Lightroom Thinks My Serial Number is Invalid

I have a purchased copy of Adobe Lightroom 5.
I replaced my desktop computer, and am trying to install Lightroom 5 on it.
I downloaded Lightroom 5 via the Creative Cloud installer, and when I go to activate it, it tells me my serial number is invalid.
I've both typed-it-in and cut-and-pasted it. When logged into adobe.com and looking at products, I see my serial number listed for Lightroom 5 as a valid product.
What can I do to get this working?

The Cloud is for subscription offerings. You should install a license-based version instead.
Lightroom - all versions
Windows
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=113&platform=Windows
Mac
http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?product=113&platform=Macintosh

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Naresh: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
Naresh: Hi Mary.
Naresh: I understand you have been getting invalid serial number, am I right?
Mary Vance: Hi
Mary Vance: yes
Naresh: Please provide me with the serial number, Mary.
Mary Vance: I provided my serial number here
Naresh: Thank you for the serial number.
Naresh: Please allow me 2-3 minutes while I check your serial number.
Mary Vance: no problem
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Naresh: Thank you for being online.
Naresh: I would like to inform you that the server for CS2 products have been shut down by adobe since then you are not able to install the product.
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Mary Vance: will this allow me to reinstall Photoshop?
Naresh: Yes, Mary.
Mary Vance: ok...what is that link?
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Mary Vance: thank you....trying it now
Naresh: You are welcome.
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Mary Vance: the download doesn't have anything regarding installation
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Naresh: I am sorry for providing wrong link.
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