Photoshop CS6 asking for licence, invalid code when entered

Hi there,
I've been subscribed to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photoshop since February last year. In the last week, I haven't been able to open my Photoshop because it tells me my trial has expired. When I enter the licence code again, it says it is invalid.
I thought perhaps it was an issue with my subscription having run out, but I checked on my account and it's renewed, and I've already been charged for this month. I'd really appreciate some help - I don't want to cancel and restart it because I'd have to pay again because I'd be paying twice for this month.
It's probably an easy fix. I just suck at computer stuff.
Thanks.

Hi ijyameex,
Welcome to the Adobe Forums,
The resolution can be found by following the links, please check,
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1309297
http://forums.adobe.com/message/6181741
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/ccm-prompt-serial-number.html
Hope it helps you.
Regards
Rajshree

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