question about adobe cs3

buttons · buttons #1 (**permalink**)

05-19-2008, 01:37 PM

I have a PC and am planning on switching to a Mac. I bought Adobe CS3 for the PC (Windows version), will I be able to use the windows version to install CS3 or will I have to buy the Mac version?
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getuptogetdown · getuptogetdown #2 (**permalink**)

05-19-2008, 02:21 PM

Well, you won't be able to use it to install on your mac. What you might want to try doing is getting in contact with adobe and tell them how you are making a switch from pc to mac and you have already bought their software for your pc but want it on your mac. They may be able to walk you through deactivating your windows version, have you send in the install disks, and send you out a mac version of it. I'm not positive, but I know some companies do this.

MRT555 · MRT555 #3 (**permalink**)

05-19-2008, 02:24 PM

Adobe will do this, but I think there may be a charge.

christm · christm #4 (**permalink**)

05-19-2008, 02:28 PM

Yeah, but its going to be less than buying a new set for the mac.

louishen · louishen #5 (**permalink**)

05-19-2008, 02:36 PM

Adobe will allow you to perform a cross-grade, or cross-platform upgrade, of your Adobe product, assuming it meets the upgrade qualifications and provided you send them a signed Letter of Software Destruction. The Letter of Destruction states that you agree to delete all copies of the product you are exchanging and also that you will not "sell, transfer, give away, donate, or otherwise distribute the exchanged Adobe product or copies to anyone else."

You will still need to pay the upgrade cost, and you will need to conduct the purchase via telephone by calling Adobe Sales at 1-800-833-6687 (see Adobe.com for international numbers). The Letter of Software Destruction may be faxed, e-mailed, or snail-mailed to Adobe.

buttons · buttons #6 (**permalink**)

05-19-2008, 02:56 PM

thanks for your help.

getuptogetdown #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 323 Mac Specs: 15" Matte Macbook Pro 2.5Ghz 4gb RAM 250gb HD, 60gb iPod Classic maxed, iPod shuffle	05-19-2008, 02:21 PM Well, you won't be able to use it to install on your mac. What you might want to try doing is getting in contact with adobe and tell them how you are making a switch from pc to mac and you have already bought their software for your pc but want it on your mac. They may be able to walk you through deactivating your windows version, have you send in the install disks, and send you out a mac version of it. I'm not positive, but I know some companies do this. Loving my MBP more and more everyday
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Member Since: Dec 18, 2005 Location: Devon, England Posts: 2,295 Mac Specs: ibook g4, imac 2ghz c2d, mbp 2.4ghz c2d - 10.5.1	05-19-2008, 02:28 PM Yeah, but its going to be less than buying a new set for the mac. my website-templemurray.com professional event photography updated daily http://www.last.fm/user/christm3 mac tips n tricks - http://uk.youtube.com/christm3
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buttons #1 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2008 Posts: 4	05-19-2008, 01:37 PM I have a PC and am planning on switching to a Mac. I bought Adobe CS3 for the PC (Windows version), will I be able to use the windows version to install CS3 or will I have to buy the Mac version? Buttons
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louishen #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 22, 2007 Location: London Posts: 8,682 Mac Specs: Mac Mini Core i7 2012 \| White 2009 MacBook 2 Ghz \| 733 Mhz G4 Quicksilver	05-19-2008, 02:36 PM Adobe will allow you to perform a cross-grade, or cross-platform upgrade, of your Adobe product, assuming it meets the upgrade qualifications and provided you send them a signed Letter of Software Destruction. The Letter of Destruction states that you agree to delete all copies of the product you are exchanging and also that you will not "sell, transfer, give away, donate, or otherwise distribute the exchanged Adobe product or copies to anyone else." You will still need to pay the upgrade cost, and you will need to conduct the purchase via telephone by calling Adobe Sales at 1-800-833-6687 (see Adobe.com for international numbers). The Letter of Software Destruction may be faxed, e-mailed, or snail-mailed to Adobe.
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Member Since: May 19, 2008 Posts: 4	05-19-2008, 02:56 PM thanks for your help.
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