Service Note

Adobe Flash trial options

The following content applies to NA, APAC and EMEA Geos

When you download a trial for Adobe Flash and first launch the trial, you will be asked to select which version you want to try: Adobe FlashBasic or Adobe Flash Professional.

If you decide at any point during your 30 day trial that you want to try the version other than the one you selected, you do not need to download a new trial.

Switching between versions:

You can switch to another version from within Adobe Flash. After launching Adobe Flash, from the Help menu inside Adobe Flash, choose Try Adobe Flash Professional 8 or Try Adobe Flash Basic 8. You will receive a dialogue box asking to confirm your switch, or cancel.

Clicking OK will cause the program to shut down, then restart, giving you again the options to activate or continue the trial.

You may change from one program to another as often as you like during the 30-day trial period.

What if I buy Adobe FlashBasic and want to try Adobe Flash Professional?

If you have purchased Adobe Flash Basic, do not download a new trial. You can try Flash Professional using options within your current copy. Launch your copy of Flash Basic, and go to the Help menu in the header. Select the option to Upgrade to Adobe Flash Professional. Select the trial option from the menu you are presented, and you will receive instructions on how to obtain a 30-day license to try Adobe Flash Professional.

When the 30-day period has ended, your program will automatically revert to Adobe Flash Basic, unless you purchase an upgrade license.

Activating the trial to a full version

When you purchase either Adobe FlashBasic or Adobe Flash Professional, you can activate from a trial to full version by selecting the Activate option on startup. You can activate Adobe FlashBasic if you are running a trial of Adobe Flash Professional; You can also activate Adobe Flash Professional if you are running a trial of Adobe Flash Basic. The correct version will activate according to the serial number you enter.