CS3 activation

My University lab has a volume license for CS3. I am trying to activate on my computer, but keep getting the 'maximum number of activations reached' error. Is there anything that can be done to activate this? Thanks in advance,
Ryan

Hi there
Likely you need to contact Adobe Support.
Additionally, please note that you posted your issue in the Adobe Captivate forums. Captivate is not part of CS3 (or any of the Creative Suites).
Cheers... Rick

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Me: No.
Supporter: Please visit Adobe User Forums at
Me: I installed Flash player and clicked the link you‘ve posted and the message »need flashplayers« remains.
Supporter: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1253193
Me: ok
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Me: please wait a minute
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Supporter: Please click on the bell oprion.
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Me: And what is the: bell oprion? Sorry, my english isn‘t the best
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Me: Thank you for spending your time. I‘m worry.
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I do not have the windows closed and not shut down the computer. I just went to sleep.
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