How to Activate Keys in Adobe Photoshop CS2

Activation keys are required to verify your software is a legally owned copy.

Adobe offers users the opportunity to download and install the full version of many of its programs for a 30-day trial period. After the 30 day trial period is up, Adobe Photoshop CS2 requires users to enter an activation key to continue using the product. You must purchase a license key from the official Adobe store to do so.

Things You'll Need

• Internet access

Instructions

Internet Activation

1. Click "Start," "All Programs," "Adobe" and "Adobe Photoshop CS2."

2. Enter your Adobe Photoshop serial number and activation key. Click "Activate Now" to allow Photoshop to connect to the Internet and verify your copy of the software.

3. Click "Next" after the successful activation message appears. You have successfully activated Photoshop CS2.

Phone Activation

1. Open Adobe Photoshop CS2 before dialing the Photoshop Support phone number.

2. Call the Adobe Activation Support number (1-800-833-6687) to speak with a representative about activating your product.

3. Inform the representative of the activation number on the Photoshop CS2 Activation panel that is open. The representative will read you an activation authorization code if your provided activation number works successfully.

4. Enter the authorization code into the Photoshop CS2 Activation panel to activate your software.

References

• Adobe: Activate CS3, Acrobat 8, or Older Versions