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vkmast wrote on 9/22/2025, 10:39 AM

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/activation-of-sony-creative-software-era-applications--149297/ ?

Worked for me (after some snag).

weston-j wrote on 9/24/2025, 12:55 AM

That’s frustrating. Try copying the Computer ID directly, running the installer as admin, or using compatibility mode. If it still fails, best bet is to reach out to support with your license info.

Dexcon wrote on 9/24/2025, 5:58 AM

The computer ID is generated by the activation process, not the computer ID located in your PC'S Windows computer data display. That's what I found anyway to successfully register a Sony era software.

Which computer ID are you using in the registration process?

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JGF-Wallerbosch wrote on 9/24/2025, 9:55 AM

I have finally found the right Machine ID and have succesfully got an Authentication code!

Still when I copy/paste this code into the form of the sony appliance it is not correct. How come??

I believe vkmast had similar problems? Something wit highlighting the last syllables?

vkmast wrote on 9/24/2025, 11:45 AM

True. I did have some problem as I linked above. But I just tested the procedure with reinstalling and activating another Sony-era Vegas successfully. But you have to follow the instructions very carefully. If you aren't lucky first, start again (and again... I needed to do that as well.).