Photoshop without online Activation – CS5.5

hi
i have a trial expired version of Photoshop – CS5.55, (PC) i found a serial number that works on this site, but it keeps trying to activate it online.
how do i stop it and get to use it?
thanks
Answer #1
Add the following line to your hosts file located in C:/Windows/System32/Drivers/Etc/Hosts
127.0.0.1 activate.adobe.com
Answer #2
Hello,
You will need to add some lines in the host file to prevent it from accessing to the internet.
I have pm’ed you the instructions
Answer #3
thank you both for your help here!