Going from Beta version to regular CS3 question

firelook2

I purchased a used MBP recently and it came with the usual apple software but also with a beta version of CS3. I know I need to purchase my own software so wondered if I need to delete the beta version before installing the "regular" version of CS3 or does it just update to the new version when I install it?


thanks

pathfinder

I would delete all references to the beta edition, myself, before installing your paid edition.

I had the free beta trial on my machine ( and came to regret it ) because I had issues with installing the paid version; ultimately I had to remove the first and re-install the second.

Personally, if I had purchased a used MBP, I would wipe the hard disc clean, and do a new re-install of OS X with the install disc that came with the MBP, just for my own peace of mind. I tend to be a little paranoid, I guess.:D

Richard

pathfinder wrote:

I would delete all references to the beta edition, myself, before installing your paid edition.

I had the free beta trial on my machine ( and came to regret it ) because I had issues with installing the paid version; ultimately I had to remove the first and re-install the second.

Personally, if I had purchased a used MBP, I would wipe the hard disc clean, and do a new re-install of OS X with the install disc that came with the MBP, just for my own peace of mind. I tend to be a little paranoid, I guess.:D

I would second PF's suggestion about wiping the disk and starting out fresh. Not so much because of paranoia about malware (which is highly uncommon on a Mac) but because past errors can leave little bits of disk corruption behind which can cause problems later. Also, some uninstallers don't work very well, and that also can lead to difficulties.

Regards,

ziggy53

I am a previous beta tester for some major software and the beta uninstall is often just as uncertain as the beta itself. I would always use Windows "Add or Remove Programs" from the Control Panel because Windows builds its own list for the uninstall and you really need to make sure "all" references to the beta are removed.

If you know how, it's also a good idea to clean up the registry before installing the new software, to eliminate another potential source of problems.

firelook2

Thanks to all for your suggestions - appreciate your comments!

By the way, I purchased the MBP from a good friend who bought it new last fall from Apple. He decided he needed the 17" screen for presentations, so offered to sell me the 15" for a great deal. So, paranoia about id theft isn't a concern.


I was pretty sure the best thing was to completely delete the beta version, but wanted to check as I'm not a computer guru, just a "50-something" trying to learn more about the ins and outs of the computer world.

Thanks again, folks.

pathfinder

Richard wrote:

Not so much because of paranoia about malware (which is highly uncommon on a Mac) but because past errors can leave little bits of disk corruption behind which can cause problems later. Also, some uninstallers don't work very well, and that also can lead to difficulties.

Regards,