HELP!!! I LOST MY INSTALL CD PHOTOSHOP CS2 !!!

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Matheos
Jan 26, 2009
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Dear reader,

I’ve just reinstalled Windows on my PC, and have to reinstall photoshop CS2 as well. But, I’ve lost my install disc. I’ve called Adobe to get a new install disc, but they only have CS3 and up 🙁

Is there anyone who can copy the CD for me, because as Adobe said, this would the only option left, otherwise I must upgrade my license to CS4 🙁

Thank u! Please let me know

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Ho
Jan 26, 2009
Adobe advised you to have someone copy their disk and send it to you?
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Matheos
Jan 26, 2009
Yes they did, because they didn’t have a sollution for this problem. Only to buy CS3 or up.
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Bob Levine
Jan 26, 2009
Perfectly legal as long as no serial number accompanies it. No different than had he made that backup copy himself.

That said, I can’t help, I only have suite disks.

Bob
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dave_milbut
Jan 26, 2009
there are some sites on the internet that sell software for <ahem> backup purposes where you might be able to pick up a disk. just don’t use the accompanying serial #.
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Bob Levine
Jan 26, 2009
Not that I wouldn’t trust. Who knows what type of nasties are added to the code.

Bob
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Matheos
Jan 26, 2009
Yes Indeed Bob, I don’t want a virus or worm on my PC, that’s exactly why I reinstalled my Windows 😉 But is there anyone who can make a copy. I’m willing to pay for the copy, but it’s much cheaper than buy a upgrade to CS3 or CS4 🙂
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Matheos
Jan 26, 2009
It’s only Photoshop CS2 (the English/US version ofcourse)
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Bob Levine
Jan 26, 2009
Upgrade or full retail?

Bob
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Matheos
Jan 26, 2009
It’s a Full retail version
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Frank Arthur
Jan 26, 2009
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It’s a Full retail version

Well I think you described your problem very well.
"I LOST MY INSTALL CD PHOTOSHOP CS2"
Sorry about your loss.

I once lost my wallet a long time ago. Now I am very careful and I have never lost it since.

Frank
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Buko
Jan 26, 2009
How do you lose something you paid $700 for?
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Bob Levine
Jan 26, 2009
That’s no help, Buko. I’m sure Matheos is already painfully aware to backup the software next time.

Bob
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Jim_Jordan
Jan 26, 2009
To answer Buko’s less than helpful post… <http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/2008prelim/table_4al-ca.html>

As a legitimate license holder that just needs the media, I’d second Dave’s suggestion – – but I would not recommend those paid sites when there are other places to get it for free. Wherever you find a copy (even if from a good Samaritan on this forum), be certain to run a full scan for nasty bugaboos on the media and then again on your system after install.
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Matheos
Jan 27, 2009
Exactly Jim, that’s why I hope there’s someone who can make a copy of his disc, and as I said, I’m willin’ to pay for it. And indeed Buko, I’ve just bought a version of Acronis "True Image" for making backups, cause it won’t happend again!

….meanwhile, could someone help me with a "clean" install disc?
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Ho
Jan 27, 2009
Somewhere I have the download version of the CS2 trial which, if memory serves, is the full version and can be unlocked with a SN. Anyone know for sure?

And as far as the backup, you just need to copy the CD and *keep track of it*.
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Michael_Trout
Jan 27, 2009
Google "Photoshop CS2 Trial" and you may find an installer that will work…

-mt
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Buko
Jan 27, 2009
On the Mac side the CS2 trial could not be made legit with a serial don’t no if that’s true with the windows side. I was under the impression this was a new feature with CS4 possibly CS3.
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Russell_Proulx
Jan 29, 2009
Out of curiosity I just popped into ftp.adobe.com (Google FileZilla if you need a free ftp client). Log in as anonymous and in the /pub/adobe/Photoshop/win/cs2 folder you’ll find all the CS2 trial versions.

(just noticed Jim’s post.. he beat me to it..)
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Matheos
Jan 29, 2009
T H A N K Y O U !!!!!! Thank you again Russell, I’ve started the download right now!

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