Activation error

UlfLaursen wrote on 7/13/2007, 9:25 PM

Hi,

I have a problem. I try to install Vegas 7.0 to my new Dell notebook, but I get the known error "Too many activations"

I have tried and installed Vegas 7 og several of my computers, but I uninstalled it on my old laptop. I guess it does not go on-line and "delete" one activation though.

Anybody know how to take out one activation.

Have e-mailed support, but I guess they will not answer until monday the earliest.

Thanks in advance.

/Ulf

Comments

blink3times wrote on 7/13/2007, 9:40 PM

I HATE WHEN THAT HAPPENS!!!!

I really think they should abolish this "too many activations" stuff. I uninstall/reinstall an awful lot and I am forever getting into trouble with that garbage. Especially since Vista has come along.... I've been doing a lot of experimenting with vista 32/64, xp... dual boot...etc and I have had to phone Microsoft, Adobe, Nero.... numerous times now in an effort to convince them that I am a simple, mild mannered husband and father... and not a black-hearted, insensitive software pilferer!

bakerja wrote on 7/16/2007, 8:57 AM

The last time I got the message, it took a phone call to get more activations.

JAB

UlfLaursen wrote on 7/16/2007, 11:07 AM

Thanks Jab, i'll call them tomorrow night (danish time) ;-)

/Ulf

Matt_Iserman wrote on 5/27/2010, 12:27 PM

Just got this for the first time.

THIS IS WHY PEOPLE PIRATE SOFTWARE!

The system in place is so stupid that it didn't even recognize that this was a fresh install on the exact same computer. Should it not realize this via the "Computer Number"?

I am loathe to calling for ridiculousness so I instead used the online/email support option. The form asked for my serial number yet the form itself has no encryption. Really secure and smart, Sony.

This gives me the same reaction as the dopey FBI warnings at the start of DVDs. This is one of the first things removed pirates. In other words, people who pirate movies never have to have their time wasted by stupid warnings much less mandatory trailers. Want to reduce piracy? Start by eliminating unnecessarily aggravating your paying customers!