I installed and activated PS Extended CS3 using one of the cracks (ZWT).
After the installation I received the message that the licence is expired.
I tried to deactivated and use another crack but the deactivation procedure was unsuccessful (error code 194.8 ????)
If the date of the computer is changed to march 2007 the program is running without any problems.
How can this problem can be resolved? (deactivation/unistall/other) to be able to run it with the current date.
Thanks.
Last edited by photo2last; November 12, 2007 at 22:10.
Try removing the cache.db file in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe PCD\cache It will ask again for another key. Either try the standalone keygen or one of the web/design premium keygens.
I think I may have the problem due to installing some Web bundle applications after a stand alone version of Photoshop. Maybe I should deactivate PS and redo with the premium keygens.
But I find goofing around with the cache.db and possibly making it read only at the right time can at least get me in. At read only, you'll get the registration nag on every launch though.
hmmm, that's strange. Is the ZWT keygen you used identical with the "Master Collection ZWT keygen"? Are there also web/design premium keygens? I'm a bit confused now. So many keygens, and probably some of them are identical. However, check out that the ZWT keygen you want to use starts with 1330.
Otherwise follow Lexviticus' advice, or go even further and delete everything (registry, program folders). Check out the numerous pages in the past PS CS3 threads. I wish you good luck.
I assume you are learning and trying out the software. If not, if you are a professional, I would advise you to - well - buy the software. That's the only way to work in a professional environment: no surprises, full support, constant reliability.
I had a similar issue awhile back but with After Effects, as you said changing the date made it work. Here is what I discovered after doing some research when I encountered the problem. I actually had the beta/pre-release version of After Effects and it sounds like you're in the same boat with your version of Photoshop CS3, these earlier versions essentially expired on the 1st of September which is why you are now receiving the error.
My way around it was off course to download a more recent version of the software. I eventually ended up downloading the 1 DVD Master Collection edition as I found myself wanting to discover and learn more about the apps.
I suggest you just find a more recent release/post of Photoshop confirming it's a final release. Also make sure that you use the Adobe Cleanup Utility to remove your exisiting install and it does a great job at cleaning up the loose ends. Once thats done you can try your fresh install with appropriate keygen and hopefully enjoy some successful Photoshopping.
Last edited by maxpeck; November 15, 2007 at 21:48.
I had a similar license problem with Photoshop CS2 saying the license had expired. Come to think of it I had the same problem with After Effects too. The way I solved the problem was to do a manual uninstall - info courtesy of Adobe Web site. This is the link I have for CS2 manual removal: -
I imagine that the uninstall for CS3 is very similar but if you search on their site at the address I gave you should hopefully find the instructions to manually remove CS3 Extended. After manually uninstalling and re-installing everything should be good hopefully.
Hope this helps,
Regardz
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