Possibly dumb registration questions

Leonard wrote on 10/13/2001, 10:44 PM

I see that Vegas, like VF, requires you to register the product within 7 days or it expires. If I should need to move the software to a new computer, will I be able to re-register it? Also, if I uninstall VF, will I be able to re-register it if I should decide to use it again someday?

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tserface wrote on 10/13/2001, 11:58 PM

I've moved my software between computers a couple of times (I always seem to be upgrading) and SF has never given my any grief whatsoever. I simply reregister and it works. I asked someone in support there once and they said that there wouldn't be a problem unless it started happening a lot. In other words, if you install it once, then a few months later install it again, etc. there won't be a problem. If it gets installed 30 times in one day, they may ask what's up.

:)

Tom

MyST wrote on 10/14/2001, 8:53 AM

You can also install it on different computers and it's OK.
I have Acid installed on my home computer and work computer (I only use it at breaktime,I swear!).
I checked with support on this and they said it's no problem. As a matter of fact, they e-mailed me my registration number to my work computer.
Also, I purchased a download copy of Acid Pro 3.0, so I copied the set-up file to a CD, and wrote down the registration number for it. I keep these together for future use.

Later.

Leonard wrote on 10/14/2001, 10:50 AM

Thanks. Looks like simply record the reg number for future use is the way to go.

Caruso wrote on 10/14/2001, 11:47 PM

Many installations ago, I chose a registration option which resulted in SF emailing me a file that, when executed, modifies my registry so that I no longer have to re-register when I have to re-install the program.

I have no need of this software on any but the one machine it's installed on, so can't say if this file would work on another machine.

I'm surprised more folks don't talk about this option. It certainly eliminated the re-register aggravation for me.

Caruso

Cheesehole wrote on 10/16/2001, 8:06 PM

yes good point. that will work as long as you don't change your PC name or user info or something. it keys off of something like that...

- ben

pr0be wrote on 10/20/2001, 10:30 PM

the reg file from SF is useless after reformatting because your computer ID changes. All it does anyway is enter the activation code into the registry which is based off said ID. Found that out the hard way at 2 a.m. Sunday morning.