Some PS CS3 questions - DPChallenge Forums

02/18/2009 04:00:44 PM · #1

Blah, blah, blah...

4. If I deactivate the CS3, can someone else then install it and use it?

Message edited by author 2009-02-20 07:50:07.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

02/18/2009 05:17:45 PM · #2

As far as I know you can't upgrade across platforms.

When you download an upgrade you need to have the previous version installed or the serial number handy but since you're changing platforms that probably wouldn't work.

soup

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/18/2009 05:28:16 PM · #3

replace the power supply if it's of the desktop variety...

d56ranger

Canon EOS-20D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

02/18/2009 05:38:10 PM · #4

Originally posted by cpanaioti:

I don't blieve this is correct. You'll need to call Adobe and follow their directions. You do have to show ownership tho. My friend had to return his windows disk in order to have it replaced with a Mac disk. I'm not sure how it's done if downloaded.

cpanaioti

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM

02/18/2009 07:02:46 PM · #5

Originally posted by d56ranger:

Originally posted by cpanaioti:
As far as I know you can't upgrade across platforms.

When you download an upgrade you need to have the previous version installed or the serial number handy but since you're changing platforms that probably wouldn't work.

I don't blieve this is correct. You'll need to call Adobe and follow their directions. You do have to show ownership tho. My friend had to return his windows disk in order to have it replaced with a Mac disk. I'm not sure how it's done if downloaded.

Meaning you can't upgrade across platforms. What you are referring to is trading in the program from the old platform in order to get the one for the new platform.

I believe

nshapiro did this not too long ago. He may have some pointers for you.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

02/18/2009 10:08:32 PM · #6

A moot point now. I purchased the iMac and CS4 full version tonight. I appreciate all the answers.

Off now to learn a new system...

gaurawa

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

02/18/2009 11:00:07 PM · #7

Upgrade can be from one platform to another. I had the same case, CS3 in windows to CS4 in mac and it was possible to do that.

02/20/2009 07:48:59 AM · #8

4. If I deactivate the CS3, can someone else then install it and use it?

Can anyone answer this question?

Medoomi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

02/20/2009 08:47:00 AM · #9

Seeing as you have the full version of CS4, then someone else can acquire the (full) version of CS3 that you also have.

Deactivating it might help, but it's likely whoever takes over the software will have to speak to the activation techs at Adobe. You could try speaking to them yourself if you wish to sell CS3, but aside from the hassle of doing so, you should be able to pass the other version on to someone else...