Transferring CS to a new computer

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DavidMadison
Nov 11, 2003
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After I have activated CS on one machine, then I get a new machine and want to transfer the CS license to it and remove it from the old machine, what is the procedure for doing so?

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YrbkMgr
Nov 11, 2003
It depends on how many activations you have already instituted. According to the EULA you can install Photoshop on a main machine and another machine, provided that they aren’t used concurrently. Each of those events require activation.

So if you haven’t installed it on any other machine, just install it on your second unit when you get it.

If you HAVE already used up the 2 activations, you will have to call Adobe Customer Service and get a new activation code.

This latter is also true later on, if you upgrade to yet another machine, within an as yet unspecified time frame.

The point is, it should be straightforward for the average user.
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DavidMadison
Nov 11, 2003
I have only used one activation, and I’d like to use the other for my laptop. I am about to upgrade my main workstation which has the existing CS installation.
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dave_milbut
Nov 12, 2003
Worse case is you have to call and tell them you trashed your old computer and got a new one. According to all we’re hearing it should be no sweat. (Operative words are "should be").
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dave_milbut
Nov 12, 2003
Still it just doesn’t sit right that you have to call the manufacturer to tell them you’re getting a new system to get permission to use your expensive app that you already paid for. It is annoying. IT IS ANNOYING!
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r_harvey
Nov 12, 2003
I presume it would be annoying.
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Robert_Levine
Nov 12, 2003
Dave,

I really think we need to let this play out. NOBODY with any authority has told us how many activations in what time period will be permitted before you have to call.

It’s entirely possible that if you’ve already done two activations and your harddrive dies 2 months later that there will be no problem with the activation. The Adobe folks who frequent these forums have been pretty adament that a normal user should never have to call. I think they know enough to realize that normal people suffer from harddrive failures and that they also purchase new computers from time to time.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Let’s wait and see. Too many people are complaining that Adobe has found them guilty of piracy and are yelling and screaming that the sky is falling. Those same people have not given this a chance and are therefore doing the same thing to Adobe that they are accusing Adobe of–that is, finding them guilty of some horrific act of mistrust. Only time will tell.

Bob
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Robert_Levine
Nov 12, 2003
I presume it would be annoying.

I suppose, but only IF you really needed to do it.

Bob
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dave_milbut
Nov 12, 2003
NOBODY with any authority has told us how many activations in what time period will be permitted
before you have to call.

That’s true, but I did say ‘worse case’. Actually worse case is they say no. Make that second worse case.

Those same people have not given this a chance and are therefore doing the same thing to Adobe that they are accusing Adobe of–that is, finding them guilty of some horrific act of mistrust.

Not me. I bought and installed it. They’ve gotten their chance. I hope it works out for them. Doesn’t mean I like the idea. The only reason I bought it was becasue I do – generally – trust adobe. But this activation gives me the heebie jeebies and the ootie gooties. I don’t like anyone with say over my system. Call it a quirk, but I’ve controlled my own systems since I had my first IBM XT with that screaming 8088 chip and a whopping 640k of ram. The simple fact that I MAY have to call at SOME point in time just gets under my skin. Hey I bought this version. We’ll see. Maybe I’ll learn to live with it. <shrug>

I presume it would be annoying.

I suppose, but only IF you really needed to do it.

No. The point is the POTENTIAL for needing to do it at all.

Only time will tell.

Indeed it will my friend. 🙂
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Robert_Levine
Nov 12, 2003
The potential for problems exists from the time you get out of bed in the morning. The potential is there for your car to breakdown on the Parkway or Turnpike. The potential is there for the cable to go out during an overtime penalty shot. The potential is there for your house to burn down.

That doesn’t mean you should be thinking about it all the time. You have the software, so enjoy it. Cross the bridges when and IF you come to them.

Good night, amigo.

Bob
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dave_milbut
Nov 12, 2003
That doesn’t mean you should be thinking about it all the time.

I’m not.

You have the software, so enjoy it.

I am.

Cross the bridges when and IF you come to them.

I will. 🙂

Pax, dave
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r_harvey
Nov 12, 2003
Cross the bridges when and IF you come to them.

I will. 🙂

You mean you would if there were bridges. Not that there are any bridges, nor are there any bridges anticipated, nor have there ever been any bridges before.
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ID._Awe
Nov 12, 2003
At this point, I’m glad I’m just lurking these threads.

Registration: YES

Activation: NO

Well I guess this makes me a troll (or maybe just droll).
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YrbkMgr
Nov 12, 2003
All due respect, but enough with this "benefit of the doubt" business. Loyal legal users aren’t afforded the same courtesty, that’s why activation was implemented.

Yet, loyal legal users are the ones who are worried – NOT the pirates. Make sense to you?
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Jay_Jhabrix
Nov 12, 2003
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All due respect, but enough with this "benefit of the doubt" business.
Loyal legal users aren’t afforded the same courtesty, that’s why activation was implemented.
Yet, loyal legal users are the ones who are worried – NOT the pirates.
Make sense to you?

Yup…. see my post in the other thread (reply to Trevor). Pirates aren’t worried because they don’t need to bother with activation ;->

Only registered users will have to Activate… 🙂

Cheers…

JJ
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Robert_Levine
Nov 12, 2003
I’m a loyal legal user. I’m not worried.

Bob
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Fodoze
Nov 12, 2003
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After I have activated CS on one machine, then I get a new machine and want to transfer the CS license to it and remove it from the old machine, what is the procedure for doing so?

I just had to do this… my laptop drive crashed one week after installing PS-CS. When I went to the "Activate over the Internet" option, it told me activation was refused. I called Adobe (numbers are listed from the activation window) to get an activation code. Took about 3 minutes. No worries.

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