Unknowingly purchased Windows versions, but I'm on a mac

So confused. Wouldn't the Adobe site have been smart enough to sniff out my OS before completing the purchase? I've tried to swap platforms, but feel like I'm going down a rabbithole of information, none of it helpful.
Is this even possible? Right now I'm stuck with a link to download software that I can't use!

If you download the trial version, the Adobe system is smart enough to get you the correct application for your system.  It can recognize whether you are on a Windows System or a Mac.  People only buy upgrades from Adobe as buying from Amazon is cheaper than buying from Adobe for most software.
Anyway, If you can't get a refund or an alternative software for your purchase, you can download the trial version from Adobe site and use your serial number to activate it.  To download the trial version go to this link:
<https://www.adobe.com/uk/downloads.html>
Select the product and start downloading it.
Good luck.

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