Upgrading from Photoshop CS3 to CS3 Extended

I realize this is old software now, but its the version my company has, and they haven't upgraded...with that...
I installed PS CS3 on a laptop using a volume license.  The user had the Extended version he wanted installed instead. I tried installing it, but couldn't so I uninstalled the CS3 and installed the CS3 extended. It didn't prompt for a license and opened as CS3. So I uninstalled again and cleaned the registry of any Photoshop and CS3 entries, and even search on the serial number. Reinstalled. Still didn't prompt for serial number and opened as CS3.  I installed the Extended on my computer, it initially came up as CS3, but after inputting the Extended serial number it seemed to "unlock" and everything changed to read CS3 Extended. I was able to connect to the Adobe chat and they referred me to tech support.  Called them and they said they no longer support CS3, and to search the knowledge base.

My guess is the script works for the suite but maybe not your individual
version type.
When you searched for your ser. no., unless you search all of c:\ with a search "within a file" tool, you won't find it.
If it were me (best with an Adobe tech support on line with you), check the registry for anything Adobe Ps CS3...note the info....make a backup file of the registry just in case if needed later for restore.  Be sure to find the ser. no. location.
Un-install CS3 as normal.  Re-check the registry to verify Ps CS3 remnants are gone as compared to above...if not fully removed; remove manually....especially the ser. no.
Then install and PC should ask/offer to insert ser. no. rather than able to find (now deleted) s/n.

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