Reinstalling CS2 on a computer with new hardrive

As most of us know, I purchased Photoshop CS2 as a perpetual licence. However, Adobe shut down the activation server so I can only use the software for 30days and then I need to reinstall it.Every 30 days.
Adobe now claims to provide a work around by providing a non-activation version of CS2 for free for previous purchasers of CS2. I tried installing this version with the new Serial Number and the installation process took me through a successful conclusion so I thought. During the installation process, I typed the new Serial Number, Name and Organization as part of the installation process.
When I lauched Adobe CS2 on my computer, I get the following error message:
Adobe Photoshop
Your Adobe Photoshop user name, organization, or serial number missing or invalid. The application cannot continue and must now exit.
OK "button"
After clicking the OK button, the program shuts down.
I cannot get this to work on my computer as I tried many uninstalls and installs. The only way to get CS2 to work is the install the CD version which will only last for 30 days.
If anyone as a solution for this problem, I would appreciate it. By the way, I have this running on Windows 8.1 professional 64bit version. The CD version works fine but is limited to 30 days because of the activation limitation.
I think ADOBE should hold up to their bargain. I purchased a perpetual licence, Not one that expires after a fixed number years.

Keijo Halinen you can contact our support team at http://adobe.ly/yxj0t6.

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