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Can't update my Aperture 3.0.3

I can't open my Aperture Library. I also can't up date it. I bought my Aperture as a Trial that was upgraded. I had it named Aperture 3 Trial for most of its existance but just changed it to Aperture after checking this site. I still don't get any updates available when I choose Software Update from the Apple. The Aperture is version 3.0.3 and I have just moved them to a new computer that is running Mountain Lion. When I put Aperture 3.0.3 on the new machine I could not open my Aperture library. Now I can't update the library. I don't have the original serial number for the application and can't open it. Only about 8,000photos of my kids from age 1-7 on there.... Any suggestions? Do I need to buy a new Aperture?

Aperture 3, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 8:13 PM

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User profile for user: léonie
léonie
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Jun 13, 2013 10:35 PM in response to cbuxt144

What is with the old machine? Can you launch Aperture there at all? For example on a new empty Aperture library? Then use the the command "Aperture > About Aperture" from the main menu bar to show the "About" panel and take a note of the serial number shown there. Write it down.

I still don't get any updates available when I choose Software Update from the Apple.

What is the MacOS X version on you old computer? Is Aperture installed in the Applications folder?


When I put Aperture 3.0.3 on the new machine I could not open my Aperture library. Now I can't update the library. I don't have the original serial number for the application and can't open it

You need to update Aperture on the new machine, before you try to launch it on your new machine.

Have you installed Aperture by running the trial or by copying the Application? Run again the Aperture Trial installer on the new machine.

  • Download the Aperture Trial version from here: Aperture 3.1 Trial
  • Now run the Aperture trial installer on your new mac and upgrade immediately (using Software Update from the menu). Then launch Aperture and unlock it with the serial number you retrieved from your old mac from the "Aperture" about-panel.


Regards

Léonie

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Can't update my Aperture 3.0.3

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