Unable to update Adobe CS3 software.

I should have mentioned this in the beginning, but I am updating the trial versions. I don't use illegitimate licenses. I never used marvin's utility after installing the suite. Am I suppose to? Seems like everything is working besides the updated downloads. Please let me know, thanks.

[cite] DoiX:try using marvin's utility, its just a guess i dont know if it will work. Another guess : you may need to have cs3 with a license (not one from the torrent places:))) but a full original copy

when you say get them running, you meaning opening the applications? I haven't really tried to use Dreamweaver and all of the CS3 software 'yet' I only installed them. the link you provided, does it support AMD? Or do I have to install and patch with Marvins?

[cite] jbeckers:you'll need the latest applesmbios by mac.nub to get them running and/or activated, so I guess you might need it to use the updater correctly too... my.macd otnub.info/content/view/19/26/

I'm using 10.5.2, didn't Zephyroth incorporate the latest applesmbios?

How do I install this? Is there a separate installer for this, or is it more like copying and pasting files? I wish I knew about this before. This should be on the WikIDot =) Thanks

This file provides the required information to the Mac to allow use of Vanilla kernels, for OS features to function correctly etc.

This AppleSMBIOS has been modified to (hopefully) allow everything to now work correctly. Adobe CS3, Final Cut Pro, DVD Player, Bluetooth, Memory Info etc. should now all function correctly when using these. There are various "flavours" most systems should just use the default version as it will provide the correct information on most systems. The default version picks up the Model Name to the information provided by your motherboard DMI.

How do I install? Are there any step-by-step instructions? Appreciate it =)

[cite] jbeckers:I'm using the kext provided at the link on zephyroth 10.5.2, so yeah, it works on amd. and what I mean with "to get them running" is exactely what is written: without this kext the apps will just crash. for your second question: the kext wasn't out yet. it's a custom one.

Since, I downloaded and attempted to install the CS3 updates so many times, will there be any conflict when opening the applications for the first time? Do I have to reinstall everything again? Or I shouldn't face any problems?

Not on my mac machine right now, but on a pc and am looking at two things, a folder with a multiple files, and a .kext file. Do you happen to know which one I copy into the .kext installer? Or do I simply drag the file in to kext_helper and initiate the install sequence?

thank you, I will looking at the post you put on Zephyroth's next PPF patch, hopefully it will be included upon a broader consensus =))

@jbeckers, I simply can't belive it. After injecting the kext file and restarting, EVERYTHING WORKS FLawlessly now! =) I was able able to update my Adobe software without a beat. Thank you very much jbeckers. Very appreciated. =))

I wish I knew this before, because now even the apps designed for intel open faster than ever. =)

Zephyroth, do include this in your coming PPF release. Thanks. =)

@agrafuese, I was able to update Illustrator without any problems as well. Ironically, everything went smoothly for me, and am very happy that the SMBIOS (Latest) has resolved all of my problems. You should be able to install the update. If not, delete the files that were previously downloaded and have Adobe Bridge (preferred) to search for updates. The updates should then redownload the update(s) for Illustrator and install like a charm. Let me know if this works. If not, try the dedicated updated package as well (available from adobe.com). Really excited for Zephyroth's upcoming patch. =)

@Putta, whats been acting up with the discussion forum? frustrating we all know it, ain't it? =)

Puttabong, a couple of days when I checked this discussion, I remembered you left a comment but didn't check. Is it possible if you can recall what you wrote. I am curious to know. =) Thanks.

try using marvin's utility, its just a guess i dont know if it will work. Another guess : you may need to have cs3 with a license (not one from the torrent places:))) but a full original copy

you'll need the latest applesmbios by mac.nub to get them running and/or activated, so I guess you might need it to use the updater correctly too... my.macd otnub.info/content/view/19/26/

I'm using the kext provided at the link on zephyroth 10.5.2, so yeah, it works on amd. and what I mean with "to get them running" is exactely what is written: without this kext the apps will just crash.

for your second question: the kext wasn't out yet. it's a custom one.

I used kexthelper b7, but you can do it manually too.
che etha.net/Kext_Helper/Software.html

WinLinMac, are you using Illustrator? If so, are you able to update it? I have the proper SMBIOS installed and I can get all of the CS3 apps to work and update, but for some reason Illustrator always gave me an error when trying to update no matter what I did. I am running 10.5.2, but my own manual update from 10.5.1 - not Zeph's 10.5.2 DVD. I'll be trying out his DVD tonight for testing purposes, but I am just wondering if it will somehow fix this strange issue with Illustrator. I even ran Marvin's utility and still nothing. Not a big deal because I had a backup copy of Illustrator updated entirely, but it's still very odd.

Here's a quick note in regards to my problem with Illustrator updates:

I just installed Zeph's 10.5.2 DVD and now updating Illustrator magically works! I don't know why. I've thought of a couple additional reasons, but cannot confirm them to be the solution: 1.) I removed another hard drive that had OS X Tiger and CS3 on it. Previously, this drive was connected to my system, and perhaps Illustrator update was seeing both installations and got confused? 2.) I ran Marvin's utility on the fresh CS3 installation BEFORE updating. I cannot remember if I had done this previously, but I made note of it this time, so perhaps that is the solution (instead of updating and THEN patching with Marvin's utility, which I may have done before)? If neither of these was the true solution, then there is something different about the 10.5.2 DVD from my previous manually-patched version. Either way, I am just happy that I can update Illustrator now