[SOLVED] Where do people download Adobe CS5/CS6 products if they own the key?

[koinuchan]

I'm switching to a new PC and I have the product key for After Effects and Premiere CS5. Shouldn't there be an official place I go to to download the software so that it asks me for the key? I'd rather not resort to some torrent or unofficial/shady site when I legitimately own it, lol.

 

[USAFRet]

I'm switching to a new PC and I have the product key for After Effects and Premiere CS5. Shouldn't there be an official place I go to to download the software so that it asks me for the key? I'd rather not resort to some torrent or unofficial/shady site when I legitimately own it, lol.

What about here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/install-creative-suite-5.html

 

[koinuchan]

What about here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/install-creative-suite-5.html

I don't have an acct that I know of or any discs.
So I don't think I can use these methods. I only have the key.
Also, I mistakenly said CS5, but meant CS6; I'll try to change the title of this post
But I think I might have answered my question:
https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-limits-software-downloads.html
It sounds like Adobe no longer officially provides links for CS6. Kind of annoying since I feel that if I buy a software, I own it forever and should be able to access it without using unofficial means. But perhaps there's an EOL agreement in place that lets them do this?

 

[USAFRet]

There is nothing requiring them to have downloads of everything, forever.

You purchased it at one time, and presumably downloaded it.
Keeping those downloads would have been a prudent move on your part.


But...CS6
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs6-install-instructions.html

Create an account at Adobe. That should let your d/l what you need.

 

[koinuchan]

There is nothing requiring them to have downloads of everything, forever.

You purchased it at one time, and presumably downloaded it.
Keeping those downloads would have been a prudent move on your part.


But...CS6
https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/cs6-install-instructions.html

Create an account at Adobe. That should let your d/l what you need.

Ok, I could try that! I thought I had needed an acct at the time of purchase; but I can totally try making one now and see how that goes. Thank you! If that doesn't work, I might try this:https://prodesigntools.com/adobe-cs6-direct-download-links.html
I also don't intend on being a "dinosaur" forever; so later this year, I should be buying the more current AE and Premiere versions. Thanks again!