Hello all...
I recently upgraded my Macbook. I transferred everything over using Migration Assistant and a Time Machine Drive.
Now, after every system restart, I am asked to put in serial numbers for Aperture. I originally purchased Aperture 2, and upgraded later to Aperture 3. Its kind of a pain to have to do so. Is there any workaround?
Thanks
MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2), 2.6 GHz Intel Core i&, 8 GB 1600 MH
How are you entering the serial numbers? Are you signed in as administrator or are doing this from a regurlar user account? Try to enter the serial number as an administrator.
One problem with the serial number may be, that you migrated an old "ProAppSystemID" file, that may be corrupted or write protected.
All this has to be done with administrator privileges, because the ProAppSystem ID needs to be stored in the system library.
Sometimes Aperture writes this file to a temporary directory, when it cannot write to the Library. If the above does not work, look at the temporary directory /tmp
Use the Finder's "Go" menu
Go > Got to folder and enter /tmp into the textfield. If you see the file there, move it to its proper location
your MacintoshHD/Library/Application Support/ProApps/ProAppsSystemID
Regards
Léonie
I had already tried that, and it didn't work. Now, the ProAppsSystemID file isn't even there.
I would just reinstall Aperture 2/Aperture 3 update, but I am currently living overseas, and the discs are in a storage unit in the US. Any ideas?
You do not need the original install disks to reinstall Aperture.
You can download the Aperture Trial here:
Delete your current Aperture version from the Applications folder, then run the Trial installer and immediately update using "Software Update" from the -menu.
Then launch Aperture and enter your serial numbers, all while signed in as an administrator.
Will try that. Will the fact that I have a serial number for Aperture 3 Upgrade cause a problem?
You will have to enter both serial numbers - the original version 2 number and the upgrade serial.
Otherwise there is no difference between the Trial version and the version sold on the installation media.
BTW, since you are using Mt. Lion - since MacOS X 10.7 and later the "Automatic Termination" in the process system may keep the processes stored in the RAM, without really quitting the program, even if you use the "Quit" command. If you see no effect, after removing preferences or other files from the libraries, repeat the process, but log off and on again after moving the files. Otherwise these files may be restored from the caches.
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. This last suggestion fixed the problem. Thank you for your help.
You are welcome! 🙂
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