Photoshop CS3 does not accept serial number

I have been running a valid copy which I registered when I installed. Recently get a message to uninstall, re-install then contact support. When contacting support, they say the SN is invalid and refer me here. I registered the SN three years ago, and it is no longer there. I have CS3 Dreamweaver, and InDesign which the registration is no loger in the myProducts file either. I haven't tested, but am assuming I will have a similar problem with them as well.
Message title was edited by: Brett N

OP you wrote the serial number worked three years ago when you install CS3 on your machine.  Your either a lair, telling the truth, a pirate or have a failing memory and are not installing from the same pirate media used three years ago. I do believe the serial you have is invalid as that is what Adobe keeps telling you. Now if your being truthful should now know you were duped, were taken. 
I'll buy hardware off ebay for I think selling stolen hardware wouldn't be common on ebay sellers would need a source of stolen hardware to have a supply to sell.  Software is a different matter its easy to replicate cracked software any computer or copier can be used. 
If you get something new get it from the right place.  If you get something from Adobe buy from Adobe retailer prices will not be much lower and Adobe records will show your legal user.

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