hawleybdb
Level 1
(0 points)
Q: Final Cut Express 4 help!
Hi guys, just wondering if you could help me.
I bought my first macbook years ago now and when I got it I bought Final Cut Express 4. FCE4 came with two serial numbers. I installed it onto my new mac using one of the serial numbers.
Not long after my friend had an incident with my mac (spilt a drink on it) LOL, so not long after I managed to get a Macbook Pro. I installed FCE4 on to my new Macbook Pro using the second serial number.
A couple months back I got myself a new iMac. I was wondering is there a way to take the licence off my original macbook and put it onto my new iMac. I will never use my original Macbook again because it doesn't work properly, but would like to take FCE4 off of there and put it on my new iMac.
Is there a way of doing this?
Thanks for your help!
David Harbsmeier
Level 7
(30,024 points)
Normally FCE only ships with one serial number, but there are usually two stickers (both have the same SN).
To install on your new computer, use the original install discs and enter the serial number when prompted. After installation, run Software Update to bring FCE up to the latest version update available. You do not have to "take the license off your original MacBook" but you can uninstall FCE and all components (if your old computer still works) by using this utility: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcsremover/
-DH
