My computer is dead, reinstall CS4, activation error
My computer is dead, had to get the new computer. Installed PS CS4 and tried to activate it. Cannot call the online help desk, they sent me to you to activate my software. I have the serial number and the last activation number.
If you see excessive activation anomaly of counting, contact adobe for hourly pst support by clicking here and, when available, click on "still need help," https://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html and request an account reset activation.
otherwise, just uninstall cs4.
clean a http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html
Restart your computer
Reinstall cs4.
If this fails, what os and what is the exact error?
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Receive several codes error over the last seven days. This means - my computer is dead?
Would like to inform if my computer is really damaged:
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