CS3 Suddenly asking for serial number after 2 years of use.

I have been using CS3 for two years on a daily basis and suddenly it is asking me to input my serial number as if I was installing it for the first time.  When I input my serial number it says it is invalid.  I am unable to access any application in CS3.  Does anyone know why this is happening and what I can do to stop it.  This is my job.  I need access to the software that I paid for.

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