Upgrading FC Studio 1 to FC Studio 2 to Final Cut Studio 3

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Upgrading FC Studio 1 to FC Studio 2 to Final Cut Studio 3

Hello

I'm an original owner of both FC Studio 1 and FC Studio 2 and would like to buy a used copy of FC Studio 3 on Ebay. My understanding is that in order to install an UPGRADE to FC Studio 3, (FCP7), I'd have to make sure the seller DEACTIVATED his/her copy of the upgrade before buying it. I would PREFER to purchase an Upgrade and NOT a full stand alone installation because I have plug in filter packages that would remain fully functional if the upgrade installation went well.

Can you guys confirm this or provide additional suggestions?

Thank you

Mike

PowerMac, Mac OS X (10.4.11)

Posted on Aug 16, 2015 12:04 PM

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Answer 1

Shane Ross

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Aug 16, 2015 1:15 PM in response to ENIGMACODE

FCP classic (7 and under) didn't have an "activation." They don't need to deactivate anything. All you need to do is install it. And the UPGRADE is the exact same installer as a FULL install...but only different in that it requires a previous versions SN, and will prompt for it. Otherwise, exactly the same

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ENIGMACODE Author

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Aug 16, 2015 2:44 PM in response to Shane Ross

Hello Shane

To be absolutely sure, (as I understand you), despite the fact that the previous owner used his OWN serial number from his prior install of FC Studio 2, (FC6), you're saying that all I need to do is use my OWN serial number from my previous install of FC Studio 2, (FC6), and his serial number for his Upgrade to FC Studio 4, (FC7). That's it - yes? Correct? And BTW, the upgrade product I was looking at is: Apple Final Cut Studio Upgrade BF266LLA. With this particular package, would I be missing anything from a FULL stand alone retail version of FC Studio 4, (FC7)?

Thanx

Mike

Using a Mac Pro 10.6.8

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Answer 3

Shane Ross

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Aug 16, 2015 3:22 PM in response to ENIGMACODE

Studio 3 contained FCP 7....there is no Studio 4. But yes, despite his using his SN to activate the upgrade for Studio 3...you can use yours for the same reason. Apple's security on those versions wasn't all that hot.

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