Garyb1978
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Q: How can I find out the serial number for my FCE 4.0 that came with my old MacBook Pro?

When I try and open my old FCE projects on my new MacBook Pro, a dialog box pops up and asks me to input the serial number for my Final Cut Express program. The software came pre-loaded on my old MacBook Pro which died. Luckily, my local Apple store was able to transfer the fcp files to my new MacBook Pro, which came with FCP X installed. I just can't open those files without the serial number of the FCE 4.0 program.

 

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MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mavericks (10.9.5)

Posted on Dec 8, 2014 6:06 PM

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Q: How can I find out the serial number for my FCE 4.0 that came with my old MacBook Pro?

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  • by Ian R. Brown,

    Ian R. Brown Ian R. Brown Dec 8, 2014 11:56 PM in response to Garyb1978
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    Dec 8, 2014 11:56 PM in response to Garyb1978

    It is almost impossible to transfer FCE as there are so many essential hidden files that workers in an Apple Store will know nothing about. The app needs to be installed from the original DVD.

     

    Other than buying another copy your only chance  (very remote) is to contact the Apple Store and see if they are able to get a replacement number from Apple.