Serial number problem upgrading from Tryout and 5.1 to 5.5 CS Standard

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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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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--- ........................
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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
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for contacting Adobe.  We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Goodbye!
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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
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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
Daniel Pedapenki: Thank you for contacting Adobe.  We are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Goodbye!
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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.!

Answer 1

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