Installing CS2 Premium

I cloned my HD to an SSD, but upon using the SSD in the computer, Windows CS2 Premium wanted activation again, and Adobe's activation system had some problem. I was then instructed to download a new CS2 Premium at https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads; however, install instructions and site contents do not match. So, how do I install the Windows CS2 premium at https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads when the files stated in the install pdf do not match the files at https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads?

to install Windows CS2 from the downloads obtained at
https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads, install CreativeSuiteCS2Disc1.exe first; it will ask you where to install. I installed it at
C:\CreativeSuiteCS2\Adobe Creative Suite 2.0, but the default is
C:\Creative Suite CS2\Adobe Creative Suite 2.0\ ; however, “Creative Suite CS2” can be replaced with any path part, and, as i stated, I replaced it with CreativeSuiteCS2. I could also have used Program Files\Adobe to replace Creative Suite CS2. once the path for CreativeSuiteCS2Disc1.exe is chosen, use the same path, i will call it PathCS2, when installing CreativeSuiteCS2Disc2.exe and CreativeSuiteCS2Disc3.exe . the install for CreativeSuiteCS2Disc1.exe will request loading the 2nd and 3rd CDs. when it does that, install CreativeSuiteCS2Disc2.exe and CreativeSuiteCS2Disc3.exe respectively to PathCS2 and the installation will continue automatically after clicking the OK-Button on the request-to-load-CD box.
CreativeSuiteCS2Disc1.exe , CreativeSuiteCS2Disc2.exe, and CreativeSuiteCS2Disc3.exe only install Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, the others (CS_2.0_WWE_Extras_1.exe , AcrobatPro7Install.exe, GoLiveCS2Install.exe, and InCopyCS2Install.exe) must be installed individually after downloading them from https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/entitlement/index.cfm?e=cs2_downloads. i installed CS_2.0_WWE_Extras_1.exe in C:\CreativeSuiteCS2 . once these installations are completed, CS_2.0_WWE_Extras_2, Acrobat Distiller 7.0, Adobe Acrobat 7.0 Professional, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Designer 7.0, Adobe GoLive CS2, Adobe Help Center, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe ImageReady CS2, Adobe InCopy CS2, Adobe InDesign CS2, and Adobe Photoshop CS2 will be installed.

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Problem installing CS2 Premium (please help)

I bought a copy of CS2 a couple of years ago ("free" support has now expired). I installed it on my desktop and laptop (both running XP). Worked fine.
Last year, I upgraded the laptop and wanted to de-register (or whatever the Adobe term is for deleting that machine from their database) and install it on the new database. The de-registration appeared to work, but the installation on the new machine didn't. All of the Adobe software (not the Macromedia stuff) would start and stop, due to the inappropriate registration. I called customer service, and was informed that my "free" support had expired, but that someone "might be able to help" for $50/hour. I declined and have just used the software on the desktop.
Last weekend, the desktop machine died and I replaced it. Now, as far as I can tell, I have no way of de-registering either installation (the funky version on the old laptop or the one on the dead desktop), and no way to keep using a software package that cost me a couple of thousand dollars.
Really frustrating.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Background Information
Refer to the following URLs to understand the Adobe's software activation and licensing.
"Adobe software activation" at
http://www.adobe.com/products/activation/
"Product Activation Center" at
http://www.adobe.com/activation/
"Activation for Previous Software Versions" at
http://www.adobe.com/activation/previous_software_versions.html
"Installation on multiple machines" at
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/152/tn_15266.html
On the first URL, Adobe describes " Please call Adobe Customer Care for assistance." in the Section "I don't have access to the computer on which I originally activated Adobe software. Can I still deactivate the Adobe software and use it on a new computer?"
But you cannot find "Adobe Customer Care" contacts information by searching "Adobe+Customer+Care" in Adobe's sites, and it's rearly useless description.
If you cannot activate or deactivate your applications via the Internat, you can activate your applications by phone.
For details of phone activation, see the following URL:
http://www.adobe.com/activation/phonenumbers.html
Select live customer service representative and explain your situation that you cannot deactivate your applications due to machine crash to the personnel.

CS2 Premium not working after re installing on Windows Vista

I reformatted my computer and re installed CS2 Premium in a new laptop with Windows Vista; however, when trying to open one of the applications such as Photoshop it says "user name, organization, or serial number is missing or invalid." Adobe does not offer tech support for CS2 anymore so my only hope is your expert information. Thank you.

I got the same problem with my CS2. I recently bought a new computer which is windows vista 64 bit, and I tried to install my old CS2 on it and every program gave me that error message when I tried to run them. I called customer support, and the answer is the same, they dont support CS2 anymore and they expect you to buy their CS4. I mean I spent $$$ on it 2 years ago and you tell me to spend another $$$ to buy it again? This is purely insane.

How to install upgrade in different language Photoshop CS(fin) to cs2 premium (UK)

My Computer crashed and when i did installed CS, i had the following problem: Photoshop CS in finnish version and when i did try to install CS2 Premium UK version it stops, because it can not find finnish there. I did get help from this forum, when i did it some years ago, but do not remember, what to do. Can someone help me in this problem?
Ulf

The help you received some years ago might not matter. See the following...
Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3 -
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.htm l

How can I re-install CS2 upgrade on a new hard drive without serial no. of previous Photoshop 5?

A new hard drive has been installed on my G4 Mac with OS10.4. I am trying to re-install CS2 Premium on the new hard drive but I no longer have the serial number of my previous Photoshop 5. I need to enter this as the CS2 was an upgrade. I have spoken to Adobe technical support but they no longer support CS2 so are not able to help. They recommended that I try the Adbe Forum. All my Adobe products have been bought legitimately. I know people manage to use pirated Adobe software so there must be some way for me to activate a legally bought product.

Michael
Thank you for your email and suggestion.
I have tried that and the only product listed is my CS5 Design Premium (which was an upgrade), none of my previous Adobe products are listed.
I am now looking to see if I can buy an old version of Photoshop that will work on a Power PC G4 Mac with OS 10.4.
I only need Photoshop on that Mac to paint from, not the rest of the Suite.
It is infuriating that I already have a legitimately bought Adobe product (as all mine have been) but I am unable to use it.
Regards
Trevor

Unable to install Adobe CS2 Premium on Windows OS 7. How do I fix this ?

I am unable to install Adobe CS2 Premium on Windows OS 7. My discs require activation but do install to the OS. The non-activation version recommended gives the error message that" this version is not compatible wih OS" and will not install.
Thanks, Liz

Hi Issieoo,
Though you may install Cs2 on Windows but you may face performace issue. Please find the System Requirement for installing for one of the CS2 product: http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/system-requirements-photoshop.html . However I would recommend you to purchase the new CC realease with more enhanced functionalities and features.
Regards,
Romit Sinha

Have to install my CS2 Premium DK on a new laptop with xp pro

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Found out it is not possible to activate CS2 and that I have to download the CS2 Premium in Danish with my adobe id. Went there but I only found 2 files -Acrobat st. and pro. Does anyone know how to find the Danish CS2 Premium ?

do i have to install both pse6 and 11 on a new laptop..

Install question CS2 Premium using CS4 Standard work?

Running iMac Power PC G5, 2GB SDRAM, and have checked all the system requirements to upgrade, good to go, now the question is...
I have Adobe CS2 PREMIUM installed and need to upgrade to CS4. Will the CS4 STANDARD full version work to upgrade? or am I forced to buy the Premium? I am a print designer and not into web creation. So I don't use the web apps anyway.
Thanks you in advance!

Thanks for the quick reply! The link at Amazon gave this review... This should not be so confusing. anyway, I see the only way around it is to buy the full version. Any other options would be appreciated. Actually CS2 has never given me a problem. The reason I need to move ahead is I am running into compatibility issues with the agency I recieve artwork from. CS4 is the highest I can go with a powerpc. I really cannot aford a new mac right now. One last HELP Please. Thank You!
This review is from: Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Standard Upgrade [Mac] (DVD-ROM)
I love CS4. What I hate is that you have to read the whole listing to see that THIS IS ONLY AN UPGRADE FROM CS3 TO CS4, not any other versions. So I spent hours preparing for this transition, hours upon hours, and when I called Adobe support they said "Oh, yeah, this is a really common problem. There's really no way to tell the CS3-CS4 from the CS2-CS4 upgrades, and they cost the same price. We could help you, but you didn't buy it from us..." Aargh! So I'm returning it, Amazon won't make any money, I have to explain to my office that they're stuck on CS2 for a while, and there's just no way my boss will believe this isn't something completely negligent on my part.

CS2 Premium reinstalling Adobe Photoshop activation problems

To: Adobe.com
From: Paul Sacca
[email protected]
Subject: CS2 Premium
To Whomever it Concerns,
After recently upgrading my computer's CPU, Memory and Graphics it became necessary to singularly reinstall my Adobe Photoshop (inc. Illustrator & Bridge) since I don't use the other members of the CS2 Premium Suite I made this a custom installation. Everything is working correctly with the exception of my Adobe Activation Warning System.
As you know Adobe no longer supports the CS2 Product you sold me which is your decision regardless of my belief of how good customer service should work. Your Web Site Trouble Shooting Guide states:
Adobe strongly advises against running unsupported and outdated software. The serial numbers provided as a part of the download may only be used by customers who legitimately purchased CS2 or Acrobat 7 and need to maintain their current use of these products.
I did legitimately purchase this product and once again I disagree with Adobe and wish to continue using my CS2 Photoshop, Illustrator & Bridge.
Am I to ignore your Warning System continually as I use my product? Is there another way to peacefully resolve this conflict? or Are you going to make this ugly and insist I buy yet another updated Adobe Product that you will still continue to support (for the time being)? My wish is simply to continue using my Photoshop without threats or problems from Adobe...can you help?
Paul Sacca

You can keep using CS2 without further cost. It just requires a few steps to remove the activation version and replace it with the non-activation version.
Uninstall your CS2.
Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3
Download the non-activation version of CS2 from the above link. It's valid for CS and CS2 owners.
Install then enter the new non-activation serial number provided at that link. Your existing CS2 serial number will no longer work.

CS2 Premium files not available for end-of-life download?

I am reconfiguring my old Mac and reinstalled my Adobe CS2 Premium package from the original discs. It failed activation. I searched and found http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life.htm l . I followed the English link, and logged in.
The install PDF linked from that page says CS2 Premium has 7 files to download:
CS_2.0_UE_Ret_D1.dmg.bin
CS_2.0_UE_Ret_D2.dmg.bin
CS_2.0_UE_Ret_D3.dmg.bin
CS_2.0_UE_Ret_D4.dmg.bin*
CS_2.0_UE_Extras_1.dmg.bin
CS_2.0_UE_Extras_2.dmg.bin*
CDo_TT_Mac.dmg.bin
However, the download page has only the following listed under CS2, and there is no heading for CS2 Premium.
CS2_install_Mac.pdf
CS_20_IE_NonRet_D1.dmg.bin
CS_20_IE_NonRet_D2.dmg.bin
CS_20_IE_NonRet_D3.dmg.bin
VCS2.dmg
CS_2.0_IE_Extras_1.dmg.bin
None of these match the files listed in CS2_install_Mac.pdf.
Can anyone help me find the CS2 Premium files?
edit: found a partially related discussion at http://forums.adobe.com/message/4919014#4919014%234919014?sdid=KCHDS

Hi Jan:
Today I searched in the SAP Service Marketplace and I got the following result:
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Maybe your problem has been solved. I recommend you to re-calculate these objects in MOPZ again.
Kind Regards, Bob

CS2 Premium Suite on Mountain Lion

So, I just switched over from Windows to Mac and decided to buy the CS2 Premium Suite. After finding out that the activation service was shut down, I downloaded all of the CS2 Premium Suite files from the Adobe website; however, none of them will run on my computer. Whenever I try to install the files, I get a message that reads, "Adobe CS2 can't be installed on this disk. Installation onto non HFS drive is not supported." Is there any way for me to get CS2 Premium Suite to run on my new Macbook, or am I going to have to spend more money on a different version for Mac? If so, which versions of the CS Suite work for the new Macbooks? Or, which versions of Photoshop work for the new Macbooks? Photoshop is my main priority.

Cs2 won't work on mountain lion (os x 10.8)
Reason: No PowerPC applications are supported on mountain lion and cs2 is a PowerPC application and your mac uses an intel processor.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowerPC
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_(software)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple%27s_transition_to_Intel_processors
Probably cs3 through cc will work on mountain lion, although newer ones probably work better.
CS6/CC are the current versions available from adobe.

CS2 Premium Installation on Win: Invalid Serial Number

Hi, id like to install my old CS2 Premium for Win again. Since installation from CDs doesnt work anymore (activation server down), i downloaded the installation files from http://helpx.adobe.com/de/x-productkb/policy-pricing/creative-suite-2-activation-end-life. html and installed these with the provided serial number. Installation completed successfully, but now i experience the following, when opening the suite's programs:
Indesign: Asks me to enter a serial nr, but neither my personal nor the one provided by the download site works.
Photoshop: Quits on startup claiming serialnr is invalid (without asking for one).
Illustrattor opens with a registration form which doesnt work, but after cancelling the ladder, is ready to use.
How can i complete the installation, such that all programs work?
Thanks for your assistance!
Jürg

Refer to this:
Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2 or older products, Acrobat 7
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Acrobat 7.1 update for Windows (with CS2 Premium) Continuous Configuration at Boot Time

I'm running Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 on an IBM T43P laptop with current MSFT patches. My system is set to automatically download and apply Adobe Patches.
The patch installs, but requires "configuration" at every boot time. It completes the configuration process and requests re-boot or defer to complete the installation/configuration process.
My system has been doing this for more than a week. I finally uninstalled Acrobat 7.0 (from within CS2 Premium), re-booted, then re-installed Acrobat Pro (within CS2 Premium) for Windows. I downloaded the full 7.1 update and the process has started all over again.
Please advise, as the constant configuration at boot time and request to re-boot is annoying.
Thanks.

I use a different version of Acrobat, so didn't pay much attention... but I do know this has been discussed before, with a solution
You might try various terms at the SEARCH link
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx?126@@.ee6b2f2
From what I do remember (as I said, no details) the solution was "something like"
1 - manually install the update from the download page
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=1&platform=Windows
2 - turn Acrobat's automatic updating OFF

Trying to install CS3 Premium

I am buying CS3 Premium. The person who is selling it to me has done the licence transfer, although I've been waiting 3 weeks for an email about this and it hasn't arrived (from Adobe).
So, I thought I'd try it anyway. He's selling me his complete upgrade sequence, PS5.5, CS2 Premium and CS3 Premium, so I can follow the same path he did. Yes, he's de-activated and uninstalled everything.
He also sent me the list of his registered applications, a screenshot from his account. It shows he had PS5.5 and CS2 Premium registered - looks like he didn't register CS3 Premium.
So, I installed CS3 - no luck. Right at the end of the process I was asked for the CS3 sn, fine, that works. Then I'm asked for a qualifying sn, fine, the CS2 sn was accepted. Then I was asked to enter a 2nd qualifying sn, for CS2 upgrade. All I've got is the upgrade version, which was accepted as full version, but not as an upgrade. Don't have another serial number, not offered any more choices. Even though I have PSCS2 standalone entirely legally installed (registered under my business account). Oh, and PS7, if it matters. Also totally legal.
OK, uninstall CS3 (properly) and start again.
Install CS2. All goes well. It installs, using the sn from PS5.5 as well. I register it, I activate it.
So - the transfer must be OK and legit, or I couldn't have registered it, right? Because it WAS registered to the bloke who's selling it to me. I have proof. And I have just registered it. Yes, using the correct email address.
Try again to install CS3, without uninstalling CS2.
CS3 serial number accepted.
BUT now I need the sn for CS2.3 Premium to continue. Not CS2. That one is rejected. Has to be CS2.3.
So, I go to open a question in support - but I can only ask a question about my registered products - which allegedly do not include CS2!!!!!
Before I enter telephone hell, can anyone spot a flaw in all this?

So, I uninstalled CS3 while waiting for my issue to be resolved, trying to stop the clock since it was running as a trial. Did it via Applications > Utilities > Adobe Installers > CS3 Uninstaller. (Mac 10.4.11).
Right at the end I came back and saw a screen saying it was done and stupidly hit 'Finish' before reading the small print that I think was about this:
I still have an InDesign CS3 folder (looks like a generic folder), with an unknown document inside, called InDesign CS3 but it's not, and a fonts folder containing a file called AdobeFnt11.lst, which opens as an empty document.
Can I just bin these? The uninstaller has disappeared now so I can't have another look.

How do I deactivate CS2 Premium software when I no longer have computer?

How can I deactivate the license for CS2 Premium software for a computer I no longer have, so I can install on my current computer?

Deactivation is no longer available for CS2 or earlier since Adobe decommissioned the CS2 activation server a couple of years ago.
Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3
On your new computer, download the new non-activation CS2 from the above link and enter the new serial number provided at that link. Your existing CS2 serial number will no longer work.
PS This will only work for Windows. CS2 will not install or run on modern Macs since the PowerPC code it is written in is incompatible with Intel processors.

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