Registering CS2

After upgrading to Windows 8.1, I re-installed Photoshop CS2 from my original disks, re-entered the serial number and registered it. The program seemed to work correctly, but each time I reopened, it ask me to registered again. I contacted to Adobe "chat" and was advised the CS2 is no longer supported, but that I could download the program (PhSp_CS2_English.exe) and use the new key provided. I did so, and re-registered sucessfully, but I still am asked to register each time I open the program. How do I get rid of this nonsensical feature?
Thank you

Yes I did, and this is my issue. I removed the CS2 program from my
computer, downloaded PhSp_CS2_English.exe, installed it, entered the new
password given to me (which checks with the data in "my Adobe"), registered
it and received the message: Registration complete. Thank you for
registering your adobe product.
However , each time I try to use Photoshop I am asked to register again. I
click on the register later, and the program seems to function perfectly,
but it is somewhat of a bother.
I decided to call the Adobe "chat", and was asked to de-install,
re-download the program, and re-install. I was given a new key
(<serial number removed by mod - kglad>) which was not accepted. This key does not
show in "my Adobe".

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Mitch,
>My friend installed cs2 on my mac and im the second user for his cd.
As Jim is saying: that's illegal; a.k.a. piracy. Please understand that you cannot install software registered for one person on someone else's machine. The intent of Adobe's "two computer activation" is so that the
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RE: the "De activating / un registering cs2..." thread

Jim and Neil...
Jim said:
"It is unlikely that many here will feel moved to assist a new thread on the topic to aid blatant abuse of licensing..."
and, Neil said:
"As Jim is saying: that's illegal; a.k.a. piracy. Please understand that you cannot install software registered for one person on someone else's machine. The intent of Adobe's "two computer activation" is so that the same user has the convenience of using his legally obtained and licensed software non-simultanously on his home/office/laptop computers.
As your use contravenes that use, and the purpose of these forums, no further assistance will be forthcoming."
I'm not 100% sure a lecture about piracy and legal use is called for in this case, and here's why:
I
specifically
called Adobe Customer Support for something almost exactly like Mitch is describing. It's hard to say if it's truly, exactly the same situation because of the lack of details.
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Continued from above...
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really
grilled the guy about these things, because I wanted to be completely above board about everything, and he continually reassured me that what I was asking about was COMPLETELY cool by Adobe.
So far as of the time of this post, I haven't reminded my brother to send me the installation disk in the mail; that should tell you that I really don't have a pressing need for the newer features in AI CS3. But if I did, all indications are that my installing it on my system as the 2nd activation on his license is legal.
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