How to Crack Photoshop CS3 Beta for Windows

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sleeper posted on Jan 29th 2007 12:32PM; via successlessness.vox.com/librar...

How to Crack Photoshop CS3 Beta for Windows

It's really simple. These are instructions for Windows XP users.

First of all you need to register and download the beta from Adobe

When you install it, it will ask you to close Firefox. It will also try and access the internet - use your firewall to block any internet access.

When you launch the program for the first time it will ask you for a valid CS3 serial number. If you have one, great, but I just ignore this and chose the 30 days option.

Next, find application.sif in your Photoshop CS3 folder and delete it.

Or you can do this if you want:
1) Go to start
2) Run
3) Type in cmd
4) Type in DEL "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\AMT\application.sif"
5) Type in exit

It seems to work for me. Let me know if you're having problems with it.

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	sleeper says: just ignore that. delete "application.sif" and relaunch ps cs3 and it should load up. Posted: 03/16/07 10:43
	proto says: tat was a gud one .. Thnx , dude . Posted: 03/24/07 00:41
	MastaRiddik says: yeah that removes you from putting in the serial when you start it but i you move the time setting on you computer about 5 months ahead close it and then reopen it is says product key expired Posted: 03/25/07 20:25
	Ty says: I'm haivng that same problem, MastaRiddik. I think it may be something else though, because when I set the date foreward AND changed it back to application.sif, It gave me a different message. The new message actually said my trial period had extended, and it looked like the same window where you can choose the 30-day free trial or enter the serial nember, except now the option to do the trial was disabled. Anyway, I do think the file change thing works. I think the product key thing is another problem and I'd love to know what it means, or if that will happen when that date really comes. Anyway, it said the trial period was over, I just changed it back to application.xx (it can be anything) and it worked again. Posted: 04/24/07 18:33
	Daman says: Thank You So Much Posted: 05/17/07 12:58
	Yarman says: Heard the same thing all over the internet. Tried it out photoshop fails to open entirely and I find i have to put application.sif back in to run it. Posted: 05/23/07 04:36
	flavio says: yes is tutorial is correct thank you Posted: 05/24/07 22:20
	graffika says: when i change the file and open photoshop it says i cannot use the product at this time. when i change it back it goes back to normal, asking me for a serial number or to do the trial. PLZ HELP!! Posted: 06/01/07 17:30
	sleeper says: don't put in a serial number. Posted: 06/02/07 13:31
	dearley says: when i first installed photoshop CS3 i clicked on the trial period option. i then changed the file "application.sif" to "application.xx" this worked for a while. then i tried to open photoshop today and it wont work. so i changed the file back to "application.sif" and it says that the trial has expired. and it also said i had a 2 day trial not a 30 day one. now it just asks for the serial number. or if i change or delete the file "application.sif" it comes up with a box that says "product license has expired". whats the deal here? can anyone help? Posted: 06/04/07 04:38
	Jayzy says: Im having the same problem with dearly.. What could be the problem and how can we solve it.. Please help us! Thanks! Posted: 06/05/07 00:13
	Hedgio says: Same problem as dearley, Jayzy, and lasse... I tried changing the expiration date in application.xml, but that didn't work... any solution would be greatly appreciated by all Posted: 06/05/07 12:59
	sleeper says: there's always the re-install option :/ Posted: 06/05/07 13:01
	Hedgio says: Same problem as dearley, Jayzy, and lasse... I tried changing the expiration date in application.xml, but that didn't work... any solution would be greatly appreciated by all Posted: 06/05/07 14:55
	KYXARIE says: like hedgio i tried to change the expiration date but doesnt work..and the otner one is i tired to reinstall..its the same "product licence expired like dearly says.. any solution guys for this... Posted: 06/06/07 06:06
	im a guest! says: To all with the 'LICENCE EXPIRED' problem - every time you wanna start photoshop, just set the date back! (like 20 days or whatever) i have my date on 31/5/07 now and it works! (with the .sof_ !) Posted: 06/07/07 08:24
	Kyxarie says: Yah ryt just set the date back Posted: 06/08/07 21:41
	Jayzy says: Thanks bro! This one help me! Posted: 06/09/07 10:57
	youhoo7 says: i have tryed all the stratagies..and i get that window that says it can not open at this time...then i put it back...and i still have the same amount of days i had before...nothing works Posted: 06/09/07 15:08
	zi says: yup yup.. set the date back.. thanx so much!! =D Posted: 06/10/07 06:18
	daniel says: hey.. bro...still can't after change the date back again to normal... when i first change the date it can open but after change back the date back to normal still cannot... it shows the same thing error... pls help..???? anyother way...???? den dis wan crack..????? ;-( Posted: 06/11/07 03:47
	sleeper says: i can't believe this has become a help forum for cracking ps cs3. okay, so this expiration thing happened to me too. I don't really use ps cs3, but how i was able to fix it is re-installing the software and then doing the same thing (renaming "application.sif" . It works this way, but i suppose you only have a set number of time before it expires again. Perhaps some hackers out have a time-patch, but I don't know anything about that (trying searching for patches for ps cs3). As for cmd, it means the command prompt. Click "start" and then "run" and type in cmd, this should bring up the command prompt (it looks like a DOS window). Posted: 06/11/07 05:51
	shinrie says: Hik I renamed the file application.sif into application.sif_ and enjoyed using PS for just a month. And all of a sudden it said "Product license expired". I have tried several ways to fix this problem (even repair, uninstall and reinstall) but now I can't run PS . Can anyone suggest a reliable solution that will work for keeps? Don't get annoyed with my English since it's not my mother tongue. PLS help me! Posted: 06/11/07 09:14
	MEIDO says: Just want to ask one question. About the "Just change the date" method,i wonder..,which DATE are you guys referring to? Do you mean the calendar of your PC or any system files in PS CS3 program folder? Posted: 06/14/07 02:12
	Trip says: obviously the system date. if you would've read earlier posts you'd see that changing the date in the application.xml doesn't work. RTFP (Read the fucking posts) Posted: 06/14/07 11:05
	Masood says: i tried deleting application.sif but it wouldn't load but i can't choose trail i don't understand please help Posted: 06/14/07 17:48
	Niels says: When 'product licence expired' announcement is your problem, just put back your computers date a few months. I created a batch file to do this every time I start photoshop. You can do this by yourself. Open notepad. Create start_photoshop.bat with these lines: @echo off date /T >> c:\users\yourname\datum.txt date 01-01-2007 start photoshop.exe type c:\users\yourname\datum.txt date del c:\users\yourname\datum.txt exit You change ‘yourname' into you own directory of course, doesn't matter which dir. After that create (Vista) a shortcut and go to 'properties -> advanced' so you can start the program with administrator-rigths (otherwhise vista can't change the date). If it doensn't work make sure your dosprompt starts with administrator rights too. Once you've done this, start photoshop via this shortcut. Photoshop will start while your date is automatically changed. After photoshop is loaded completely, change your date back to the old date. Of course you have to start photoshop this way instead of clicking a psd-file. Posted: 06/17/07 10:52
	theeternal says: very weird with me, this. i get a pirate copy of it of a disc (parand's 'king of programs') and as soon as i install and load it, it says license expired. so i put my date back a year and it just worked, without asking me for a serial number and without being cracked at all. how in the hell? Posted: 06/18/07 19:07
	Jose says: Niels, this is an awesome fix. So simple yet perfect. Nice fucking work and thanks a lot man. Much appreciated. Posted: 06/18/07 23:28
	Doggabyte says: Hey I renamed it like application.six - then PS worked 1 Month i dont know and then cant work .. and says : License has Expired ! When i delete it : can he say again : License has Expired ! OR NOT ! Posted: 06/19/07 14:15
	chuck says: Niels, that works awesomely. Posted: 06/20/07 09:21
	k says: i am having a similar problem, where changing the file name workde for about a month and now it doesn't work anymore. i tried uninstalling PS and reinstalling it, i tried changing the system date - no luck. now i get an error window that says "you must download an e-license in order to continue using this program. if i try to click on "download and e-license", i get this message: "there are no more e-license and your grace period has expired". any ideas how to go beyond this point?? Posted: 06/22/07 16:17
	C says: What we need to try is have someone who has a copy that is working fine to upload it to rapidshare and let everyone replace their application.sif with that. Posted: 06/25/07 03:23
	first time cracker says: Ya noobz.. you should read carefully!! 1st Don't delete application.sif just rename it to BACKUPapplication.sif so that you will loose the trial thing. 2nd Just change the date on your computer, not necessary the day/month. Just change the date to year 2005! I guarantee it works! Posted: 06/25/07 05:00
	sleeper says: I love how this has become a support forum for Photoshop 3 beta. Posted: 06/26/07 09:29
	braceletsman says: Guys it's quite simple to have a free fully licenced version of PS CS3. I have just installed mine and registered it over the internet with Adobe for free. Drop me a mail dar.millionaire@gmail.com Posted: 06/26/07 19:07
	melissa says: i tried what u did but it isn't working now this could be because i am on vista or because i used the trail version. im or email please. Posted: 06/26/07 20:58
	gmoney says: yeah, i'm a fuckin idiot, after i reinstalled it, i forgot to change the application.sif. NEVERMIND WHAT I SAID. the time change thing works. it's just super annoying Posted: 06/28/07 00:47
	jeth says: i tried it and it works but i try using another computer but it only works in one computer.. i have a cafe so i would like to install it in all my computers but it failes.... what will i do to fix this???? Posted: 06/28/07 09:38
	Q says: Some hacker just needs to accidently see this page and start to think: hmmm.... lets help these people. Then he/she creates something which solves the e-license problem and everybody will be able to use Photoshop CS3 as long as they want, on as many pc's as they want, any way they want, totally free..... but that's just a dream that'll never come true :S Posted: 07/01/07 07:24
	dan says: can you add games_@hotmail.co.uk to take me through it please?:S im confused. help would be greatly aprciated(Y) Posted: 07/03/07 18:30
	Software Fairy says: I found the crack in no time! Get hold of Photoshop 7, caress it gently around the knee and upper thigh area and thank fukc it was ever invented! Then simply wait patiently till around December for a free version of CS3 and not only will you have saved a fortune, but it will be Christmas too! Lots of love...The software fairy. Posted: 07/04/07 02:41
	Dub says: Everytime I rename the thing and I open PS it says I can't use it at this time any help? Posted: 07/05/07 20:07
	DM says: Guys let me END your Photoshop CS3 blues. Drop me a mail at dar.millionaire@gmail.com So far I have 28 happy customers melissa, gmoney, jeth, Dustin, Q, dan, Software Fairy, and Dub you are welcome ... Posted: 07/06/07 00:10
	Justin says: Niel, could you elaborate on this part of your explanation? You change ‘yourname' into you own directory of course, doesn't matter which dir. After that create (Vista) a shortcut and go to 'properties -> advanced' so you can start the program with administrator-rigths (otherwhise vista can't change the date). If it doensn't work make sure your dosprompt starts with administrator rights too. I can't figure out how to disable permissions, I never really understood them.. Posted: 07/17/07 21:17
	Liam says: Turn off your internet... install trial...get a keygen...register by phone...generate the code wala illigal version installed. P.S i didnt tell you . I havent ever done it but someone told me about it....honest :P Posted: 07/20/07 12:01
	ConfusedWithPhotoshopShiz ! says: Yeh, Tried everything in this and still no luck ! Urrgghh ! Posted: 07/21/07 10:34
	LuckMofo says: KK just setting the date back wont work unless you do it till the date within a month of deleting/renaming application.sif... GENIUS! My clock is Feb 01/07 Rofl! Posted: 07/26/07 04:01
	Justin says: I tried deleting it with the complete version, now it says i broke it and i should report it to some IT support... help? Posted: 07/26/07 10:44
	jeff says: what if i already accepted the 30 day period and allowed photoshop to access the internet. can i fix that mistake some how? Posted: 07/26/07 16:30
	ade says: i'm currently installing a trial for cs3 but have vista not xp, will this matter? Posted: 07/26/07 18:30
	SonicManiac says: dont think so. everyone. let the .sif file as it is or delete it, but that doesnt matter as long as you set the date to the day as you installed cs3 1st. cuz if you set the date 20 days back although you have installed cs3 for 50 days, its not strange that it doesnt work then. so keep in mind the date of the first installation and set it everytime u start cs3 and it'll work. hope i could help, l8r Posted: 07/30/07 08:19
	SonicManiac says: Continuation: forgot to say: deleting of the .sif file (normally C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop CS3\AMT\) will only work with the english version. if you have problems, restore the file. if nothing works, reinstall... l8r Posted: 07/30/07 08:25
	ella says: =] this is amazing. my dad's gonna be so proud of me! Posted: 08/02/07 01:51
	Hellkat says: I have tried to rename and delete the application.sif file. An error comes up: "Licensing for this Product has stopped working" I click ok, and PS closes. Any work around? Posted: 08/07/07 20:11
	Needs photoshop help says: Does anyone know how to crack the 30 day trial of photoshop cs3 for mac? I have tried changeing the appplication.sif file and using hex edit and an a universal patch binary for the photoshop cs3 beta but none of them seem to work. Posted: 08/09/07 23:30
	sLiPpErY says: slipperywetshot@yahoo.com I can't get this to work either! I renamed and deleted and w/e and it says it's broke like above and contact IT... undergroundmonsters.net has good stuff on there but cant seem to find what i want... email or add me to yahoo msgr lets get this done! Posted: 08/11/07 19:41
	sLiPpErY says: Got it... I forgot the link to where i got it from but just google cs3 keygen collection... if will give you all adobe keygens... 1 didn't work but in this collection use photoshop cs2 extended keygen + activation... it was ez and worked ... email me above of my last post for more info or i can send it to you! have a good day! glad i could help! (when I want something... I get it!) Posted: 08/11/07 20:48
	slips again says: freshwap.com i think it was... happy searching! add me to yahoo... lets own the world! Posted: 08/11/07 21:12
	knerrvana says: i tried it and it said that i needed to reinstall the program because it could not be run at this time....so i dont know how to fix that plz comment me bak Posted: 08/11/07 23:37
	slips says: Thats becasue your app.sif file is screwed up my way you acctually put in serial numbers and phone activation numbers and it thinks your legit! Posted: 08/12/07 09:28
	slips says: just reinstall it you will be fine... you may need to delete it first then reinstall! Posted: 08/12/07 09:30
	pendragon says: for all you poor buggers still trying to get photoshop to run after the 'license expired' message - this is the easiest and most fullproof way! So changing the system date works but is a pain in the arse for obvious reasons however there is a little known freeware program called 'runasdate' that will solve your issues. This program will run any program according to a system date you specify and better still you can create desktop shortcuts to this effect. Here's the link: http://www.nirsoft.net/..._date.html Cheers Pendragon Posted: 09/02/07 07:02
	womble says: Pendragon - absolutely brilliant piece of software, thank you. Read numerous forums and i wasn't keen on applying certain changes and/or deleting/renaming files but this piece of software seems to work perfectly - hopefully it will stand the test of time. Thanks again. Posted: 09/03/07 05:13
	Tommy says: Fuck yes! Thanks pendragon, I didn't want to have to keep resetting my clock. It wasnt the most appealing thing in the world. Posted: 09/11/07 14:16
	Here you are says: Click on my blue name. This gives you a keygen. Insert key, registration will fail, choose registration by telephone, insert activation key into generator, generate serial, insert it... ENJOY The linked page and the archive with the generator are virus-free, trust me or test it by yourself cu Posted: 09/13/07 19:08
	Ty says: I did all this before, but my hardrive failed, and now I'm getting a new one. Will I still be able to do this or has it been fixed? I want to be able to still have photoshop! Please let me know. Tyler Posted: 09/14/07 18:49
	PshycoKitty says: Omg "Here You Are" You are a legend it totally worked for me!!! Its registered and i dont have to mess with the trial period anymore.. Ask me if you want me to give you the activation code etc for you Posted: 09/15/07 10:29
	Darkdude749 says: I can't find AMT or application.sif anywhere!!!!!!!!! plz help Posted: 09/17/07 21:13
	cancerian says: Pendragon!!! you the man Posted: 09/18/07 02:50
	Blueray says: Darkrude,reed all the posts,not just the old ones.This sif thing doesn't work for looong time! BTW my CS3 Extended trial period is over too! Any news from smart gys? Did anybody try Trial reset? Can it be done with it? Posted: 09/18/07 12:47
	Blueray says: My CS3 is working!!! Somehow I missed Pendragon's post :roll My respect man! Even the update is working! Here you are,I tried that crack,has a virus,resulting with DNS error on startup!Luckily there are good man on the net,who resolved that. :wink Little advice: set the date -not on your install date, but date from properties Date modified+1 Posted: 09/19/07 07:47
	Jimbo1024 says: I NEED HELP PLEASE !!! I downloaded free trial from Adobes website and I installed it with a key and activated it. When I open it, it says that its exceeded. So you tell me too delete the application.sif, I deleted it and now it comes up and says the following " You can not use this product at this time. You must repair the problem by uninstalling and then reinstalling this product or contacting your IT administrator or Adobe custom support for help. "] Can you help me ? Ive tried serveral things and it isnt working. What a waist of money. Posted: 09/23/07 21:13
	laurie says: Finally worked out how to run Photoshop CS3 trial version forever. Use this batch file; Open notepad. Create start_photoshop.bat with these lines: @echo off date /T >> c:\users\YOURNAME\datum.txt date TODAYS DATE start photoshop.exe type c:\users\yourname\datum.txt date del c:\users\yourname\datum.txt exit Then, set date to TODAYS DATE (eg 16/09/2007)(will not run if clock is set back) - then, so long as photoshop is always started via batch file, it can be opened and run forever - clock will always go back to todays date. Posted: 09/25/07 08:16
	Bojir says: Hi, first problem the application.sif which can be found in the adobe photoshop file in program files, it is in the sub folder of AMT. I changed application.sif to application.bye and that works but sometimes i have to change it every so often. the next prob and the bigger one is the product has ended thing. This can be solved, Open notepad and enter the following, @echo off date /T >> c:\users\yourname\datum.txt date 01-01-2007 start photoshop.exe type c:\users\yourname\datum.txt date del c:\users\yourname\datum.txt exit make sure you change the yourname to the correct user name of the comp. now go to save as and type as the file name start_photoshop.bat and save to desktop and click yes to the change of file name thing that appears. I found that this works a treat. I must give many thanks to the person/s that created the command. UR Awesome. Ps i wrote this to help people like myself that were a wee bit confused. Posted: 09/26/07 07:33
	Lord Castrey says: My problem's quite different. I have reinstalled Photoshop CS3 Beta and even my Windows XP after found out it shows "product license expired" dialog message even I've renamed the application.sif. However, it still doesn't worked and still showing the same message. I've tried to renamed the application.sif back and then put the right serial number. However, a message appear that I need to download e-license because my grace period expired. Somehow, it doesn't worked out. Anybody know how to fix this? Worked Serials was : 1330-1751-1921-7520-1721-1350 Another : 1330-1363-7694-4895-1528-1544 1330-1800-5141-4335-5864-7292 By the way, That batching thing wasn't worked for me coz there's no folder "users" in C:\. And what the hell is datum.txt ? Posted: 09/26/07 10:23
	Blueray says: Why are you gys complicating things? Read Pendragon's post,install Runasdate program,it works,and it's very simple to do! Posted: 09/26/07 13:02
	Jimbo1024 says: RUNASDATE ? How does it work ? Someone give me a quick example of what to type in after CS3 is installed with serial and activated. - OPEN RUNASDATE BEFORE OPENING CS3 all the time ? - ONCE the CORRECT INFO is entered it i wont have to OPEN it anymore ? - APPLICATION TO RUN ? WHAT FILE DO I BROWSE FOR ? - SET ANY DATE AND TIME ? - WHAT TO TYPE IN PARAMETERS ? - DESKTOP SHORT CUT ? NAME ? BROWSE ? fill out them questions and mine and many other peoples issues will be solved. Thanks Posted: 09/26/07 14:42
	Tyler says: Jimbo, I tried reinstalling it too, and got that message. I had photoshop for months before my computer died, I used to get the "product license has expired" thing, and then I just changed the date back. Now, it gave me the message you said. I think it's because it isn't the beta. I think only the beta can do this. Also, I think the beta is gone. Anyone have any ideas on where we could find the beta version, or if there's a way to do this for the normal version? Posted: 09/29/07 14:24
	Blueray says: Jimbo1024 1.If you activated, it means your copy works!This is for expired copies. 2.No,just once,after that,you open it from shortcut 3.Photoshop.exe 4.Read my previous posts 5.Parameters-I left empty )don't know ,but works that way 6.Write whatever you want!Browse- for place to put shortcut on! Posted: 09/30/07 10:57
	Tyler says: So you don't need the beta? I'm confused... Posted: 10/01/07 19:08
	Blueray says: As much as I understood, this works for all time limited software(trials).Instead changing time on your machine(BTW-it's not working ,and personaly don't like it) you change it just for selected software.So program thinks it's trial still! Read about program,it's explained all. Posted: 10/02/07 05:31
	tefdos says: tnx man...this even works for the complete version Posted: 10/02/07 17:58
	Blueray says: Glad to hear that! I'm female.... wink Posted: 10/03/07 13:10
	BlueRay says: My CS3 works now,but here's another problem.Installed FocalBlade 1.04b Demo plugin and LightMachine 1.01b Demo. It's nice, glow is great....But theres'a catch always.Watermark!! How can I remove them from final picture? Just deleting some file?Which??Screen snapper?I believe smarties know how! Please help!! Posted: 10/05/07 14:11
	Tyler says: Wait, so all you need is this program to chage te time for it and it will work for the 30 day trial for the complete version? It probably has a virus. Does anyone know if the beta version is still available? I want to do the application.sif name change thing, because it works well. Posted: 10/06/07 17:00
	Jump Suit says: Ah my Lord Castrey, solved it all, thanks dude! Posted: 10/15/07 07:49
	JB says: Thanks pendragon, that RunAsDate program looks badass...but I'm a MacBoy, any similar programs for us? This PS thing is proving elusive and I really don't want to end up changing the date every single time. Posted: 10/17/07 12:27
	BlueRay says: Any idea how to make Professor Franklin's Instant Photo Artist work after 4 projects, and can it's brushes be used is CS3? Posted: 10/21/07 12:47
	waterflame says: people just go to www.freeserials.com and download a keygen for god sake. can't u use google to find a crack or keygen? Posted: 10/24/07 06:08
	Daddyo says: Try this, it came from another forum. It worked for me I had the same problem with my CS3 after Sep. 1 when Adobe secretly sent that patch down to disable all pirated copies of CS3 related products. However after Googling around for a while on it I found this simple method which managed to get my programs which suffered from the ?Expired License? error message back up again without needing to bother with the clock. If you still have a record of your old serial which worked before Sep. 1. Try this? 1) First off, delete C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe PCD\cache\cache.db 2) Then run any of the CS3 (Encore in your case) programs. Click Accept to continue, then enter your serial that used to work. BEFORE clicking next, you'll notice that you have a NEW cache.db file in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe PCD\cache 3) Right click the file, go to properties and make it READ ONLY, and then click next on CS3 after entering your key. 4) Next, after you get to the register software screen. Click "Register Later" 5) Now it should be working, technically speaking that is, but you're not done yet. The register screen should have popped up again. This time, remove the check for "Read Only" from that new cache.db file and select "Do Not Register" from the the top of the register software menu. 6) Now, as soon as you click continue, make the cache.db file read only again, and LEAVE IT THAT WAY to prevent a possible reoccurrence or Adobe trying to send the patch through again disguised as an "update". Remember that if you need to reinstall the serials of any CS3 product which was working prior to the creation since you have created a new cache.db file you must temporarily uncheck the ?read only? properties box for the cache.db. Then after inserting the serials and reactivating them close the program and then recheck the box. Hope this works as it certainly did for me. Posted: 10/25/07 16:53
	Mary says: Hi, I am fed up with searching for a way to crack photoshop cs3 (mac version), I really tried everything and thi forum is my last hope. Ok here is my problem: I downloaded the trial version of photoshop (german version) in april. after it expired i entered a serial number to activate it. But of course it didnt work. (We are unable to activate bla bla) than i deinstalled photoshop and reinstalled it. and i did the sif_ thing alot.. doesnt work eiter.. it gives me a msg that something is wrong with the licencesing.. and I did reinstall and deinstall it again... than i tried to hack it with the hexedit thing finding and replacing hex. it doesnt work again.. than i thought it might be the problem of the language.. so i downloaded the english version and did the same stuff.. even the thing with the date.. didnt work.. and changed the date on my mac.. but still.... I beg you all... please heeeeeeeelp... I use mac tiger... ! thanks a lot.. Posted: 11/03/07 00:50
	spareafagmate@aol.com says: daddyo once again u are the f@cking man! big up to u! Posted: 11/03/07 16:41
	SemSem says: i did as Daddyo said ... it went as he said untill the "register software screen" this didnt pop up... instead i got the product activation screen asking me that i must activate before i be able to use photoshop cs3... i press activate and then i get the msg "we were unable to activate adobe photoshop cs3, and then give me two options to use phone activation or quit... this is really annoying i havent been able to use photoshop for monthes...since that patch from adobe was sent one thing i did different from what Daddyo said to do... coz i didnt remember the serial i used before that patch...so i just used a key gen and put the SN i got from it Posted: 11/04/07 11:44
	Bryce says: My 30 days is over and i try to get on PS CS3 and it say this "You cannot se this product at this time. You must repair the problem by uninstalling and then reinstalling this product or contacting your IT admisistrator or Adobe support for help" What do I do Posted: 11/04/07 20:23
	Daddyo says: SemSem and Bryce, you both will have to reinstall the product. Bryce, yours is corrupt. SemSem, you have to use the same serial you installed it with. If you don't know it, uninstall and find a keygen to give you a good number, then use my method to make it active. Good Luck Posted: 11/05/07 20:22
	Daddyo says: Thanks spareafagmate@aol.com, glad to be of service. SemSem you may also try selecting the "Activate by phone" option and your keygen should use the challange code there to generate you an activation code. Good Luck Posted: 11/05/07 20:27
	gaiapa says: Just to thank Pendragon for his information. I suggest a good keygen to crack ps cs3 BEFORE the expiring date: adobephotoshopcs3extendedkeygen.rar is made by Morden and is very useful because give not only the serial number but also the activation key (after inserting in the second line the numbers received by Adobe - phone activation). Try it! Maybe someone knows how to crack Quark Xpress 6.5 demo? Thanks Posted: 11/08/07 08:47
	F.P.I says: Just had a poke at changing the date on my computer, this works but is a bit of a jippo way round the problem! What about the serial number option? That would be a much better solution for the long term! Could someone post a serial number straight, and not a long mystery tour to getting one?! Posted: 11/10/07 04:38
	Lisa says: Thanks Pendragon, works a treat! Posted: 11/10/07 22:13
	Tyler says: Okay, I really need help. I'm getting very desperate to get photoshop cs3 back. If I understand everything correctly, the original plan to change the application file will not work for the full version, and the beta is no longer available. So, I need to know the safest method to make photoshop run forever, without having to do things to it continuously. I want to get it, and then keep it. i really don't want to mess with the date stuff, and the less software I use the better. I haven't had it installed on this computer, and I am signed up on the website. I have not used the trial yet. If I'm right, I believe using a generated serial number would be the best way, though I would like to know the risks. I've been waiting months for this, so if someone could help me, I would really appreciate it. I would love to be able to talk on instant messenger too. My e-mail is specter09@hotmail.com, and I have windows live, and am able to talk to anyone with a yahoo account. Posted: 11/13/07 12:04
	Amber says: bat file posted above dosn't work. May be I've not understood something... But I've let myself to correct this. Now it works: @echo off date /T > datum.txt date 01-01-2007 photoshop.exe date < datum.txt del datum.txt exit Posted: 11/14/07 16:43
	Tyler says: Daddyo, does that solution just work for people who had photoshop, but then it was messed up? Cause I never had it on this computer. See my long post for info. Posted: 11/17/07 11:17
	Bal4s says: open up application.xml and edit the expiry date and that should fix ur prob!! Posted: 11/18/07 21:28
	Daddyo says: This solution can work no matter if it was installed or not. You have to have a valid serial to install. Keygen will work, but it could take several serials to find a valid one. Posted: 11/20/07 10:13
	zane says: rex it says that the system cannot except the date entered and ask to enter a new date but no dates work.. plzz help Posted: 02/20/08 19:06
	utter havoc says: neither run as date nor the batch fiel above work for me - says my trial has expired - even though it has not- downloaded the actual CS3 - does this work only for the beta? and the serial # above is not working either Posted: 02/20/08 19:25
	elliie says: If you don't want a fake date on your computer, set it forward before you download then set it back to normal date when you have downloaded. This should work a treat! P.S I have not tried this, it just seems logical (hehe) Posted: 02/23/08 10:00
	utterhavoc says: somewhere I came a cross a cryptic comment that the trial expires if you set your computer date forward and then back - thsi would explain why my trial suddenly expired. . Still no luck with gettign it to work - looked at all sorts of ugly stuff - don't understand the torrent stuff. found some activation and authorization #'s but I need a valid serial # Anyway - for what it's worth - here are teh numbers I 've found Be sure and choose "telephone " activation! Perhaps soemoen can post valid serial #? 6035-6924-1258-5526-7269-3542-4895 1708 4932 6715 1776 7462 4063 3067-1475-4575-3539-5913-6294-4895 6596 0203 7740 4436 8166 4063 5935-7491-1818-7290-9429-8534-4063 (2475-5651-4536-0582-4317) Posted: 02/23/08 15:57
	Ally says: i downloaded the file Photoshop CS3 but then inside the folder i can't find the "application.sif" Posted: 02/23/08 21:04
	grdh2o says: Why do you guys insist on all these funky workrounds when a very available keygen and activation by phone thingy works 100% even on the latest ps cs3 extended service patch? What doens;t work is on a Mac, but on windows it just works with no other fiddling around. I've said this before, but I guess people like to do things the hard way. I'm not going t post a link here for obvious reasons, but it is easy to find, just make sure it's the one that I mention below and none other. This is a newer version good for the new patch. You may have to try a couple different keys if the firts generated doesn't take, just keep generating them. You may have to uninstall and clean your registry if you have mucked it up with all the workarounds. PhotoShop CS3 Extended Keygen + Activation.exe Get the one that is 170kb. Posted: 02/25/08 14:57
	grdh2o says: d the run a search for cs3 extended keygen, and choose only the one that I posted above, the exact name and size. Scan it after downloading for viruses to make sure and there you go. The .rar that it orginally came from with the same name was 93kb in size after downloading. Be carefull because there are some ones out there with viruese, but this one works. Remember when you get to the register/activation screen,choose "by phone only"!!!!! Posted: 03/06/08 14:58
	grdh2o says: the 1st part of my post above got cut off. It said: To utterhavoc: 1st get and install emule, then as above. Posted: 03/06/08 14:59
	utterhavoc says: thanks - too late for me thoguh - got a really nasty virus - cryp-tap-2 - can't figure out how to get rid of it - it took over my virus protection, deleted restore points, tries to access teh internet without my opening the browser. really bad news Posted: 03/06/08 21:25
	Brent says: Ok i have tryed all Keygengs/cracks and none of them work, i actually uninstalled photoshop so much and tried so many keys that it says Product license has expired. and then photoshop shuts down. seriously is there any working hack that makes this photoshop cs3 work? i think they fixed it so its impossible to crack it Posted: 03/07/08 13:00
	Omm says: hello, Ive read all the comment on this form but none seem to help me. I bought a mac and downloaded photoshop, flash, dreamwaver, illustrator and after effect. i need the serial cracks for them all. can n e one help me or explain it to me one step at a time. Posted: 03/10/08 17:33
	John Lee says: I have a 100% bullet proof solution. Go to PS web site. Pay for the software. You can use it for the rest of your life. How is that for a solution. Whatever work you do, you expect to get paid. What ever work Adobe does they expect to get pay as well. That how software comapny make $$ and pay their workers. And reinvest the $$ into better software. The software stealing days are over. Posted: 03/14/08 09:11
	Wobbly says: http://www.adobe.com/su...clean.html and so simple it is Posted: 03/14/08 15:43
	PyRo says: Just change the date from 2008 to 2007 and all programs will function again. Posted: 03/16/08 16:00
	Jroome says: keygen for CS3 extended, works fine, no activation needed SAVED ME http://www.sendspace.co...ile/7e3bnh Posted: 03/19/08 06:40
	sk4t0 says: WHY PEOPLE NEVER READ THE WHOLE THING??? DAMN YOUUUU!! Daddyo says: Try this, it came from another forum. It worked for me I had the same problem with my CS3 after Sep. 1 when Adobe secretly sent that patch down to disable all pirated copies of CS3 related products. However after Googling around for a while on it I found this simple method which managed to get my programs which suffered from the ?Expired License? error message back up again without needing to bother with the clock. If you still have a record of your old serial which worked before Sep. 1. Try this? 1) First off, delete C:Program FilesCommon FilesAdobeAdobe PCDcachecache.db 2) Then run any of the CS3 (Encore in your case) programs. Click Accept to continue, then enter your serial that used to work. BEFORE clicking next, you'll notice that you have a NEW cache.db file in C:Program FilesCommon FilesAdobeAdobe PCDcache 3) Right click the file, go to properties and make it READ ONLY, and then click next on CS3 after entering your key. 4) Next, after you get to the register software screen. Click "Register Later" 5) Now it should be working, technically speaking that is, but you're not done yet. The register screen should have popped up again. This time, remove the check for "Read Only" from that new cache.db file and select "Do Not Register" from the the top of the register software menu. 6) Now, as soon as you click continue, make the cache.db file read only again, and LEAVE IT THAT WAY to prevent a possible reoccurrence or Adobe trying to send the patch through again disguised as an "update". Remember that if you need to reinstall the serials of any CS3 product which was working prior to the creation since you have created a new cache.db file you must temporarily uncheck the ?read only? properties box for the cache.db. BUT THE FAVORITE!!!! pendragon says: for all you poor buggers still trying to get photoshop to run after the 'license expired' message - this is the easiest and most fullproof way! So changing the system date works but is a pain in the arse for obvious reasons however there is a little known freeware program called 'runasdate' that will solve your issues. This program will run any program according to a system date you specify and better still you can create desktop shortcuts to this effect. Here's the link: http://www.nirsoft.net/..._date.html Cheers Pendragon DONT THANK ME THANK THEM!!!! AND TO THAT GUY John Lee NOT EVERY BODY CAN AFFORT TO PAY THAT MUCH YOU COCK SUCKER MOTHA FUCKA Posted: 03/19/08 09:02
	jenji03 says: so i've tried this renaming .sif file 8 times with every suggested name in the book, but still when i go to open photoshop it tells me i can't open it at this time and to fix the error i need to uninstall and reinstall or contact support. Could anyone tell me whats the deal with my photoshop? Posted: 03/20/08 16:21
	Codien Flame says: I had an idea and havnt tried yet but you can. How about you copy the application.sif file into a folder u know of. then delete it from that folder. Keep that file in your recycle bin. DONT REMOVE IT. When your application.sif file runs out in the Ps folder. Just replace it by copying the file from the recycle bin. back to your known folder. MAKE sure you delete it from your folder for other times. Tell me if it works PErhaps it wont countdown when its in the recycle bin. Posted: 03/21/08 01:45
	what the hell says: I've downloaded every keygen and generated and generated but all the time it says "not valid" and this is getting REALLY OLD. I'm on a mac, the whole keygen-by phone worked for CS2 but it's not working for CS3 and it's pissing me off. Anyone figured out how to do this on a mac? I'm on 10.4.11. PS- Hey John Lee, not everyone has a couple thou lying around for a program that's worth about a fraction of the price in labour and manufacturing, so SUCK ME. Posted: 03/23/08 08:39
	Codien Flame says: OMG you guys, I DID IT! My idea didn't work but i found out how to use a gennerator i found. Its called: ZWT. OMG, so happy! Ill tell you wat to do. Gonna have to try and remember. XD SO HAPPY! 1. Go into PS CS3 and then it will tell you u have this many days left. Press something that says other activatons..i think. The press phone activation. Oh by the way you need a working serial number which you can also get from the ZWT generator. Wat where getting is a authorization code. SOunds sneaky dont it. XD 2. Go to this website: 3. Download it. I was caustious about getting it so i scaned it, You can scan it but it has no virus. Run the file. It will say 'generate serial number' and under it it will have a blank box, and a acvtivate button. (If you dont have a serial number yet click 'generate serial number'.) 4.Go back to your Photoshop and it should say: Serial number: blah-blah Activation: blah-blah and i think something else, who cares about that. Just copy the activation number and paste it into the blank box of the ZWT generator. Then click activate in the ZWT to get the numbers. YAY COol huh? 5. Paste it into the authorization boxs and click activaTE. Oh yeah. HAppy YET? This should work! CAUSE IT DID FOR MEUW. HAV FUN with ur new PS CS3. -COdien Flame Posted: 03/23/08 23:11
	Codien Flame says: Hey guys i got my PSCS3 to work, using a ZWT generator. I can send u the application file of my working one but i dont know wat site to use. Tell me for your help. -COdien Posted: 03/23/08 23:20
	crom says: I've been using CS3 cracked for a while now. The only problem is that PS CS# v10.0 has a bug in it when it comes to using the brushes. There is an update v10.1 available, but my crack doesn't work on that. We're really needing a crack for this update. Posted: 03/26/08 15:24
	mariah says: Hey, I'm not sure if this will work, but does anyone know or think maybe if this will work: 1 use it for 30 days and then delete it from your comp when time is up 2 register again with different email and download 3 keep doing it until you save up enough money to buy it forever please tell me if this helps, because it sounds liek everyhting you guys are doing is so hard and stressfull I hope my suggestion helps. Posted: 03/28/08 06:24
	certificate says: delete sif file then change computer date to 2005 run cs3 should work fine close it change date back to normal then restart cs3 should work ok , well it did for me Posted: 04/01/08 10:09
	photo_wizard says: I have tried doing as was originally suggested but not only could I not find the file application.sif in my photoshop folder when I typed in the command as listed above I get a DOS like window come up so what do I do now? Posted: 04/04/08 10:36
	Airis says: Try this one 1) First off, delete C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe PCD\cache\cache.db -nota: C:\archivos de programas\archivos comunes\adobe\adobe pcd\cache\cache.db 2) Then run any of the CS3 (Encore in your case) programs. Click Accept to continue, then enter your serial that used to work. BEFORE clicking next, you'll notice that you have a NEW cache.db file in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Adobe PCD\cache 3) Right click the file, go to properties and make it READ ONLY, and then click next on CS3 after entering your key. 4) Next, after you get to the register software screen. Click "Register Later" 5) Now it should be working, technically speaking that is, but you're not done yet. The register screen should have popped up again. This time, remove the check for "Read Only" from that new cache.db file and select "Do Not Register" from the the top of the register software menu. 6) Now, as soon as you click continue, make the cache.db file read only again, and LEAVE IT THAT WAY to prevent a possible reoccurrence or Adobe trying to send the patch through again disguised as an "update". Remember that if you need to reinstall the serials of any CS3 product which was working prior to the creation since you have created a new cache.db file you must temporarily uncheck the ?read only? properties box for the cache.db. Then after inserting the serials and reactivating them close the program and then recheck the box. Hope this works as it certainly did for me. Posted: 04/05/08 06:03
	adam says: I tried setting the date back for cs3 extended and it works fine. I'll try the runasdate program as well. Thanks all Posted: 04/05/08 10:24
	RomanWarrior says: Airis, it worked for me also. I have a question now, namely, should I activate it? If yes, how do I do that? Thanks for your help. Posted: 04/08/08 23:48
	baffled says: so i used the trial period a long time ago...so long i don't remember the date, so i can't use runasdate. i tried deleting the cache and changing the application.sif file i get an error message saying i can't use the program and to reinstall. I'm not sure if keygens work only before trial expires or also after..please help Posted: 04/10/08 06:28
	RomanWarrior says: Keygens work also after the trial expires Posted: 04/10/08 11:25
	Debbie says: I have tried everything here, nothing has worked. I have to have this program to finish my web design class, I am already 5 weeks behind because after using the trial period for 4 days it said expired enter serial number. I dont have one. So now I am uninstalling, any suggestions what I can do from this point, I cant afford to pay someone to do whatever, if I could I would go buy the program. Thank you Posted: 04/12/08 11:10
	link44ava182 says: Does this work on photoshop extended as well? Posted: 04/14/08 21:22
	xgman says: The latest PS ext update ver is so easy to crack on windows and there still is now reliable way to do the same on a mac. I guess it's bootcamp for the forseable future. Posted: 04/29/08 14:21
	Rakel says: tks a lot all of you, I've tried quite a few of the options on the forum, but i haven't got my one yet. Niels i think your is the 'goer' , but I'm having little trouble with the bat prog. My user is an admin (Vista) but when i run the prog it opens the DOS prompt (fine) and after says that i don't have the privilege, and the Photoshop still on the tryal. I've got a serial number that allowed me another 30 days, but i'm looking for a permanent solution if anyone can give me a hand on that will be great. I've gone to control panels, and changed all the options of my user to allow me full control, but still the .bat doesn't work. So i was think if i may put instead of my user name the computer name. You think it could do or will i F*** up my pc? tks a lot for any answer, Cheers, Rks Posted: 05/31/08 05:17
	mark says: Try this: 1.rename the application.sif to application.xx 2.adjust your computer clock way back: (example: jan 1 2005) 3.load ps This worked for me.. try it Posted: 06/10/08 02:59
	John says: Why cant we just change the date on the computer to like the year 2099 before we install, then bring the date back to the correct date. I;m 80% sure that would work? Who's with me? =) Posted: 08/16/08 17:50
	donny says: listen guys .. after reading all of the posts i put it all together and got mine registered free.. i have the key gen that is needed to do it.. you need a serial number that will give you a green check mark when you enter it .. i can helpyou with the rest.. we ALL earned it .. email me for help... Posted: 09/05/08 00:52
	donnystevenson@verizon.net says: yea just checking back .. it really works.... Posted: 09/05/08 00:56
	TwitchOf05 says: Here's a little something better for everybody... This will change your system date to allow the trial to run then once photoshop closes it will automatically reset your system date back to what it was (the current date). Once you install the trial version of Photoshop CS3, create a batch file on your desktop by first opening notepad.exe and saving it to your desktop as Photoshop CS3.bat Then paste the following into the text document and re-save. @echo off :: Checks if file "application.sif" exists if exist "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\AMT\application.sif" goto NEXT goto CRACK :NEXT :: If application "application.sif" exists, rename to "application.sif1" ren "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\AMT\application.sif" "application.sif1" :CRACK :: Save current date as d @For /F "tokens=2,3,4 delims=/ " %%A in ('Date /t') do @( Set Month=%%A Set Day=%%B Set Year=%%C ) @echo Month @echo Day @echo Year set d=%month%-%day%-%year% :: Set date to May 31st, 2007 date 05-31-2007 :: Display current date and current system date cls echo DO NOT CLOSE THIS WINDOW! echo This window will close automatically when Photoshop CS3 is closed. echo echo The current date is %d% echo The system date is %date% :: Run Photoshop CS3 "C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe" :: Set date back to previous date d date %d% Posted: 09/09/08 12:21
	TwitchOf05 says: Here's a modified version of what I made before... Now it closes after a countdown from 15 and changes your date back to the current date so while you're working in photoshop your system date isn't foobared. Again just copy and paste it into notepad and save it on your desktop as whateveryouwant.bat If you have a site where I can upload my files I'll send you a better version. Courtesy of the Twitcher @echo off title CS3 Crack :: Checks if file "application.sif" exists if exist "%homedrive%\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\AMT\application.sif" goto NEXT goto CRACK :NEXT :: If application "application.sif" exists, rename to "application.sif1" ren "%homedrive%\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\AMT\application.sif" "application.sif1" :CRACK :: Save current date as d @For /F "tokens=2,3,4 delims=/ " %%A in ('Date /t') do @( Set Month=%%A Set Day=%%B Set Year=%%C ) @echo Month @echo Day @echo Year set d=%month%-%day%-%year% :: Set date to May 31st, 2007 date 05-31-2007 :: Display current date and current system date cls echo DO NOT CLOSE THIS WINDOW! echo This window will close automatically. echo. echo The current date is %d% echo The system date is %date% :: Run Photoshop CS3 start "" "%homedrive%\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\Photoshop.exe" PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 15... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 14... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 13... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 12... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 11... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 10... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 9... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 8... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 7... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 6... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 5... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 4... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 3... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 2... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 1... PING 1.1.1.1 -n 1 -w 990 >NUL title CS3 Crack 0... :: Set date back to previous date d date %d% ren "%homedrive%\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS3\AMT\application.sif1" "application.sif" Posted: 09/18/08 07:26
	thing says: The thing of niels works PERFECT! Love it, thanks mate Posted: 10/14/08 05:52
	virah says: Actually, I tried everything I just read here. None of it worked except for that date thing. I tried a few months, nothing. I tried a year, nothing. Four years ... and WOW it worked!!! Never would of imagened! I was using a serial gen to get the code at least and that didn't work because it said something about an e-license then something about contacting my IT whatever. I guess someone has already used that serial thing I used I guess or it was just really really old. SET YOUR DATE BACK A FEW YEARS! IT WORKS!!! I'm sooo happy I'm gonna do this every time I use something with crack serials and what-not. Posted: 12/09/08 01:42
	.KeSh! says: With me it didn't work :s Posted: 01/03/09 08:30
	Dianne says: So many of these solutions are so complicated iv tryed deleting the cache file but i only have the 30 day trial before so iv never had a serial number. This is so hard, especially when im not great with computers, could anyone help me out with a simpler solution soon. Please Dianne Posted: 03/05/09 07:39
	agung says: Thanks pendragon,you're the best...i just do what you told me know my P-CS3 working just fine...awesome... Posted: 04/06/09 04:22
	Junaid says: Follow the below steps to make your photoshop CS3 work for long. 1)Google and download runasdate.exe 2)double click runasdate.exe and provide path of the photoshop's exe in the application to run text box 3)provide the name and create a desktop icon for the same. Here you go , anytime you open photoshop double click the desktop icon Posted: 04/12/09 10:25
	RudeBoy says: i try everythin an nothin works pls help me crack photoshop cs3 pls Posted: 04/14/09 10:13
	Adzy J says: Hi guys, sat here with a few people i know, and we had a look at the crack folder. When you download the cs3 with crack and copy it into the cs3 folder, you NEED TO MAKE SURE YOU COPY AND REPLACE!!!!! THIS WORKED FOR ME Posted: 06/24/09 10:30