Activation Readme
Activation is an
anonymous series of simple and quick steps users take upon installation in
order to begin using the application. Product activation is built in to help
Adobe prevent copying of the software onto more than the number of computers
permitted by the license agreement governing the software.
You can choose the
activation process you prefer: by Internet, by phone using the 24-hour
automated Adobe Software Activation System, or by phone speaking directly with
a Customer Care Representative.
During the activation
process, you'll provide Adobe with an activation number given to you. Because
each activation code and serial number is unique, Adobe can compare the numbers
from your activation request with our database to help ensure your copy of the
software has not been activated more times than allowed under its license
agreement. For instructions on the activation process, see the How To Install readme on the
Installation CD.
When You Need to
Activate
Adobe's activation
system offers you a choice on when and how to activate. Adobe offers a 30-day
grace period during which you can use the software without activating. There
are activation reminders during the grace period. After the 30-day grace period
you won't be able to use the software until you activate. Some circumstances
may require you to activate again. If you replace or reformat your computer's
hard drive, you may need to activate again on that computer.
Transfer Activation
If you are transferring
an activated copy to a different or new computer, you can transfer the activation
to the new computer. Go to the Help Menu of the application and click on
“Transfer Activation”. You will need an internet connection to complete the
activation transfer process. Upon completion of the activation transfer, your
existing product installation will be rendered un-usable, and you will be able
to install and activate the copy on the new computer.
How Activation
Information is Used
The unique serial number
assigned to each copy of the application is combined with a number assigned to
your computer. This combined number is provided to Adobe during
activation. Adobe's activation system
does not transmit, or collect, any personal information, including your
hardware configuration.
Activation is separate
from product registration, which is optional. Registration is for those
customers who want to receive information about product updates and other
special offers from Adobe. Adobe stores registration and activation information
on separate secure servers, and there is no linking of these sets of data.
Note: No personal information
is provided to Adobe Systems when you activate your software. No information
about your use of the product or the files you create with the product is
provided to Adobe Systems. Data necessary for activation is sent to Adobe
Systems only at the time of activation.
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