How is it possible to activate these old Photoshop CS 2 and 3. I would think the license would be expired by now, they are really old, 2008 I think I purchased them and had no problem activation. It appears the activation keys are valid on both programs, they want an Authorization Code either by internet or phone a phone call to get this.

If you haven't tried Photoshop yet, this is the perfect opportunity to give it a try and find out why 'to photoshop' has become a verb in most English-speakers' minds.

This program comes packed with so many different features and tools that it is indeed difficult to sum them up here. With that said, there are literally thousands of different Photoshop tutorials available across the web from forums to enthusiast web sites. With this free download of Photoshop, you're able to test out the program for 30 days and try it out for yourself. In essence, the free trial version of Photoshop acts as a full version until the trial is done. If you're happy with the program, you can request an activation code to continue using it more than 30 days.

The cause of the activation or connection error is Adobe has “retired” their older activation servers. It was these servers that Photoshop CS3 were connecting to every time I started the program (ie to check that the serial code is legit). What this means is that older Adobe software such as CS3 and Acrobat 8 can no longer be activated.
Choose the Photoshop CS2 version that suit to the PC operating system, and then download it. After download and install, copy the serial number right next to the download link to activate Photoshop CS2. Everyone is legally entitled to grab a free, legitimate copy of Photoshop, right now, direct from Adobe.

If the long list of tutorials isn't enough for you, many online sites offer free brushes and filters for you to apply to your images.

Thanks to Adobe, you can give Photoshop a free whirl now and decide whether it is the right image editing suite for you. If you're using an older system, you can also give Photoshop version 6.0 a free try.

So if you're in the mood to try out a new experience in terms of photo editing, download the Adobe Photoshop CS 8.0 trial and let us know what you think in the comments.

Adobe Photoshop 8 CS can add text to an image, apply special effects to a picture, view EXIF data, create web graphics, optimize graphics and create and edit layers.

Compability and license Adobe Photoshop Cs Activation

This download is licensed as shareware for the Windows operating system from graphics editors and can be used as a free trial until the trial period ends (after an unspecified number of days). The Adobe Photoshop 8 CS 8.0 demo is available to all software users as a free download with potential restrictions and is not necessarily the full version of this software.

Since the publisher or product no longer exists, the download of Adobe Photoshop 8 CS is from the archive and therefore outdated; updates to this software should not be expected.

Compatibility with this software may vary, but will generally run fine under Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP on either a 32-bit or 64-bit setup. A separate x64 version may be available from Adobe.

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Find simple solutions to common activation and deactivation problems.

Activation connects an app or service to a valid user license.

For most apps, the process is straightforward and happens automatically when you sign in. However, errors can sometimes occur—for example, if you’re unable to connect to the activation server, your license isn’t active, or you’re trying to install an app on more than two computers.

Here are solutions to some common activation problems for non–Creative Cloud products.

Note:

Having activation issues with a Creative Cloud app or service? See Troubleshoot Creative Cloud activation errors.

An inaccurate computer system clock can cause activation problems. Did you reset your computer’s date and time recently? Check that your computer's system clock is set to the correct date and time.

Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before you try to activate. If you are connected and you still get connectivity errors, try the solutions in Resolve connection errors. Or, contact us for help. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.

If you purchased a single license for Adobe software, you can install the app on two computers. However, you can use it on only one computer at any given time. To install the app on a third computer, you must deactivate the app on one of the first two computers.

Ensure that you are connected to the Internet, launch the app you want to deactivate, and
choose Help > Deactivate. For detailed instructions, see Activate and deactivate Adobe products.

If you want to run an app on multiple computers simultaneously, purchase another license from the Adobe store.

If you cannot access the previous computer on which you installed the app—whether it was stolen, was lost, crashed, or locked—you need to contact us by chat or phone. To ensure a quick resolution, be sure to have any purchase-related information ready.

Creative Cloud, Acrobat DC, and subscription memberships require online activation. See Sign in to activate your Adobe apps.

For CS6, CS5.5, and CS5 products, if the computer on which your software is installed cannot connect to the Internet or to Adobe’s activation servers, you can activate your software offline. For instructions, see Offline Activation.

Here are some common activation error codes and their solutions.

Error code	Error message	Solution
“Activation limit reached for [product]. This serial number has already been activated on 2 computers.” -or- “Maximum activations exceeded.”	See “Activation limit reached” or “Sign-in failed” error.
'Activation - No Connection'	See Activation or connection error \| CS3, Acrobat 8.
“Activation was unsuccessful because the activation server is unavailable at this time.”	See Error: “Activation Server Unavailable” \| CS2, Acrobat 7, Adobe Audition 3.
159:41	'Internet Connection Not Detected' -or- “We are unable to activate [product name]. Product activation is required to use this product..” -or- “Either your computer is offline or the clock on your computer is set incorrectly, causing a connection error. An Internet connection is required. Please connect to the Internet or adjust your clock and try again.” -or- “Please connect to the Internet and retry.”	For Acrobat 8 and Acrobat 3D Version 8, see Activation or connection error \| CS3, Acrobat 8. For other products, see Resolve connection errors.
“Unable to activate \| Macromedia products.”	See Error: Unable to activate \| Macromedia products.
E_ADEPT_REQUEST_EXPIRED	You’re trying to activate Adobe Digital Editions 1.x or read EPUBs. See Resolve the E_ADEPT_REQUEST_EXPIRED error in Digital Editions.
E_AUTH_NOT_READY	You’re trying to start Adobe Digital Editions 2.0. See Activation errors in Adobe Digital Editions.
24:24	Activation server unavailable. Activation was unsuccessful.	You’re trying to activate a CS2 application, Acrobat 7, or Adobe Audition 3. See Error: 'Activation server unavailable' \| CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3.
93:-1	Activation denied	Contact us. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.
93:-3	Serial number has been revoked.	Contact us. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.
93:-4	Invalid activation number	Contact us. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.
93:-5	The product does not support the activation server.	Contact us. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.
93:-8	Invalid serial number.	Contact us. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.
93:-9 93:-10	An internal server component is unavailable. Try activating after 24 hours.	Contact us. Have your serial number or Adobe ID ready.
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