Reinstalling CS3 to Windows 7, without disc or serial number

Im upgrading my OS from Vista to Windows 7, which requires a clean install. I have CS3 that I would like to reinstall to the same computer once Win 7 is set up. My problem is that I bought CS3 when I was a photoshop student, receiving a student discount when downloading online. While it's an authentic Adobe product, I didn't receive a CD and I dont know what my serial number is. How can I reinstall my CS3 once my OS changed?

Registration is mandatory for S&T editions, so the serial number is somewhere on your account, support can pick them out from the database or you have an e-mail from back then. Downloads are here:
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