How to install Vegas on several computers?

Videojohn wrote on 1/31/2009, 2:12 AM
Hello everybody,
Some years ago I had bought Vegas 6 and recently I bought the upgrade for Vegas Pro 8. I installed it on one computer.

I have now another computer where I would also like to use Vegas Pro 8.

My question is:
Should I buy the upgrade to Vegas Pro 8 again (as I still have the Serial Number of Vegas 6), costing +- 235 USD, and install it on my new computer where no previous installation of Vegas was done before?

Or do I need to buy the full version (no the upgrade) of Vegas Pro 8, costing +- 550 USD, to install on my new computer?

The point is that I also want to register Vegas Pro on the new computer (so to have Vegas registered on one computer, and Vegas registered oj another computer).

Thank you for your help,

Videojohn

Comments

farss wrote on 1/31/2009, 3:48 AM
Do you actually want to use it on two PCs at once?
Only mention this because the one licence / serial number permits you to install on more than one PC. That's pretty generous and unusual so maybe you've missed that.

Also I don't think the licences are registered to a PC as such,unlike a lot of other software where you've got unregister a licence from one machine to move it to another.

Bob.
Videojohn wrote on 1/31/2009, 4:08 AM
Thanks Bob,
What I want to do is to install Vegas Pro 8 on 2 different and separate computers.
Do you think I can install my first copy of Vegas Pro 8 and use the same serial numb to register on line? (I think it will not work it would be too good!).

Or can I buy only the upgrade version of Vegas Pro 8 (from the SN that I have from my previous copy of Vegas 6 and that I already used to upgrade to Vegas Pro 8 on one computer)?
Thanks,
Videojohn
farss wrote on 1/31/2009, 4:28 AM
"Do you think I can install my first copy of Vegas Pro 8 and use the same serial numb to register on line? (I think it will not work it would be too good!)."

Hard to believe I know but it is THAT good.

I have the same serial number of Vegas installed on three PCs. I only use one at any given time. A LOT of software used to be like this, even M$ used to be that generous. It is one of the strongest selling points of Vegas in my opinion. Many, many people are abandoning excellent, very expensive software because of the onerous restrictions of using it. If SCS got nothing else right, they damn well got this much right.

Bob.


Tinle wrote on 1/31/2009, 5:23 AM
Sony Knowlege Base ID 455

Running program on more than one workstation

Question
Can I run my Sony Creative Software application on more than one PC?

Answer
Our licensing agreement permits you to install the software on as many machines as you own, as long as you are not running the programs at the same time. For instance, you can install the software on your home machine and on your laptop. You are not allowed to install the software on multiple machines if you are going to be using them simultaneously, such as in a home studio setting. If you are going to run the software concurrently on more than one machine, you would need to purchase a separate license for each computer.

Click this link and you will be taken to the Updates page. This is where all the installation files reside.

Note that when you install the software on a different computer you will need to complete the registration process again. Register the software as you did the first time to unlock the program on each machine. You can register online directly within the software, via the phone, or on our website through our online form

Videojohn wrote on 1/31/2009, 6:21 AM
Ok, thank you. I have Vegas on my desktop and I want to install it on my laptop, so it's fine.
Videojohn
Plasterdog wrote on 2/2/2009, 8:30 AM
Plus you can use the second 'puter as a network renderer.
I've not tried that yet because I have other isues.
Tinle wrote on 2/2/2009, 11:22 AM
I agree with Bob, "If SCS got nothing else right, they damn well got this much right."

Something else related that they got right are the rights the owner retains( & can transfer) when upgrading from one version to the next full upgrade. For example, If one upgrades from Version 7 to Version 8, a legitimate owner could remove & sell the Version 7 (with no further upgrade rights available to the Version 7 purchaser). The software could be registered with Sony to the new owner, who could also load it on multiple machines if needed, following the Sony policy above.