Re-installation of CS2

My computer crashed so I now need to reinstall CS2 on a different computer. I have the product key and a backup disc, but the "install" file on the disc is not an .exe file. It is an .adb extension. My operating system does not recognize the .adb extension.  Any thoughts on how I might get a new program download that will let me use my product key, or any other ideas on how I can get the program reinstalled and running on the new computer?
Thank you.

You could download the 30-day trial from ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub
That CS2 trial allows you to enter a serial number.

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    kann mir jemand Tipps zur Installation von CS2 Premium als zweite Instanz geben?
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    Ziel: Installation einer zweiten Instanz von CS2 auf zwei verschiedenen VISTA-PCs:
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    2. Wo wurde die CS2 gekauft? Welcher Händler, evenuell zu welchem Preis? Lag der Preis im Normalbereich oder war der Preis saubillig?
    3. Ist sichergestellt, dass diese Version nie mehr als 20x aktiviert und deaktiviert wurde, mehr war damals nicht erlaubt. Kann aber zwischenzeitlich zurückgesetzt werden.
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    5. Funktioniert die Internetverbindung oder kannst Du alternativ eine telefonische Aktivierung vornehmen, die Telefonnummer dazu erscheint normalerweise nach einer fehlgeschlagenen Aktivierung.
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  • XMP doesn't display proper info in Photoshop CS2 for Mac.

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    I don't have a clue what I am doing with this.  Here is my discussion with Customer Service:
    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
    Naresh: Thank you.
    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.
    Naresh: However, I will provide you the link to download CS2 application. Please visit the following link.
    Mary Vance: will this allow me to reinstall Photoshop?
    Naresh: Yes, Mary.
    Mary Vance: ok...what is that link?
    Naresh: Please clcik here to download.
    Mary Vance: thank you....trying it now
    Naresh: You are welcome.
    Naresh: I will also provide you the link for further information regarding the installation of CS2 products.
    Mary Vance: the download doesn't have anything regarding installation
    Naresh: Please click for the information.
    Naresh: I am sorry for providing wrong link.
    Naresh: Please click here to download.
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    Mary Vance: the first and 3rd link were the same
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    Naresh: ?
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    Naresh: Please click here to visit the forums.
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    Naresh: Yes, please.
    Naresh: Is there anything else I can help you with?
    Mary Vance: I don't see where you helped me with this yet, so I guess not!
    Naresh: I am sorry for the inconvenience.
    Naresh: Thank you for contacting Adobe.  We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Goodbye!
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