Reinstallation (or moving) of Vegas Pro 10?

Jephyr wrote on 9/3/2013, 3:23 AM
Hello,

My HP PC is acting up and the company tech I spoke with tonight recommended running a complete Windows 7 system recovery which would wipe out all the software I have installed on it.

I filled out an e-mail support questionnaire that said Vegas Pro 10 wasn't being supported but I might find info here on the forum.

I've done a few searches with no applicable result returned.

So I'm wondering: Can I re-install my current license for Vegas Pro 10 on my recovered PC.

I'm also considering buying a new computer...so I may want to move my license to it instead.

I recall in the past I had to get authorization when I've moved or re-installed Sony software.

I have the exe. files from the original install...just want to be sure before I do something that cannot be undone.

So does anyone know for sure how I go about this....if it's possible...and what steps I need to take?

Thanks in advance!

Comments

TheHappyFriar wrote on 9/3/2013, 6:23 AM
You can reinstall any of the Sonic Foundry/SCS software as many times as you want on as many computers as you own. Just reinstall when you're ready. That simple.

You might have to have your authorization confirmed or whatever, I've never had to do that. I just reinstalled Vegas 10 last week.

You can also get the latest version from up top under My Account -> My Software.

Chienworks wrote on 9/3/2013, 7:59 AM
You might get the dreaded "-41" error, which means "too many activations". If you get this you simply call SCS' customer support and explain that you're moving it to a new computer and they'll reset your activation limit for you. And yes, they even do this for unsupported old versions. Heck, they've even done it for me on a product line they had dropped 6 years earlier.
Steve Mann wrote on 9/3/2013, 3:01 PM
"on as many computers as you own"

But on[y if you are only running Vegas on one PC at a time.

From Sony Knowledgebase: "Our licensing agreement permits you to install the software on as many machines as you own, as long as you are not running the programs at the same time. For instance, you can install the software on your home machine and on your laptop. You are not allowed to install the software on multiple machines if you are going to be using them simultaneously, such as in a home studio setting. If you are going to run the software concurrently on more than one machine, you would need to purchase a separate license for each computer."

Jephyr wrote on 9/3/2013, 11:36 PM
Thank you ALL very much! That is good news...especially since I will have to replace other software...so my PC recovery still might be a bit pricy.

I really appreciate the quick responses from everyone!!

Jephyr wrote on 9/3/2013, 11:38 PM
BTW...Chienworks...thanks for letting me know about your experience with the very old software too!
Jephyr wrote on 9/3/2013, 11:40 PM
Oh and Steve...thanks for the info about running it on my home PC AND a laptop...I didn't know that was an acceptable use. So thanks for the info.

Anywho...appreciate all the responses and for TheHappyFriar for kicking it off!