Vegas regsistration on 2nd computer

Lili wrote on 10/25/2006, 9:20 AM
I realize this topic has been discussed before, but could someone please clarify/confirm a couple of items before I open a can of worms. I have V5 on my main editing computer and have now also installed it on my second computer so that I can use it to experiment with different effects, titling, etc. Of course every time I turn the computer on it asks me to register.

From what I have read in other posts on this subject, I'm concerned my main editing computer software will start giving me problems and I won't have access to V5 without going through some registration process again. Could this be possible?

How long can I keep clicking on "register later" on the 2nd computer before it "cuts out?" and denies access (or whatever happens - I'm quite naive in this regard), or can I do that indefinitely?

Thanks for any insight - if it is going to cause any hassels at all with my main computer, I'd rather uninstall it on my 2nd.

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DavidMcKnight wrote on 10/25/2006, 9:26 AM
Here has been my experience, FWIW; legally you can only use your licensed copy of Vegas on one machine at a time. In other words you can install it on your laptop and your PC, and register each one, as long as you don't use both copies at the same time. In the time I've owned Vegas 6 I've built and rebuilt 3 PCs and installed and registered Vegas each time, as well as installing and registering it from my laptop. I don't remember ever having an issue with the registration process.

To get the official word, go to My Account / My Support and click on Ask a Question. But as long as you haven't tried to register your copy a whole bunch of times you're probably OK.
Lili wrote on 10/25/2006, 4:31 PM
Thanks a lot David- I sent them my question.
rs170a wrote on 10/25/2006, 4:58 PM
Lili, feel free to register it again.
The official answer from Sony is:

Q: Can I run my Sony Media Software application on more than one PC?

A: 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.

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.

I have it installed on a computer at work as well as my home machine. If I had a laptop, I could install it on that as well.
You've got to give the Sony folks thanks for continuing this Sonic Foundry tradition :-)

Mike
fldave wrote on 10/25/2006, 7:35 PM
Yes, hats off to Sony for the multi-PC install as long as you are only using one at a time. Borland was one of the first software companies to allow a similar license for their developer products.