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Moving activated products to a new computer

Issue


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How do I move my program from one computer to another and re-activate the license?

Reason


The following content applies to NA, APAC and EMEA Geos

If you fail to transfer your software license on your former computer, and already have a second installation, the new installationwill register as a third installation, when only two are allowed by the EULA.

Solution


The following content applies to NA, APAC and EMEA Geos

MX 2004 products, Contribute 2, Contribute 3, Captivate, Flash Paper 2
  • If the software is still installed on the original computer, open the program there, go to the Help>Transfer your Software License feature in the software, and follow the directions to transfer the license. When this is completed, the program should activate and install on the new computer.
  • If the software is not still installed on the original computer, but you still have the computer available, install the software again (it should automatically reinstall without activation). When you have done this, open the program, go to the Help>Transfer your Software License feature, and follow the directions to transfer the license. When this is completed, the program should activate and install on the new computer.
  • If you no longer have the original computer, or the original computer is not connected to a network, select the phone option for activation, call the number provided, and explain the situation. In most cases the Activation group can provide a solution.
Studio 8 products
  • Uninstall the program from the original computer.
  • Install on the new computer

Additional Information


The following content applies to NA, APAC and EMEA Geos

For more details about product activation, see our Product Activation Service center.

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Document Details

ID:66ac80b7

Products Affected:

captivate
contribute
director
dreamweaver
fireworks
flash
freehand
productionstudio