Adobe deactivated the legacy activation servers for CS6.
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If the patcher above fails, use the manual method (works 100% of the time): Adobe deactivated the legacy activation servers for CS6
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Keep your internet off and launch your CS6 application (e.g., Photoshop). If prompted with an activation screen, select followed by "Offline Activation." Because the hosts file blocks the outgoing ping, the software will permanently accept the local installation state tied to your hardware ID. You can now reconnect to the internet.