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05/05/2007 09:25:07 PM · #1 |
I bought a computer from a friend in college and it came with Photoshop CS2 installed on it. I don't know if it is legal or not but in any event, it is certainly not regisered in my name. I would like to purchase an upgrade version of Photoshop CS3 (the full version is too expensive for me to afford right now) and was wondering if there would be any problems trying to install it since I am not the registered user of the present version. The one I have does download updates as necessary just fine. Does it check only that you have the prior version installed or does it do a further check on the registered user? Thank you for any responces.
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05/05/2007 09:39:14 PM · #2 |
| You could always call Adobe and ask...just call from a payphone a long long way from home ;-) |
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05/05/2007 09:39:23 PM · #3 |
The real question is, who is the registered user, and are they still using the license? I'd guess that the answer to the second question is "yes." What that means is that, should you try to upgrade it, you're going to be trying to upgrade something that is potentially registered in someone else's name. If *they* have not registered the software, it may very well work for you, however when *they* try to upgrade, if they ever do, then they will run into trouble.
Bottom line, this version does not belong to you, unless the previous owner signs paperwork transferring the license over to you.
If you are a college student, you can purchase a full version of Photoshop for just a little more than the upgrade price. That's the way I'd go, if you qualify as a student. |
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05/05/2007 10:21:41 PM · #4 |
| If you qualify buy the education version, it's probably cheaper than the upgrade. Check out CCV software or one of the big on-line retailers. |
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05/06/2007 05:35:38 PM · #5 |
Unfortunately I do not qualify since I have graduated. Unless an alum can get a deal. That is why I would like to get the upgrade version but if it would not install then it would be a waste of money. I thought maybe the upgrade would only check for a prior version installed and then do the verification only on the upgrade portion. This was my hope.
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05/06/2007 05:54:38 PM · #6 |
You should be fine as a postgrad as long as you're still studying and have a valid student card.
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05/06/2007 06:13:00 PM · #7 |
Two things to consider
On the legitimate student software sites you must provide a current tuition bill as well as student ID for Microsoft and Adobe products.
CS2 has the validation procedure similiar to Windows XP. It only allows you to load it on to one desktop and one laptop. Therefore its somewhat probable that yours is the licensed copy. Im not sure but I think to do the upgrade you need the serial number though, unless there is some sort of on line upgrade that automatically does that for you. |
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05/06/2007 06:54:38 PM · #8 |
Yes, I had that with Acrobat 8 Professional. If it works the same way, you basically get the full CS3 Program, with a licence key which lets the program know you bough the upgrade version, so it asks for the licence key of the version you're upgrading from. So, if you don't know the codes for the version you're using now, you can't install the upgrade.
On the other hand, if you know the code, you might be able to install the upgrade without CS2 installed. Not sure about that though.
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05/06/2007 07:43:02 PM · #9 |
Thanks for the responces. I am no longer in school so the student deal is out and it sounds like the upgrade will not work since I do not know the serial number or have any disc. CS2 still works fine (I am still learning how to use that better)- there are just some cool new things in CS3 and I wanted to have my own version. I guess I will have to save more. Anybody want to buy a print for $500? Just kidding!
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05/06/2007 07:57:24 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
The real question is, who is the registered user, and are they still using the license? I'd guess that the answer to the second question is "yes." What that means is that, should you try to upgrade it, you're going to be trying to upgrade something that is potentially registered in someone else's name. If *they* have not registered the software, it may very well work for you, however when *they* try to upgrade, if they ever do, then they will run into trouble.
Bottom line, this version does not belong to you, unless the previous owner signs paperwork transferring the license over to you.
If you are a college student, you can purchase a full version of Photoshop for just a little more than the upgrade price. That's the way I'd go, if you qualify as a student. |
What you say already applies now whether he upgrades or not since the copy JeffryZ has is already activated on his computer. All the upgrade does is check to see if photoshop is installed and if so the upgrade gets installed. Activation on the upgrade shouldn't be a problem for either owner so long as they already had a qualifying version of photoshop installed on their computer.
Edited for clarity.
Message edited by author 2007-05-06 20:15:49. |
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05/06/2007 08:04:59 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by JeffryZ:
I am no longer in school so the student deal is out and it sounds like the upgrade will not work since I do not know the serial number or have any disc. |
You can find the serial number when the program boots, or by going to the About menu (or a similar menu). |
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