Moving CS5 to new computer?

My desktop is starting to have problems so I bought a new one and need to move CS5 from the old to theDeactivate, I get the option of "Suspend Activation" or "Deactivate Permanently" I'm guessing I want to suspend, but would like to be sure. Anything else I need to know? Any pitfalls to avoid?
Thanks very much for your time.
ps So . . . there's not going to be any more DW CS*? It's only available via monthly subscription?

If you want to temporarily deactivate -- say while you install on an interim 3rd machine, use Suspend option. If you want to donate your old computer to charity, use Permanently Deactivate.
Yes, you can still purchase CS6 but it's not being updated with new features and is now 3 versions removed from CC 2014. Don't get me wrong, CS6 is a very good product. I'm just letting you know what you're buying. Creative Suite 6
With the Cloud model, you get new software and updates as soon as they are available. No more waiting 18 months for bug fixes. In addition, Cloud members get other perks that are not offered to perpetual license users. It's just something else to consider when you're ready to upgrade.
Cloud-based creative software and services | Adobe Creative Cloud
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No, that didn't actually solve my problem, but it did lead me to compare files from iPod and my computer. I discovered that the iTunes Library file that was on my new computer was much smaller than the one on my iPod, so I simply recopied the entire iTunes folder from my iPod and voila! there was all of my music in iTunes on my new computer! Thanks for guiding the way into the light
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Where do I download from for moving CS5 to new computer from old?

I have deactivated the application from my old computer. Now I don't see where, on the Adobe site, to start the download for my new computer.

Did you purchase a download version of Creative Suite 5? If so then I would recommend reviewing http://forums.adobe.com/message/3980334#3980334

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Old computer died and I am trying to install Illustrator CS5 on new computer.
Last version I had before CS5 was/is Illustrator 10,which has been installed on new computer.
CS5 install says I need CS2,3 or 4 before installing 5, but old computer went directly from 10 to CS5.
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It does not seem likely that CS6 was upgraded from version 10. You might want to check your purchase history in your Adobe account to see if there is some missing link in the chain of purchases you made.
You can always try contacting Adobe support thru chat to see if they can find information or otherwise assist you in this matter.
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http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/service1.html ( http://adobe.ly/1aYjbSC )

I'm moving an internal hard drive from an old computer to a new computer. How do I transfer the catalog data to my new computer so the Organizer of Photoshop Elements 6 will find the data on the hard that has been moved to the new computer?

I'm moving an internal hard drive from an old computer to a new computer. (My new compute runs Windows 8.1) How do I transfer the catalog data to my new computer so the Organizer of Photoshop Elements 6 will find the data on the hard that has been moved to the new computer? Is this possible or do I have to use the procedure of copying the catalog along with the photos to a back up hard drive and then restore them on the new computer?

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The drawback in your situation is that you'll have either to overwrite all your files or restore to a custom location, creating a duplicate photo library (which supposes you have enough free space).
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Hello! I would love some help.
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I have been using LR3 for 2 years and have one catalogue that has been on the same computer the whole time.
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I had photoshop on my computer which is now completely dead. Plus I have photoshop on one other computer.
I am not able to get my serial no. to be accepted on my download from the following site.
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs5-product-downloads.html
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Moving iTunes to new computer, using external HD, not seeing library in iTunes

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527
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