or you force all stories to recompose in the new version by hitting Ctrl (Cmd) + Alt (Opt) + / (and why this doesn't seem to be shown on the default menus is a mystery) or by exporting to .inx or .idml and opening that.
Peter

Upgrading from CS2 to CS4

I've upgraded from CS2 to CS4 on my WindowsXP, and my question is, can i now safely remove CS2 from my program roster without impacting any of my CS4 applications?

If you're low on disk space, uninstalling CS2 will accomplish NOTHING. If you've reached this point, you need a new harrdrive.
Working with a system drive with under 20% free space is a disaster waiting to happen.
Bob

Batch Conversion: CS2 to CS4

I finally convinced the Powers That Be to upgrade our Creative Suite. Quite a jump from CS2 to CS4. I have quite a few projects developed with CS2, not all of which are in Version Cue. Is there a way to batch convert my InDesign CS2 projects to CS4 rather than bringing them in one at a time and saving?

Thanks, Robert! From your advice, I take it there is no problem with the two versions coexisting on the same machine?
Since we have a tight control on CS users, basically just me!, we may uninstall CS2 and just convert to CS4 as needed.
I upgraded to CS4 at home in advance of my workplace, but that was CS3 to CS4. I will probably convert on as as needed basis at home as well.

Dictionary transfer from CS2 to CS4

Hi, all.
I've built up quite a specialized dictionary in CS2. Now, our company is going to CS4. Will my CS2 dictionary transfer over, and if so, how?
I appreciate any help.
Best wishes,
Michael
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Hi Michael,
Honestly I don't know if the custom dictionary files changed format or anything from CS2 to CS4. When you get CS4, try linking to it from Preferences > Dictionary.
If you're saying though that you're not working with an auxiliary custom dictionary, and instead have added/removed words from your User Dictionary (the default one), then my best guess is you're going to lose those. So, don't uninstall CS2 yet ... boot the program, go to Edit > Spelling > Dictionary, and export the words you see in Added Words. (Maybe also in Removed and Ignored Words). There's an Export button there.
Then when you install CS4, if the dictionary was overwritten, you could always go back to that Dictionary dialog box and click the Import button to bring the added words back in.
AM

InDesign CS2 to CS4

How can I upgrade InDesign CS2 to CS4 on a Mac OS 10.4.11.

You can’t. CS4 hasn’t been sold in years and newer versions of InDesign will not run on 10.4.

Can I upgrade from CS2 to CS4 and skip CS3?

Can I upgrade from CS2 to CS4 and skip CS3? It would save me time.

Colin,
>But I did exactly what everyone on here said they did, went onto adobe.com to do our research, saw that the upgrade works from CS2-CS4
Adobe shows there are multiple versions of the suites on their site and clearly points the way for purchasing at the Adobe Store. Just for the heck of it, I also went to MacMall.com and MacConnection.com, two well-known online resellers. I checked their Adobe CS4 upgrades, and they clearly indicate which older versions they are meant to go with. Not quite so clear from MacZone.com and a few other reseller sites I visited.
>I am an IT person for a printing company, and as such I spent hours upon hours preparing for this transition.
It took me just a few minutes to find the correct version I needed.
>no one can tell the difference, and most vendors don't know it exists. We could help you, but you didn't buy it from us."
Maybe the reseller you bought from is just sloppy and didn't mark the SKUs properly. But how is this Adobe's fault -- particularly when other vendors can and DO get it right?
Also as both Mac and Win upgrades are pretty much determined and marketed the same way, what does this sloppiness have to do with Mac market share?
But that said, there is enough good information on the Adobe site that should trigger some questions if you as the IT guy have any doubts and are responsible for buying for your company. At the least, doesn't it make sense to call Adobe and ask which SKUs you should buy? It could've saved hours of research time.
If you truly did your research and purchasing carefully and were still fooled, I suggest you start with a complaint to the reseller who sold you the goods.
Neil

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