Serial number won't work on the lightroom i am trying to install on my new computer - moving over from an old comp. Thoughts?

Hello
I have got a new mac and have downloaded lightroom - entered my serial number (lightroom on old mac) - and it's not being accepted. Thoughts?

Brami wrote:
I am beginning to think that this is the issue - i have downloaded the CC version - why are they not the same serial number. ALSO Adobe is really hard to navigate - i can't even find the stand alone version to download.
The CC version doesn't use a serial number. Is activated with your Adobe ID and password. And it's all tied to your account being paid current. Other than that, the programs are the same. You have been provided the link to the standalone installation in the comment above this one.

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