Is it legal to download a free version of Photoshop CS3 and then use a serial number from elsewhere?

I downloaded a version of Photoshop CS3, but they did not provide a serial number. Without thinking, I looked up an appropriate serial number on the internet and typed it in, only to realize afterwards that what I had done might not be legal. So my question is, is it legal to do this or not?

Wait a minute ...if someone would be selling the serial number online why would he/she would make it public so that anyone can use.
There are various keygen present online that can generate such kind of serial number but using them is stricly illegal.....without knowing the source it would be hard to tell.
You can try and get is touch with the "Jeff Wright" , he is a Adobe employee who actively participate in forums....He can check that serial number and can let you know , is it legit or not
also you can let us know the source from where you have got the serial number ...

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Downloads available:
Suites and Programs: CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4 | CS3
Acrobat: XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
Premiere Elements: 12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
Photoshop Elements: 12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7
Lightroom: 5 | 4 | 3
Captivate: 7 | 6 | 5
Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3
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Photoshop Elements
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Do you have any other Adobe Product installed on the system?
Did you download Photoshop elements from this link:
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