Reinstall upgrade.

I had Photoshop CS5 as an upgrade from CS.  My computer crashed, I need to reinstall CS5. Reading the forums, I found out I could download CS2 because the activation server is down for CS and CS2. I did so and it is installed. However, CS5 will not install as it says the serial number for the CS2 is not from a qualifying product. What can I do?

Chances are you need to be using the serial number from your CS purchase.  If you are unable to work things out you need to contact Adobe Support either by chat or via phone when you have serial number and activation issues.
Here are some links to help make contact:
http://www.adobe.com/support/chat/ivrchat.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/download-install/supportinfo/
PS - you diod not need to install CS/CS2 in order to install CS5.  You only needed the serial number.

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