Maximum Activations Exceeded

Question

On my very first device (laptop) application manager will not let me sign in to any CC app saying I have exceeded the maximum number of 2 devices. This is not true. For me it was 1. Laptop, 2. Desktop. The apps worked for a week or so before I had this problem.
Definitely a no-go when working against a deadline.
AO

Answer 1

That would half correct and half incorrect , let me try and explain :-
You can install the applications on 2 computers but cannot use them at the same time , now if  go on third computer and install the software you will get the message "Activation limit reached"    now you will provided with two options (if my memory serve me well) :-
a) To deactivate all the applications which are already activated
b) to enter the new serial number
If you choose , the option "a" , your Third computer will be activated but your previous 2 computer will be deactivated , now when you will open the previous computer say Deaktop , it will be automatically activated but when you will open the Laptop it will give you the same error message and options , and this cycle goes on.
This was activation's concept , now your issue seems to be different , so would like to know the exact problem with complete details liek Error message and OS.