Serial Number is Upgrade

So i get my new final cut express 4 for christmas and i put in the disk to install it, then i put in the serial number on the back and click continue...then a window comes up saying tat i put in an uprade serial number and it wants the original one which i dont think i have seeing as this is the first pro tool i have purchased!!!
please help, have i gotten the upgrade and not the full version???!!!

I placed my call to AppleCare and ate my supper while I waited for a real person. After approx 35 minutes, the real person transferred me to the correct support group. While waiting to talk to someone there, I decided to try reinstalling the 3.5 upgrade, which took just shy of an hour. It asked me for the serial numbers of both the original and 3.5 upgrade, which I entered and was received favorably. Once that was installed, and still on the phone waiting for a support person, I then proceeded to install the FCE 4 upgrade. And this time, it took the serial number without a hitch. The upgrade was installed without a problem and before I got to talk to the support people, I hung up.
Bottom line, reinstalling previous upgrades did the trick

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I wonder if someone can help me.
I want to upgrade my Adobe Creative Cloud membership to the teams package but need to have my serial number to do so. I can't find it anywhere - don't have my original email - and haven't been able to find it using some of the other recommended methods. For example, if I log into my account and look at my products/services I don't have the option to view my serial number there, and none of the recommendations I have read in the other forums work for me.
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Serial number problem upgrading from Tryout and 5.1 to 5.5 CS Standard

Hi
Long one...!
I bought a new iMac and CS5.5 Design Standard. Installed it. Didn't have my education serial at the time so ran as trial. All good.
Received serial from Adobe. Put it in and Indesign was OK with it and upgraded to 5.5, but others stayed as Tryouts. Reinstalled, same problem.
Contacted Adobe who said the serial was for Windows. After much messing around they issued another serial. Put it in. It changed when I put the disk in to try and reload. (Last four digit box changes itself to XXX). Other two packages went from Tryout to 5.1.
Uninstalled whole package and reinstalled using the code Adobe Support gave me. Indesign back as 5.5 but other two still only 5.1
Why might this be?
You don't have to read the following but it may help.
Thank you for answers or suggestions. At wits' end here!
Sam
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You are now chatting with Arun Kumar.
sam: Hello
Arun Kumar: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
Arun Kumar: Hi! Sam.
sam: My copy of CS design standard says my serial number isn't correct
Arun Kumar: May I please have your email address registered with Adobe while I review your request?
sam: .......................
Arun Kumar: Thank you for the information.
Arun Kumar: I understand that you need assistance regarding serial number. Is that correct?
sam: You emailed me the serial after I sent in supporting evidence of eligibility and i pasted it into the startup. The startup seems to have gone but the prgarm still says trial version
Arun Kumar: Okay, sure I will help you with this.
Arun Kumar: May I have the serial number?
sam: "Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- .....................
sam: I pasted it into the box
Arun Kumar: Okay.
Arun Kumar: I checked with the serial number and it's correct.
Arun Kumar: Are you using the correct dvd?
sam: The suite installed and the nag screen's gone but the product still says it's a trial version
sam: I used the dvd provided
Arun Kumar: May I know which software trail version is installed on your machine?
Arun Kumar: Are we still connected?
sam: Sorry
sam: Creative Suite Design Standard 5.5
sam: Ai and PS say it's a tryout on the startup screen
Arun Kumar: In this case, I suggest you to uninstall the trail version and install the Design Standard CS 5.5 with the help of DVD.
sam: The dvd was where I installed what I have from
sam: I deleted and reinstalled PS as I thought there was another problem with it
Arun Kumar: May I know which software was there before you installing the software form DVD?
sam: Brand new iMac
Arun Kumar: Sam, you install it in trial version, there you will get option of help, click on help and register the serial number.
Arun Kumar: Your product will get converted to full version.
sam: I'm new to Macs. How do I uninstall it?
Arun Kumar: Don't uninstall it.
sam: OK. Can you give me a refernce for this case for itf it doesn't work?
Arun Kumar: With the help of DVD run the software and choose the trial version.
sam: Choose the trial version???
Arun Kumar: You will get two options when you will install it with DVD one is run the trail version and another is enter the serial number.
Arun Kumar: Did you got this two option when you installed the software?
sam: I was going to do it later! Shall I do it now?
sam: If you don't mind waiting...
Arun Kumar: Installation will take time and we can't wait for so much time.
Arun Kumar: I will provide you all the steps.
sam: OK
Arun Kumar: If you still get any problem, you can contact us back. We are available 24/7
Arun Kumar: When you will install the software, you will get two option.
Arun Kumar: 1) install on trail version.
Arun Kumar: 2) enter the serial number.
Arun Kumar: By both way you can activate the product.
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sam: [email protected]
Pritam: Hello SAm
Pritam: *Sam
Pritam: AS I understand you are having an issue with the activation of the product,am I correct?
sam: Hi Pritam
sam: I've had two long discussions with your chatroom people. Very willing but still no success activating two of the products. The ID product has changed to 5.5 but AI and PS don't accept the serial code I was given. Please would someone let me know what to do? The trial is running out and I need the software!
sam: I mean Live Chat
Pritam: Thank you fro confirming the issue.
Pritam: *for
Pritam: I will try my level best to help you out with the issue.
Pritam: May I have the serial number of the product?
sam: 1408-1108-9876-3887-8290-4164
Pritam: Sam ,may I know are you trying to activate the product in Windows or MAC?
sam: A new iMac
sam: You're welcome to remote view the machine if it helps
Pritam: Sam, this is why you are having an error in activating.
Pritam: The serial number which you have provided is for Windows and you are trying to activate the product in MAC ,because of this you are not able to activate the product.
sam: It's the one you sent me this morning
sam: I sent in my education user support case stuff yesterday and included tproduct code from the packaging
sam: Can you give me a Mac serial?
Pritam: Please allow me a moment.
Pritam: Thank you fro staying online.
sam: No problem
Pritam: As we are from the technical team ,we don't have the resource for the changing serial number to MAC.
Pritam: In this case I will transfer the chat to our customer service team,they will help you out with the issue.
Pritam: May I transfer the chat?
sam: Thanks... this is from the email today: Your Adobe ID:............ Your Case Number:............ With this response, we believe your issue is resolved and have therefore closed your case 0207655150. If your support case has not been completed to your satisfaction or you should you need to contact us on this issue again, please reference your case number. You can reopen your case up to 14 days after it has been closed. Hello, Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- ........................
Please wait while I transfer the chat to the appropriate group.
You are now chatting with Daniel Pedapenki.
Daniel Pedapenki: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
Daniel Pedapenki: Hi Sam.
Daniel Pedapenki: May I please have your email address registered with Adobe while I review your request?
sam: Hi Daniel
sam: ...............
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the email address.\
sam: Email to me today:
sam: sam: Thanks... this is from the email today: Your Adobe ID:............... Your Case Number:................... With this response, we believe your issue is resolved and have therefore closed your case 0207655150. If your support case has not been completed to your satisfaction or you should you need to contact us on this issue again, please reference your case number. You can reopen your case up to 14 days after it has been closed. Hello, Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- .....................
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Please elaborate the issue which you are facing now.
sam: The activation screens won't accept the number as the product
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, I see that the serial number is for the product Design Standard CS 5.5 Win platform and it is not activated till now, may I know the exact error message please?
sam: AI and PS startup screens say they're CS5 tryout
sam: The Indesign package seems happy with the code and says it's 5.5. Off the same CD
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for waiting. One moment please.
Daniel Pedapenki: Okay Sam.
sam: Hi
Daniel Pedapenki: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for your patience.
sam: Thanks for your help
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, on the installation window, is it mentioned as Design Standard CS5.5 and Design Premium CS5.5?
sam: Just looking now
Daniel Pedapenki: Alright!
Daniel Pedapenki: Just to confirm, are you trying to install the program on Mac machine?
sam: Yes. The programs work as trials fine
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.|
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, since you are using the Windows version serial number, to install the program on Mac machine, you are getting this issue.
sam: One of the three packages seems OK
sam: I'm opening the installer now
Daniel Pedapenki: Sorry for the wait. Please do stay online.
sam: It just goes through to the Enter Serial Number... Provide a serial number...Install this product as a trial... etc
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, please confirm, me if you have installed the product in Win or Mac?
sam: THE SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT VALID FOR THIS PRODUCT... INSTALL THIS PRODUCT AS A TRIAL
sam: Mac
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, as the serial number of the product is for Win platform, you can use the product in Mac platform.
sam: Do you mean 'cannot'?
Daniel Pedapenki: *cannot
Daniel Pedapenki: Yes, you are correct.
sam: The three programs are running fine but two as tryout only. I only have this one disk to load from, supplies by Apple with the new machine
sam: The box says 'For sale only with a new Mac'
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, you have to install the product in Win platform as the serial number issued for you is for Win.
sam: Not going to do that. Please give me a working serial number
sam: I haven't got a disk for Windows installation anyway
Daniel Pedapenki: I'll be right with you.
sam: Thanks
sam: I have only a couple of weeks to register this! And I need it for my coursework!
Daniel Pedapenki: You are welcome.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the coupon code and the part number which you have provided to use for the edu serial number is for Win platform, in this case, we have provided you the serial number for the Win platform.
Daniel Pedapenki: You can check in your mails for this information,.
sam: Can you confirm back to me the product code?
sam: I can photograph the box and email you showing the stickers etc
sam: The part number on the back of the package is 91047958, yes?
Daniel Pedapenki: Product name: CS5.5 Design Standard.
Daniel Pedapenki: Part number (PN): 91047958
Daniel Pedapenki: Coupon code: dsgnm3-1........
Daniel Pedapenki: Design Standard CS 5.5--- ................
sam: There's also a sticker saying PN: 65147483
sam: Lot code 12056
sam: I don't know where in my emails I said it was for Windows?
sam: Also, why has Indesign activated properly?
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for waiting. One moment please.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the serial number is for the Win platform, in this case, you can use this serial number in the Win platform.
sam: I did not buy the software to use in Windows. I am moving completely to Apple
sam: As I asked above:
sam: sam: I don't know where in my emails I said it was for Windows? sam: Also, why has Indesign activated properly?
sam: Why did the Education activation people give me the wrong number?
sam: Two possible solutions now are that you give me the correct serial number, or send me another disk which will activate properly on OS X
Daniel Pedapenki: I'll be right with you.
sam: I'm feeling like I have done something wrong here... and it's not a good feeling
Daniel Pedapenki: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for your patience.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, in this case, I'll provide you the new serial number for Mac version.
sam: OK
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Pritam: I have received your query. Please allow me a moment to verify your account and to review the details of your request.
Pritam: Could you please provide your email address?
sam: [email protected]
Pritam: Hello SAm
Pritam: *Sam
Pritam: AS I understand you are having an issue with the activation of the product,am I correct?
sam: Hi Pritam
sam: I've had two long discussions with your chatroom people. Very willing but still no success activating two of the products. The ID product has changed to 5.5 but AI and PS don't accept the serial code I was given. Please would someone let me know what to do? The trial is running out and I need the software!
sam: I mean Live Chat
Pritam: Thank you fro confirming the issue.
Pritam: *for
Pritam: I will try my level best to help you out with the issue.
Pritam: May I have the serial number of the product?
sam: 1408-1108-9876-3887-8290-4164
Pritam: Sam ,may I know are you trying to activate the product in Windows or MAC?
sam: A new iMac
sam: You're welcome to remote view the machine if it helps
Pritam: Sam, this is why you are having an error in activating.
Pritam: The serial number which you have provided is for Windows and you are trying to activate the product in MAC ,because of this you are not able to activate the product.
sam: It's the one you sent me this morning
sam: I sent in my education user support case stuff yesterday and included tproduct code from the packaging
sam: Can you give me a Mac serial?
Pritam: Please allow me a moment.
Pritam: Thank you fro staying online.
sam: No problem
Pritam: As we are from the technical team ,we don't have the resource for the changing serial number to MAC.
Pritam: In this case I will transfer the chat to our customer service team,they will help you out with the issue.
Pritam: May I transfer the chat?
sam: Thanks... this is from the email today: Your Adobe ID:............... this response, we believe your issue is resolved and have therefore closed your case 0207655150. If your support case has not been completed to your satisfaction or you should you need to contact us on this issue again, please reference your case number. You can reopen your case up to 14 days after it has been closed. Hello, Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- 1.............
You are now chatting with Daniel Pedapenki.
Daniel Pedapenki: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
Daniel Pedapenki: Hi Sam.
Daniel Pedapenki: May I please have your email address registered with Adobe while I review your request?
sam: Hi Daniel
sam: .................
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the email address.\
sam: Email to me today:
sam: sam: Thanks... this is from the email today: Your Adobe .............0 With this response, we believe your issue is resolved and have therefore closed your case .. If your support case has not been completed to your satisfaction or you should you need to contact us on this issue again, please reference your case number. You can reopen your case up to 14 days after it has been closed. Hello, Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- ...............4164
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Please elaborate the issue which you are facing now.
sam: The activation screens won't accept the number as the product
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, I see that the serial number is for the product Design Standard CS 5.5 Win platform and it is not activated till now, may I know the exact error message please?
sam: AI and PS startup screens say they're CS5 tryout
sam: The Indesign package seems happy with the code and says it's 5.5. Off the same CD
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for waiting. One moment please.
Daniel Pedapenki: Okay Sam.
sam: Hi
Daniel Pedapenki: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for your patience.
sam: Thanks for your help
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, on the installation window, is it mentioned as Design Standard CS5.5 and Design Premium CS5.5?
sam: Just looking now
Daniel Pedapenki: Alright!
Daniel Pedapenki: Just to confirm, are you trying to install the program on Mac machine?
sam: Yes. The programs work as trials fine
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.|
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, since you are using the Windows version serial number, to install the program on Mac machine, you are getting this issue.
sam: One of the three packages seems OK
sam: I'm opening the installer now
Daniel Pedapenki: Sorry for the wait. Please do stay online.
sam: It just goes through to the Enter Serial Number... Provide a serial number...Install this product as a trial... etc
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, please confirm, me if you have installed the product in Win or Mac?
sam: THE SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT VALID FOR THIS PRODUCT... INSTALL THIS PRODUCT AS A TRIAL
sam: Mac
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, as the serial number of the product is for Win platform, you can use the product in Mac platform.
sam: Do you mean 'cannot'?
Daniel Pedapenki: *cannot
Daniel Pedapenki: Yes, you are correct.
sam: The three programs are running fine but two as tryout only. I only have this one disk to load from, supplies by Apple with the new machine
sam: The box says 'For sale only with a new Mac'
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, you have to install the product in Win platform as the serial number issued for you is for Win.
sam: Not going to do that. Please give me a working serial number
sam: I haven't got a disk for Windows installation anyway
Daniel Pedapenki: I'll be right with you.
sam: Thanks
sam: I have only a couple of weeks to register this! And I need it for my coursework!
Daniel Pedapenki: You are welcome.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the coupon code and the part number which you have provided to use for the edu serial number is for Win platform, in this case, we have provided you the serial number for the Win platform.
Daniel Pedapenki: You can check in your mails for this information,.
sam: Can you confirm back to me the product code?
sam: I can photograph the box and email you showing the stickers etc
sam: The part number on the back of the package is 91047958, yes?
Daniel Pedapenki: Product name: CS5.5 Design Standard.
Daniel Pedapenki: Part number (PN): 91047958
Daniel Pedapenki: Coupon code: dsgnm3-1.........
Daniel Pedapenki: Design Standard CS 5.5--- ...........
sam: There's also a sticker saying PN: 65147483
sam: Lot code 12056
sam: I don't know where in my emails I said it was for Windows?
sam: Also, why has Indesign activated properly?
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for waiting. One moment please.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the serial number is for the Win platform, in this case, you can use this serial number in the Win platform.
sam: I did not buy the software to use in Windows. I am moving completely to Apple
sam: As I asked above:
sam: sam: I don't know where in my emails I said it was for Windows? sam: Also, why has Indesign activated properly?
sam: Why did the Education activation people give me the wrong number?
sam: Two possible solutions now are that you give me the correct serial number, or send me another disk which will activate properly on OS X
Daniel Pedapenki: I'll be right with you.
sam: I'm feeling like I have done something wrong here... and it's not a good feeling
Daniel Pedapenki: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for your patience.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, in this case, I'll provide you the new serial number for Mac version.
sam: OK
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, please be online for 2 minutes.
sam: OK
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the new serial number is .........6201.
Daniel Pedapenki: Is there anything else I can help you with?
sam: Can I just try that serial
Daniel Pedapenki: I'm sure you can activate the product with out any issue.
Daniel Pedapenki: Please feel free to contact us if you need more assistance.
Daniel Pedapenki: Do you have any further questions for me today?
sam: No thanks
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Pritam: *Sam
Pritam: AS I understand you are having an issue with the activation of the product,am I correct?
sam: Hi Pritam
sam: I've had two long discussions with your chatroom people. Very willing but still no success activating two of the products. The ID product has changed to 5.5 but AI and PS don't accept the serial code I was given. Please would someone let me know what to do? The trial is running out and I need the software!
sam: I mean Live Chat
Pritam: Thank you fro confirming the issue.
Pritam: *for
Pritam: I will try my level best to help you out with the issue.
Pritam: May I have the serial number of the product?
sam: .-4164
Pritam: Sam ,may I know are you trying to activate the product in Windows or MAC?
sam: A new iMac
sam: You're welcome to remote view the machine if it helps
Pritam: Sam, this is why you are having an error in activating.
Pritam: The serial number which you have provided is for Windows and you are trying to activate the product in MAC ,because of this you are not able to activate the product.
sam: It's the one you sent me this morning
sam: I sent in my education user support case stuff yesterday and included tproduct code from the packaging
sam: Can you give me a Mac serial?
Pritam: Please allow me a moment.
Pritam: Thank you fro staying online.
sam: No problem
Pritam: As we are from the technical team ,we don't have the resource for the changing serial number to MAC.
Pritam: In this case I will transfer the chat to our customer service team,they will help you out with the issue.
Pritam: May I transfer the chat?
sam: Thanks... this is from the email today: Your Adobe ID:. Your Case Number:0207655150 With this response, we believe your issue is resolved and have therefore closed your case 0207655150. If your support case has not been completed to your satisfaction or you should you need to contact us on this issue again, please reference your case number. You can reopen your case up to 14 days after it has been closed. Hello, Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- 1.-4164
Please wait while I transfer the chat to the appropriate group.
You are now chatting with Daniel Pedapenki.
Daniel Pedapenki: Hello! Welcome to Adobe Customer Service.
Daniel Pedapenki: Hi Sam.
Daniel Pedapenki: May I please have your email address registered with Adobe while I review your request?
sam: Hi Daniel
sam: [email protected]
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the email address.\
sam: Email to me today:
sam: sam: Thanks... this is from the email today: Your Adobe ID:..........Your Case Number:......... With this response, we believe your issue is resolved and have therefore closed your case 0207655150. If your support case has not been completed to your satisfaction or you should you need to contact us on this issue again, please reference your case number. You can reopen your case up to 14 days after it has been closed. Hello, Thank you for your proof of academic status. Here is your serial number for Design Standard CS 5.5--- .-4164
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Please elaborate the issue which you are facing now.
sam: The activation screens won't accept the number as the product
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, I see that the serial number is for the product Design Standard CS 5.5 Win platform and it is not activated till now, may I know the exact error message please?
sam: AI and PS startup screens say they're CS5 tryout
sam: The Indesign package seems happy with the code and says it's 5.5. Off the same CD
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for waiting. One moment please.
Daniel Pedapenki: Okay Sam.
sam: Hi
Daniel Pedapenki: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for your patience.
sam: Thanks for your help
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, on the installation window, is it mentioned as Design Standard CS5.5 and Design Premium CS5.5?
sam: Just looking now
Daniel Pedapenki: Alright!
Daniel Pedapenki: Just to confirm, are you trying to install the program on Mac machine?
sam: Yes. The programs work as trials fine
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for the information.|
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, since you are using the Windows version serial number, to install the program on Mac machine, you are getting this issue.
sam: One of the three packages seems OK
sam: I'm opening the installer now
Daniel Pedapenki: Sorry for the wait. Please do stay online.
sam: It just goes through to the Enter Serial Number... Provide a serial number...Install this product as a trial... etc
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, please confirm, me if you have installed the product in Win or Mac?
sam: THE SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT VALID FOR THIS PRODUCT... INSTALL THIS PRODUCT AS A TRIAL
sam: Mac
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, as the serial number of the product is for Win platform, you can use the product in Mac platform.
sam: Do you mean 'cannot'?
Daniel Pedapenki: *cannot
Daniel Pedapenki: Yes, you are correct.
sam: The three programs are running fine but two as tryout only. I only have this one disk to load from, supplies by Apple with the new machine
sam: The box says 'For sale only with a new Mac'
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, you have to install the product in Win platform as the serial number issued for you is for Win.
sam: Not going to do that. Please give me a working serial number
sam: I haven't got a disk for Windows installation anyway
Daniel Pedapenki: I'll be right with you.
sam: Thanks
sam: I have only a couple of weeks to register this! And I need it for my coursework!
Daniel Pedapenki: You are welcome.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the coupon code and the part number which you have provided to use for the edu serial number is for Win platform, in this case, we have provided you the serial number for the Win platform.
Daniel Pedapenki: You can check in your mails for this information,.
sam: Can you confirm back to me the product code?
sam: I can photograph the box and email you showing the stickers etc
sam: The part number on the back of the package is 91047958, yes?
Daniel Pedapenki: Product name: CS5.5 Design Standard.
Daniel Pedapenki: Part number (PN): 91047958
Daniel Pedapenki: Coupon code: dsgnm3-1630-0679-7505-5758
Daniel Pedapenki: Design Standard CS 5.5--- 1.4164
sam: There's also a sticker saying PN: 65147483
sam: Lot code 12056
sam: I don't know where in my emails I said it was for Windows?
sam: Also, why has Indesign activated properly?
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for waiting. One moment please.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the serial number is for the Win platform, in this case, you can use this serial number in the Win platform.
sam: I did not buy the software to use in Windows. I am moving completely to Apple
sam: As I asked above:
sam: sam: I don't know where in my emails I said it was for Windows? sam: Also, why has Indesign activated properly?
sam: Why did the Education activation people give me the wrong number?
sam: Two possible solutions now are that you give me the correct serial number, or send me another disk which will activate properly on OS X
Daniel Pedapenki: I'll be right with you.
sam: I'm feeling like I have done something wrong here... and it's not a good feeling
Daniel Pedapenki: Please allow me a moment to search for the information.
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for your patience.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, in this case, I'll provide you the new serial number for Mac version.
sam: OK
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, please be online for 2 minutes.
sam: OK
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you.
Daniel Pedapenki: Sam, the new serial number is 1......-6201.
Daniel Pedapenki: Is there anything else I can help you with?
sam: Can I just try that serial
Daniel Pedapenki: I'm sure you can activate the product with out any issue.
Daniel Pedapenki: Please feel free to contact us if you need more assistance.
Daniel Pedapenki: Do you have any further questions for me today?
sam: No thanks
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When I inserted the disk it came up with the serial loaded as ...............7313-xxx
Deleted all and reinstalled, IT! changed my code as above to ...............6201 and all seemed promising….... etc.!

Have you bothered to do any research at all? Not every app was upgrade to 5.5. Those that weren’t will next be upgraded to CS6.
Bob

How do I retrieve an old serial number to upgrade Lightroom?

I upgraded my Lightroom and can no longer find my old serial number. If I go under my account, it isn't there either. Wondering how I get a number.

If the old version is still instaled, it is listed in Help/System Info.

Lightroom 4 purchased through Apple App store does NOT have a serial number - cannot upgrade to lightroom 6

I am trying to upgrade from Lightroom 4.4 to Lightroom 6 on a Mac running OS X (Lion). I have purchased Lightroom 6 as an upgrade (as I am running Lightroom 4). The Lightroom 6 installer continues to indicate that it cannot find a "qualifying product" and asks for a declaration of the Lightroom product installed and its serial number. I am currently running Lightroom 4 purchased through the Apple App Store in 2013; according to all the information I can glean regarding this product... it does not have a serial number (if it was purchased through the Apple App Store). Does anyone have an idea on how to supply a valid serial number for the Lightroom 6 installer?
iMac running OS X 10.9.5
Adobe Lightroom 4.4 (purchased in 2013 through Apple App Store)
Adobe Lightroom 6 (purchased online as an upgrade from Adobe Lightroom 4.X)
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bruce

As I said in the post, a serial number was not necessary to install it; the Apple downloadable version doesn't seem to be serialized. I have not uninstalled Lightroom 4; it is still running, but apparently in its present form it doesn't provide a serial number for the Lightroom 6 upgrade to use.

Unable to locate Acrobat Pro 9.x serial number to upgrade to 11

Greetings.
I have a licensed version of CS5 which included Acrobat 9.x. I've been trying to upgrade to Acrobat 11 and the installer is indicating that my serial number is incorrect. In doing a bit of searching online I've seen indications that the 9.x serial number is a different one than the CS5 password. I don't seem to be able to locate a seperate 9.x serial number and the number registered with Adobe.com only shows the CS5 serial number. Is there any way I can locate the 9.x serial number on my system?
Thanks.

http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/find-serial-number.html

Can't locate LR5 serial number to upgrade to LR6

Hi,
I just purchased the upgrade from LR5 to LR6. Upon installation, a message pops up telling me that it the serial number is correct for the one i just purchased but it cant find a previous version. It gives me the chance to enter manually. So i choose that I have LR5 and then it wants the serial number. I have searched the internet for 2 hours now trying to find a way of getting this number. Nothing is coming up on my adobe account under products or orders. I looked from within Lightroom itself but it only gives me half a number the rest is starred out. Can anybody please tell me how to find my serial number so i can just input it and download 6 and play!!!
Thanks

Search your computer, using your operating system's search feature, for a file whose name ends with .lrreg and your serial number is in there.
I feel compelled to point out that you should be storing your serial numbers somewhere (not just Lightroom but for ALL of your purchased software). This can be on a piece of paper, or even better yet in a text file stored in the cloud so you can never lose them.

Original serial number when upgrading from Trial version

Hi,
I just bought LR 5.5 because my Trial version was over. When trying to put in the serial number, it says "This is an upgrade serial number. The serial number for your previous version of Lightroom is also required." I do not have the original serial number. Am I missing something here?
I had bought Lightroom 5 stand alone and the email I got says I bought following:
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5
US$79.00
Upgrade, Mac/Win, English, Download
Is it not the right version to buy?
Thanks.

I am having the same issue now too - I purchased the "Lightroom 5 Standalone perpetual license - Mobile capabilities not included" today and it won't let me register with the serial number I got in the e-mail confirmation because it advised I needed the original product serial number too. No where in the purchase process of the Stand Alone did it say anything about this being an upgrade. This is very deceptive by Adobe. Is the Stand Alone product really just an upgrade? How do I get this resolved?
Lightroom 5 standalone
Perpetual license – mobile capabilities not included.
Lightroom 5 standalone
Perpetual license – mobile capabilities not included.

Qualifying product serial number for upgrade is not accepted

Hi,
I am currently re-installing Adobe Creative Suite 5 on my new computer.
The serial number was accepted, however the qualifying product (Creative Suite 2) is not accepted:

The yellow exclamation next to the serial number indicates that the serial number is valid but the upgrade path is not.
The serial number for CS2 that you have entered is a Volume license and I assume that you are upgrading to a retail version from Volume license.
Please contact customer support @ 8008336687 (US Region) or start a Live Chat
You can refer : Product support

I have an active CS6 account and can't find my serial number to upgrade to CC, ideas?

This is a somewhat complex issue. I use CS6 daily and made the move to upgrade to CC (due to a gig) and couldn't find my serial number. I ended up paying for AECC to complete the job, but I'm hoping that the super cool, rad, and awesome people at Adobe might have my serial number lying around and be willing to modify my current CC to include the rest of my suite at the proper upgrade price.
Adobe-wan-Kenobi, you're my only hope.

Does your serial number show on your account page?
https://www.adobe.com/account.html for serial numbers on your Adobe page... or
Lost serial # http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/find-serial-number.html

ARD asking for Serial Number after Upgrade to OSX 10.9 and ARD 3.7?

Hello All,
I bought ARD 3.6.1 back in 2012 from MAC Store. Yesterday, I decided to upgrade to OSX Mavericks and the upgrade forced ARD to update to 3.7 from 3.6.1 and now ARD is asking for serial number... Never had a Serial Number since I bought it from Mac Store. Anyone with same problem?
Many Thanks in Advance!
App Store Update says I have 3.7 already installed.

Not sure how that would happen but you should be able to revert to the Mac App Store version with the following steps:
1. Launch the App Store app
2. Go to the Purchases secton and verify that Apple Remote Desktop is showing in your list
3. Assuming it's in your list, delete Remote Desktop.app from /Applications
4. Verify that Remote Desktop.app is not installed on any other mounted volumes using Spotlight
5. If it is installed then either unmount those volumes or delete the app from those other locations
6. Go back to the Purchases section of the App Store app
7. If Apple Remote Desktop is shown as "Installed" then select "Reload Page" from the "Store" menu
8. The entry for Apple Remote Desktop should now give you the option to "Install"
9. Click "Install"
After installation you should have the correct Mac App Store version that does not prompt for a serial number.

Invalid Serial number during upgrade from 10.4.11 to 10.5

I upgraded our Xserve from 10.4.11 to 10.5 and when it first boots after the install, I get to the enter serial number screen. At this point the 10.5 serial number I enter goes through validating and then says invalid serial number format. I have several serial numbers I have tried so I know that a wrong serial is not the cause. I have tried connecting from another computer with server admin and changing the serial number that way, which when, I do shows the 10.4 serial number but then says invalid serial when entering the 10.5 serial. It seems like it is confused on what the serial number or format should be. Is there a way to manually install a serial number or at least get past it so I can then install the most recent update and hope that fixes this issue? I see there were some similar issues with the 10.5.8 update but I think the install dvd is only 10.5 or 10.5.1 maybe.

Well I finally got past it by ssh'ing into the server while it was at the serial number page and issuing it this command and specifying my serial number
/System/Library/ServerSetup/serversetup -setServerSerialNumber xsvr-xxx-xxx-x-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-xxx-x
I then rebooted the server and it came back to the same enter serial number screen but upon entering it one more time, it validated and is happy now.

Trouble with serial number for upgrade install

I am trying to upgrade from photoshop cs2 to cs4 with a purchased upgrade disc (on my imac). The installer requested my cs2 serial number and it is telling me the serial number does not match the product. I know for a fact this serial number does match as I have installed cs2 on all my macs with no problem. What do I do from here? The only other option it gives me is to run as a 30 day trial, and that is unacceptable.

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/

Why is my serial number an upgrade number when I've never had light room before?

the serial number i got with my purchase was an upgrade number and ive never had lightroom before

I think you purchased from the wrong area. You paid the price for an upgrade.

Serial Number is Upgrade

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