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 Jan 11 2008, 11:34 PM
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QUOTE(stevealmighty @ Jan 11 2008, 08:36 PM)  If that fails, then if it were me and for my own piece of mind, I'd try these steps 3, 4, 5 and 6 HERE, but do not post a HJT log (unless you find that you're computer is really infected). Uhhhhhhh, was "HERE" supposed to be a link to HERE? 
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Jan 12 2008, 09:39 AM
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 Bleepin' WormBreath Group: Moderator Posts: 2,387 Joined: 28-January 06 From: Upstate NY Member No.: 52,789 |
 Yep, that's it! LOL! Looks like I forgot to include a link......again!  Thanks for keeping me straight Dialer-we all know it's not an easy job! 
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Jan 12 2008, 01:51 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 182,497 |
Hey Steve
 I just got a 4 disc set of the ADobe photoshop cs3 master collection from a dude for installation...I asked him about a registration code, he said if I have any problem installing, I can call him and get the serial number...but he thinks it's a cracked copy. Here's what I need to know: 1. What in the flickettyflanfilthflarn does "cracked" mean? 2. Will I HAVE to have a serial number in order to install? 3. I know that I can go to CONTROL PANEL then ADD OR REMOVE PROGRAMS and it has each faction of CS3 master collections listed independently... do I go through uninstallation one by one or am I able to select multiple programs to remove? 4. Does UNinstallation in this manner (No. 3) remove EVERY component...or is this just a "laypersons" removal that still leaves traces? I ask because I don't want whatever corrupted the FILE>OPEN command to resurface 'cause there's still some of the "old residue", if you will. I  cannot do the FILE>OPEN command in any photoshop cs3 applicationerr...I think I'm done Holla back, Steve 
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Jan 12 2008, 02:23 PM
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Bleepin' WormBreath Group: Moderator Posts: 2,387 Joined: 28-January 06 From: Upstate NY Member No.: 52,789 |
Cracked means that the version you have installed on your computer is illegal, meaning that you don't own the license to it.
Per the forum rules HERE: QUOTE No subject matter will be allowed whose purpose is to defeat existing copyright or security measures. If a user persists and/or the activity is obviously illegal the staff reserves the right to remove such content and/or ban the user. I'm sorry, but we cannot assist you further with this issue unless you own your copy of Photoshop. Chances are the version you have isn't activated or the license you have hasn't been renewed which is causing your problems. -------------------- War produces veterans, wounded both physically and mentally. They have sacrificed for us.....and it is now our job to help these veterans, as they have already helped us in ways we will never know, in ways that we cannot fathom, and in ways that we take granted every day.
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Jan 12 2008, 04:11 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 182,497 |
I responded to you privately, but I'm also replying publicly Steve
You should be able to conceive how new I am at everything because I certainly wouldn't have asked for help with anything I KNOWINGLY illegally required. To all of the members, I pray I haven't offended...I am returning this 4 disk set of Adobe Photoshop CS3, as I didn't realize that it's origin could be "bootleg"....as I explained earlier, the version currently ON my pc was installed by an IT friend who got this for me through his old company who purchased multiple licenses so that their IT professionals could install the programs at home, giving them On Call IT Tech Support capabilities. He never installed that one on his and gave it to me and his former company was fully aware that he would do this from time to time. Regrettably, he has moved to Atlanta and it seems that we may not be on the best of terms *shrug* so I haven't had success in finding out why this may happen...although honestly, I know he won't have a handle on it, as his familiarity is with programming not glitches in applications. Again, I didn't mean to offend, or break any rules - which is why I asked YOU guys what "cracked" means and not the person who gave this new set of discs to my friend...I mean, really, I couldn't assume that he'd tell me the truth...so I figured I'd ask those who know. Thank you for setting me straight and I hope that I can continue to post to this board when I need help again. I still feel it's best for me to put my pc in a shop because, since I can't get in touch with my old friend, I can't get any registered number, or serial numbers, or any other number required to figure this out on my own. Thanks for the help signed, Yes, you CAN be 40 and still be naive |
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Jan 12 2008, 04:49 PM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: 4-November 07 From: The Great State of Disarray Member No.: 167,506 |
Having participated in this thread, and even having picked up on the license issue when you first posted it, I am not the least bit concerned about your integrity, Terri, nor in the slightest bit offended. I'm just sorry that this has happened to you.
 Kind regards, Dialer This post has been edited by Dialer: Jan 12 2008, 04:50 PM -------------------- |
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Jan 12 2008, 09:46 PM
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Bleepin' WormBreath Group: Moderator Posts: 2,387 Joined: 28-January 06 From: Upstate NY Member No.: 52,789 |
Agreed. No worries at all. I'm glad to hear that you're doing the "right thing" here (removing the cracked version).
I look forward to reading your posts in the future! You are more than welcome here at BC! 
-------------------- War produces veterans, wounded both physically and mentally. They have sacrificed for us.....and it is now our job to help these veterans, as they have already helped us in ways we will never know, in ways that we cannot fathom, and in ways that we take granted every day.
Wanna chat about something besides computers????? THOUGHTVENT.....click the link, you know you wanna! |
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Jan 12 2008, 10:06 PM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: 4-November 07 From: The Great State of Disarray Member No.: 167,506 |
BTW, Terri, if you tell us what kinds of features you need for your work, the folks here at BC might be able to help you put together your own "suite" using some free or inexpensive software. You'd be surprised at how many excellent programs are available.
I'd suggest you start a new thread in this forum for that. -------------------- |
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Jan 13 2008, 12:37 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 182,497 |
To Steve and Dialer
Steve, I didn't have to remove the "cracked" (ugh) version...I never installed it, just gave the four discs back to my friend and told him they "weren't for me", which left him puzzled looking Dialer, the cs3 I have on my computer is legit, unless a former good friend is shady too, but I doubt it...it's just that I don't know enough about how this works to have asked him for info, or installation CDs...it's like this, if my pc did ANYTHING funky, i called him and he came over and fixed it, i never thought beyond him not being around honestly...lawd, I sound like one of those housewives married for 30 odd years, perplexed when the husband leaves suddenly realizing they're helpless...well, that's me with my pc, so I'm more liable than anyone to have something go terribly wrong. I explained to Steve that my, I guess now "former" friend, doesn't return my calls or my emails so I can't get anything I need to move beyond this stage. The last thing on earth I can do right now is uninstall it, because it's going to be a minute before I can purchase a copy. Dialer, I do limited graphics on cs3, I have a custom card company, and some people send me photos for the card cover, so I do crafty things with the photos and know my way around cs3 well enough to NORMALLY be pleased with the results. BUT THE BIG DEAL, is that I do hand illustrated portraits for clients on size 19x24 paper...I have to scan each portrait in sections in order to have a copy of the original. and I may do light manipulation in photoshop regarding blur and level adjustment...oh! I LIVE FOR THE FRAME feature, because it's a beautiful way to present the portrait to the client via an emailed image prior to shipping. I'm going to try to put in a link to a few of the portraits so that you wonderful folks can check it out. Holla back http://www.urbanaspeakz.com/TERRI/KATRINA2ND72.jpg http://www.urbanaspeakz.com/TERRI/SYDNEY72.jpg http://www.urbanaspeakz.com/TERRI/TOSH72.jpg err...okay, so yeah I don't know how to link you to the portraits I want you to see *slinking away in shame* EDIT: Fixed BB code and inserted links to artwork ~ stevealmighty This post has been edited by stevealmighty: Jan 13 2008, 01:16 AM |
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Jan 13 2008, 03:38 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 182,497 |
Thank you!
err...what did I do wrong? that's how I put in a code for everything else and this time it didn't link it to anything...I'd love to know for future reference also, please check out my illustrations...I'm up working on another one right now...sleepy...but that's irrelevant...gotta stay on pace 
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Jan 13 2008, 11:13 AM
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Bleepin' WormBreath Group: Moderator Posts: 2,387 Joined: 28-January 06 From: Upstate NY Member No.: 52,789 |
I'm far from an expert when it comes to using the BB code, but it appeared that there was no "link" that would allow a user to click anything to see them, and it was the incorrect code for having it show up as a picture in the post.
Feel free to check out the TEST AND SCRIBBLES area where you can test posts, pictures, code and anything else there. It's also a great area to receive help with BB code questions. 
-------------------- War produces veterans, wounded both physically and mentally. They have sacrificed for us.....and it is now our job to help these veterans, as they have already helped us in ways we will never know, in ways that we cannot fathom, and in ways that we take granted every day.
Wanna chat about something besides computers????? THOUGHTVENT.....click the link, you know you wanna! |
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Jan 13 2008, 04:57 PM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: 4-November 07 From: The Great State of Disarray Member No.: 167,506 |
Ahhhh, I guess I was confused and thought the two friends were the same person.
As for CS3, maybe a better question would have been to ask what functions you can no longer use? Or is it just opening a new file that's at issue? For example, can you use the framing feature? I didn't see the original links before Steve fixed them, but I'm guessing that you typed them in without the http:// portion. The board needs that part to create a link automatically. I was able to see the first portrait you posted, but being on slow dialup, my bandwidth wouldn't accommodate me for the other two. But what I saw was lovely! -------------------- |
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Jan 15 2008, 08:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 182,497 |
Hi, Dialer *waving*
sorry it's taken me soo long to holla back  yup, one was my friend, the other who gave my boyfriend that "cracked" version I don't even know. I've emailed my former friend and he simply won't respond. I can still use the framing feature and everything else, but throughout every cs3 application it is the FILE>OPEN procedure that has somehow been corrupted. I'm still plugging along because of the tip Steve gave me, however, so it's all to the good. THANK YOU for the compliment on my artwork, it's keep me busy and gaining me some extra income, so I'm happy I'll check back in soon, until then, have a wonderful day! TERRI! |
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Jan 15 2008, 01:37 PM
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Distinguished Member Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: 4-November 07 From: The Great State of Disarray Member No.: 167,506 |
Hi Terri
 Thanks for posting. It's great to hear that you're still able to use CS3. But remember, if it ever totally shuts down on you, this is the place to come for help with finding alternatives. BTW and just an FYI... QUOTE throughout every cs3 application it is the FILE>OPEN procedure that has somehow been corrupted. Because of the license situation, I'd say it's more likely that opening files has been disabled, rather than corrupted. The distinction isn't really important to you, though, I'm sure. LOL You take good care, Dialer -------------------- |
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Jan 15 2008, 04:00 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 33 Joined: 10-January 08 Member No.: 182,497 |
but Dialer, that confuses me...it shouldn't be a licensing situation and why wouldn't photoshop cs3 make it so that nothing works?...as opposed to one thing that you can work around? but remember, this is the version that my legit former IT friend installed and he ASSURED me that everything was on the up and up
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