Installing most programs on Windows Vista is a straightforward process. However, there are times where an application has known issues with certain operating systems. In the case of Adobe Creative Suite 3, there are some specific issues related to Windows Vista that can easily be repaired if you know what to look for. The following steps will walk you through the installation to use if the standard installation does not work. They will also address some of the more common issues you may face.

1. Start up your computer, log in as an administrator and insert the Adobe Creative Suite installation DVD into the DVD drive. If the auto-run screen opens, close it by clicking the X in the upper right-hand corner. Click on the “Start” button, and then click on “Computer.” Right-click on the “DVD Drive” and then click “Open.” Right-click the “Adobe CS3″ folder and then click “Copy.” Now, click the “Close” button.
2. Step 2

   Right-click the desktop and select “New,” and then “Folder.” Name this folder “Adobe CS3 Install.” Double-click the folder to open it. Paste the copied folder into this one. Repeat these steps for the remaining DVDs in the suite, copying the Adobe CS3 folder into the newly created one. When all files have been copied, close the window.

3. Step 3

   Double-click the “Adobe CS Install” folder. Now, double-click the “Adobe CS3″ folder. Locate the file named “Setup.exe,” and double-click on it. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

4. Step 4

   It’s important to log in as administrator when installing the software. There are certain registry values that need to be written to when installing CS3. If you don’t have adequate permissions to write to these files, the installation will fail. See Reference 2 for more information regarding the registry values used in the installation.

5. Step 5

   Repair the Jscript installation by manually registering the jscript.dll file (see Reference 3). This will fix installation problems associated with Error: 2739. You will need to know what type of system you have, a 32-bit system or a 64-bit system. To find out what you’re running, click “Start,” and type “system” in the Start Search box, then click “System” in the Programs list. Look under System Type to determine which system you are running.

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.

Installation

1. 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.”

2. 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.”

3. Step 3

   Choose the components you wish to install; by default, the installation program installs everything in the software package. Click “Next” to continue.

4. 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.”

5. 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.

6. Step 6

   Installation will now begin. Installation can take 15 minutes to an hour, depending on your system performance.

7. 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.”

Activation

8. 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.”

9. 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.

10. 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.”

Adobe Creative Suite is an integrated package of graphic design software programs. Creative Suite 4 (CS4) is Adobe’s fourth version of the package, which bundles several applications that most graphic artists use on a regular basis. CS4 was released in late 2008, and is available in multiple permeations, with each edition geared toward a different type of user. The interface of all the components in CS4 is consistent throughout, and allows users to view and open documents created in different applications in a single window, using the newly designed tabbed interface.

1. There are six different editions of CS4: Design (available in standard and premium versions), Web (also available in standard and premium versions), Production Premium and the Master Collection, which contains all the different components. Design Standard is the lowest-priced edition of CS4, and includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat Pro. Programs that are available in other editions of CS4 include Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Premiere Pro, Flash and Encore, along with several others.

History

2. 
   
   Photoshop was popular long before CS debuted.

   The first release of CS in 2003 contained graphics and design programs that had previously been available as stand-alone packages, but were bundled together for a lower price point. Adobe had previously purchased PageMaker from Aldus, Dreamweaver and Flash from Macromedia, and it included these packages as well as adding some new programs to subsequent versions of Creative Suite, including Adobe Bridge, a file organization and photo cataloging software.

Significance

3. 
   
   InDesign has replaced Quark as #1.

   The greatest impact that Adobe Creative Suite had in the industry was the widespread recognition of InDesign. Prior to its release in CS, InDesign was a previously obscure program that was a direct descendant of PageMaker, the default desktop publishing (DTP) package during the initial computer boom of the late 1980s. By the mid-1990s, QuarkXPress was the undisputed king of layout software, replacing PageMaker. But in a rare case of a new software package quickly overtaking an industry’s Goliath, InDesign delivered a knockout blow that Quark never recovered from. However, some tech pundits cite Quark’s arrogance and bullying tactics as another major reason for its demise.

Considerations

4. 
   
   Do your homework before buying.

   Adobe Creative Suite has become the default package for virtually every designer and creative agency, due to its integration ability and familiar commands in all the packages. Unfortunately, it is not cheap: At Adobe’s Web store, CS4 Design Standard lists for $1,399 for a full version and $399 for users of a previous version to upgrade (all prices as of 2009). Because buying any version of Adobe CS4 is expensive (the least expensive is Web Standard at $999; the most expensive is Master Collection at $2,499), so deciding what your current and future needs are is time well-spent. Although every component of CS4 is available a la carte, it is always more economically feasible to buy them as a bundle, rather than separately.

Benefits

5. 
   
   All print shops use Adobe CS.

   Adhering to a set of standards in the graphic industry is mandatory; production houses, graphic shops and printers have to work with a uniform standard that allows diverse users to work with the same format and versions of files. Adobe has found the sweet spot that virtually every user of graphic software is looking for; the ability to easily and efficiently work with files created in multiple applications. Furthermore, by offering different edition of CS is also a helpful tactic to allow users to only pay for what they need, so designers who don’t need software to build websites can opt for the Design Standard package, which doesn’t include Dreamweaver, Adobe’s Web software.

Installing the Adobe Creative Suite on your computer is very easy and only takes a few minutes of your time.

1. Once you’ve downloaded or obtained your program discs, you can start the installation process.
   For PC: Double-click on the .EXE file (downloaded version) tilted Setup.exe or Place the first disc in your CD-ROM/DVD drive (disc version). Once you’ve done this, you will be greeted with a screen prompting you to install the Creative Suite.
   For MAC: Double-click on the file (downloaded version) tilted Setup.tar.gz or place the first disc in your CD-ROM/DVD drive (disc version). Once you’ve done this, you will be greeted with a screen prompting you to install the Creative Suite.
2. Step 2

   To complete your installation, follow the on screen instructions. You will be prompted to select where (which hard drive/folder) you would like the software to be installed. Also, you will be given the choice of what components you wish to install. Keep in mind that the Creative Suite is made up of several different pieces of software. If you do not require a program, it is recommended that you do not install it to save disk space.

3. Step 3

   Once the installation is complete, you will be given the options to register and activate your software. To avoid any issues with functionality, it is recommended that you complete this information now. To locate your activation serial key, look on the packaging of the product. For digital downloads, you should have been e-mailed a code from Adobe. Make sure to keep this code confidential, as it ensures that your copy is an original and not pirated.

4. Step 4

   After you have completed your registration, you’re all set. The programs are now installed on your system and ready to be used.

The Adobe Creative Suite is a designer’s software playground. The suite includes applications such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver and Flash.
The Creative Suite is designed to meet the needs of print, Web and multimedia designers, and the applications within the suite work together. Designers can prepare files in one application to be opened or exported to another application.
For example, if a designer is working on a project for a local zoo that involves creating a logo, poster, brochure, and website. The designer can use the applications in the Adobe Creative Suite to complete the project.

1. Photoshop is an image editing application. In Photoshop, designers can resize, retouch, refocus and combine images, manage color and even apply effects and filters to images they want to use for the zoo project. Although Photoshop is for editing photos, it also could be use to create the poster and design and layout the web pages for the zoo website.
2. Step 2

   Illustrator is a drawing application. Illustrator is the best application for creating a logo for the zoo. The logo can be resized without distortion. But Illustrator also would be the best application to use for producing the poster for the zoo. Text is much easier to manipulate in Illustrator than in Photoshop.

3. Step 3

   InDesign is a layout application. InDesign can be used to produce your poster as well. But it’s better used to produce the zoo brochure. InDesign allows designers to add several pages. Photoshop and Illustrator weren’t created for multiple pages. In addition to brochures, InDesign can be used to lay out books, catalogs, newsletters and other kinds of print media that require several pages.

4. Step 4

   Dreamweaver is the web design and development application. If web pages were designed and images edited in Photoshop, those can be inserted into html pages you create in Dreamweaver.

5. Step 5

   Flash is the multimedia application that streams animation or allows the viewer to interact with what’s happening on a web page. Some websites are built entirely using Flash. The application also is used to produce ads and to embed video into web pages.