I have just had an auto update to my pc, & now I've only got a black screen. Cursor but nothing else.
It goes through the startup sequence with password etc but black screen & no icons.
I managed to manoeuvre to safe mode, but nothing goes in or out. No internet, no sound, can't down load or upload pics. Who knows what other problems I'm in for?

Does anyone out there know of a solution? Microsoft need shafting for their incompetence. Every update some thing goes wrong!!
Any one else have these frustrations??

The seller did not "own" the software. And neither do you. He may or may not have had a license, but that is not transferable, unless Adobe is involved.

Selling you a computer with CS5 on it without Adobe's "blessings" is pure software piracy - he had no right to do that - it was never his in the first place.

So let me understand - you have been using pirated software for 8 yrs, you were warned once that the software was not legit by the actual intellectual property rights owner - Adobe - you managed to enlist the help of a conspirator to circumvent the authorization issue, and you've arrived at this forum attempting to enlist more conspirators to help you circumvent the license and authorization rules again. I hope no one helps you, because what you need to do is buy a legit license. It's only $10/month.Then you can enlist the help of Adobe's customer service and tech people to help you resolve issues - the legit way. More than likely your 8 yr old computer may need to be upgraded or replaced if it doesn't meet current minimum requirements.