Adobe Creative Suite 3 offers a range of desktop editing software. This guide will walk you through the simple installation of the software so you can quickly jump into editing publications, designing graphics and more.
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Step 1
Close all programs before beginning installation. If you have not closed your programs, the installer will prompt you to do so. Once you have, click “Next.”
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Step 2
Read through the terms and conditions of the Adobe Software License Agreement. Click “Accept” if you agree with the terms and conditions or “Decline” if you do not. To continue installation, click “Accept.”
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Step 3
Choose the components you wish to install; by default, the installation program installs everything in the software package. Click “Next” to continue.
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Step 4
Choose the hard drive for the CS3 installation. The installation location page will show you available drives and available space on each, with the program space requirements listed next to each. Once you have selected your drive, click “Next.”
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Step 5
Read through the Installation Summary. This will explain exactly which software components will be installed and where and how much space will be left on your hard drive after the installation. Click “Install” to continue.
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Step 6
Installation will now begin. Installation can take 15 minutes to an hour, depending on your system performance.
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Step 7
Click “Finish” to exit the installation program once it has finished installing without restarting your system. Adobe recommends restarting after installation. To do so, click “Finish & Restart.”
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Step 1
Launch one of the programs from the Adobe Creative Suite 3 folder. For Mac users, this will be in your Finder, under Applications, as “Adobe Creative Suite 3.” For Windows users, this will appear under All Programs, as “Adobe Creative Suite 3.”
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Step 2
Enter your serial number (located in the box or in your e-mail confirmation, depending on how you purchased the software). Once you have done so, you will be asked to activate. Click “Activate online” to activate immediately. If you do not wish to activate immediately, your program will launch in trial mode for 30 days.
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Step 3
Once you have activated, you may be asked to register. Registering with Adobe gives you access to troubleshooting and software support. Click “Register Now” or “Register Later.”