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How to delete Adobe programs off of one computer but still keep them for later use?

So, I don't know if this is even possible, but I got a refurbished macbook pro on Ebay a few months ago and it is in wonderful condition, except runs slow at times and occasionally freezes. I have come to the conclusion that it does this because the seller was really nice and loaded it with literally every Adobe software, Final Cut Pro, and a few other expensive programs. It would be great if I knew how to use them, but I don't want to delete them off of my computer forever. I am not very smart when it comes to technology, but I was wondering if there was a way to save the programs on a CD or flashdrive or something as long as I can get them off of my computer but still have it them I need to use them again.

Update:

I had no idea that the programs were illegal. Call me ignorant if you want, but I thought when I paid for the computer on eBay I was also paying for the price of new software. Anyway, I have deleted all of the programs.

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  • 7 years ago
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    Emzaa ––

    I have very distressing news for you. It is illegal to take software from someone else that you were supposed to pay for. You have to pay for it, or it is illegal.

    You may think this "seller was really nice", but Adobe thinks he is a criminal. He is not permitted legally to distribute their software, not even to one other person, such as you. As far as Adobe is concerned, he used their software illegally to sweeten the deal to sell a computer. He might do that again, or even ten more times.

    I know it feels wonderful to have expensive things without telling Adobe, but they are real hard-nose about this sort of law, so please don't ask us to get involved in it. As a matter of fact, Yahoo Answers forbids discussion of criminal acts. SORRY!

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  • Anonymous
    7 years ago

    You've been knowingly using PIRATED Adobe software, then ask a question like this.

    You have some nerve girl.

    Y!A is an 'open' public forum.

    Anyone, repeat ANYONE anywhere worldwide can read this question

    You better PRAY Adobe's Anti-Piracy Unit don't see this post. Duh.

  • 7 years ago

    Not really. You could reinstall it if you had disks for it, but you can't really just make installation files from an already installed program.

  • 7 years ago

    If it has a license key with it, thats all you need. If it doesn't... delete them anyways. They are probably illegal....

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