How to Install Adobe PageMaker

Adobe PageMaker is a program used to create publications for print and the web. PageMaker has built-in PDF support so any publication can be quickly converted to PDF from within PageMaker and distributed electronically. PageMaker was originally released for the Macintosh in 1985. The last version Adobe released was 7.0 in 2001. Adobe has no plans to update this version, and PageMaker users are encouraged to upgrade to Adobe InDesign. Adobe PageMaker will still work, however, with Windows XP and Macintosh OS X in classic mode (OS 9).

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Insert the PageMaker installation CD into the computer.

2. 
    
   PageMaker Install Icon

   Double-click the install icon on the CD.

3. 
    
   Installer Splash Screen

   Click "Continue," then choose your language (English) on the opening install screens.

4. 
    
   Installer Window

   Follow the installer software prompts to place the application on your hard drive.

5. Enter the serial number from your CD when the installer asks for it. If you are installing an upgrade, the installer will ask for the serial number for the old version, then the serial number for the new version.

6. 
    
   Install in Progress

   Monitor the progress of the installation. The installer application shows how many files are left to install.

7. Click the "Restart" button when prompted at the end of the installation. Your software is now ready to use.

References

• Adobe PageMaker History and Future
• Pagemaker Replaced with InDesign
• Adobe Pagemaker 7.0 User Guide, Adobe Systems Incorporated, 2001.

Resources

• Adobe PageMaker Home Page