CS2 to CS4?

tiffan...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 30, 2009, 8:23:22 PM3/30/09

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I currently have CS2 (do not have the disks for it though) and am thinking of upgrading to CS4. Will all of my actions and scripts be usable in CS4? If I dislike CS4, can I "downgrade" back to CS2 without having the disks?
Thanks much!

Buko

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Mar 30, 2009, 8:29:01 PM3/30/09

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both applications will co-exist very nicely. If you were to remove CS2 you would need the disks to reinstall. Also you need to enter the CS2 serial number when you install CS4 if you remove CS2.

CS2 includes Imageready. there is no Imageready in CS4 if you use IR you definately want to keep CS2 around.

tiffan...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 30, 2009, 8:35:18 PM3/30/09

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I was going to purchase just the upgrade to CS4. Is that okay? Is there somewhere in CS2 that I can see my serial number?
Thanks again!

Ann_She...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 30, 2009, 11:31:24 PM3/30/09

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Is there somewhere in CS2 that I can see my serial number?

The SN is on the case of your original CS2 CD but is not shown in full on your computer.

Buko

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Mar 30, 2009, 11:51:25 PM3/30/09

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If you registered your serial Adobe will have that information.

Ramón_G_Castañeda@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 12:16:52 AM3/31/09

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Is there somewhere in CS2 that I can see my serial number?

What Ann said. Not on the computer. The number on the splash screen ("About Photoshop") is deliberately truncated to discourage software piracy.

Allen...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 3:40:54 AM3/31/09

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If I dislike CS4, can I "downgrade" back to CS2 without having the disks?

No. You must have proof of ownership, end of story. If your ownership is not bombproof...

Neil_...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 6:18:55 AM3/31/09

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tiffany,

I'm just going to assume that "the dog ate the discs" and you properly registered the CS2 software with Adobe.

You can simply contact Adobe and get the serial number from them, and (I believe) you can also get a replacement set of discs. Otherwise, you're looking at purchasing full versions of CS4 software.

Neil

tiffan...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 7:36:06 AM3/31/09

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Thanks. I don't think I registered the software, but will double check. I hope I still have the discs in boxes somewhere. Will have to go look.
:)

Buko

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Mar 31, 2009, 10:05:00 AM3/31/09

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I just don't understand paying hundreds of dollars for software and then not registering it.

Neil_...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 12:24:49 PM3/31/09

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Buko,

It's a funny thing. And I don't want to single out Tiffany as a surprising number of folks have purchased hundreds or thousands of dollars in software, yet treat it as casually as so many pairs of socks. A few years ago, I recall a good friend having Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and QuarkXPress discs scattered casually in a kitchen drawer, without even the benefit of jewel cases or sleeves. If the software were of an equal value in jewelry, most likely far more care would be taken in storing it, keeping track of it and insuring it.

Neil

Buko

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Mar 31, 2009, 12:31:07 PM3/31/09

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I agree neil we hear far too often in these forums. after paying full price for a few versions maybe these careless people will catch on.

tiffan...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 4:29:40 PM3/31/09

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I am not sure why I would not have registered it as I "always" have registered my software before. I suppose now I know why I always did before. Hopefully I can find the disks with the serial number and will register as soon as I do!
Thanks for everyones help!!!
:)

Neil_...@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 6:43:57 PM3/31/09

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Hope you find the discs!

Neil

Ramón_G_Castañeda@adobeforums.com

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Mar 31, 2009, 7:58:25 PM3/31/09

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Tiffany,

If you have Photoshop 9.0.2 ("CS2") installed and running, you should be able to register it online through its Help menu,