How do I activate Photoshop CS2

I had a problem with my Mac Pro. As a result, I moved all four of my hard drives to another Mac Pro. Now my Adobe Photoshop needs to be activated again. When I try to do it online I get a message saying the server is not available. When I phoned in, I got a message saying I had the wrong number of numbers and the recording rattled off a URL for me to go to that I could not copy quick enough. What do I do now?
Thanks for any help.

adobe has shutdown cs2 activation servers.
to allow licensed cs2 users to continue installing/using those cs2 programs, adobe has made versions available (to licensed users only) that do not need activation:  http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.htm l
be sure to use the posted serial number with the version you download, not your current serial number.

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