Upgrade from CS3 to CS5 - won't accept my CS3 serial number

I own a copy of Fireworks CS3, and I purchased an upgrade copy of CS5 for my new Windows 7 computer. When I go to upgrade and enter the serial number (checked very carefully) from my CS3 package, the system says the number isn't valid. Not sure what to do. . . Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Dana

Well, as you might have guessed, this was user error. Sorry. Just in a rush and not paying attention.
Dana

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