Aperture 3.2.2 update - Serial no# required?

Hi everyone,
I recently upgraded Aperture v3 to v3.2.2 from the App Store.
When I now start up the application it requires a serial number?
I downloaded this application originally from the App Store and do not recall receiving any serial number?
Where can I find this?
Thanks
Andrew

Applications loaded from the App Store do not require serial numbers, your Apple ID is used for verification so you have something strange going on.
First how did you originally purchase Aperture and what version did you start? Did you ever have the trial version installed?
If you really did buy it originally from the App Store then I suggest you delete the Aperture Application (drag the Aperture from the Applications folder to the trash) and then reinstall from the App Store. If that doesn't clear this up post back.
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