Re-installing LR license on new mac with no optical drive

originally purchased LR2 with CD copy, have subsequently upgraded online to LR3 and LR4 using PC.
have now purchsed new mac with no optical drive, so how do I get LR4 reinstalled?
any upgrade licenses require you to have the original full license first installed.

any upgrade licenses require you to have the original full license first installed.
Used to be the case but no longer. Adobe's process is now much simpler.
All software versions (whether full or upgrades) include the full program code. The serial number you enter tells the installer if it's an upgrade or a full version.
Download the Lightroom 4.4.1 trial from http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=5599
Install it then enter your LR 4 serial number. The installer will then ask for an earlier version serial. Enter your LR3 serial and the install will complete.

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