Aperture is requesting a serial number, then won't take it.

All of sudden the application is requesting a serial number, when I type it in, I get a dialogue box indicating it is not valid. Any clue on what's happening?
This has just started after having my MacBook in for repair.

Look at this Troubleshooting Professional Application Serial Numbers
If that doesn't help go to /Library/Application Support/ProApps and look for a ProAppsSystemID file. Drag that to the desktop, restart Aperture and enter the serial number.
Post back if either of those two don't fix the problem.

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Okay, one important clarification from my last post. I said that I tried removing the file: /Library/Application Support/ProApps/ProAppsSystemID, but that's not quite right. From the same directory, I removed a file called "Aperture System ID" and that was not helpful, but apparently I had not tried removing the ProAppsSystemID file. I noticed that right after my last post, and when I removed the ProAppsSystemID file and relaunched Aperture, it came right up and worked perfectly. I checked the About... box, and all the correct information was displayed there. So, the problem was the ProAppsSystemID file, and the solution was to throw it out. I'm not sure what that file is for, or how it got there, but apparently Aperture is perfectly happy to run without it, so I'm happy too.

How can i start aperture without retyping the serial number?

how can i start aperture without retyping the serial number?

Quit Aperture.
Go to your Macintosh HD and open the folder "Library", then "Application Support", then "ProApps".
Remove the File "ProAppsSystemID" to the Desktop, if it exist and restart Aperture.
Reenter your serial number, hopefully for the last time.

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We're setting up our first batch of CC subscriptions for some new staff and to cater for some upgrades from CS5. However, we need to remain with CS6 likely for the rest of this year to maintain a consistent art pipeline.
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Just to clarify this for anyone else that's reading:
The client-side AME is installed automatically with CS6 applications. It is this component that is failing to validate my CC subscription, causing the application to fall back to requesting a serial number.
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What happens if you never realised you needed your serial number, then your ipod was stolen and you need it...where can if find it without using my ipod

what happens if you never realised you needed your serial number, then your ipod was stolen and you need it...where can if find it without using my ipod
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See:
iPod: How to find the serial number
And this previous discussion:
iPod touch Serial number help?: Apple Support Communities

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I don't understand your problem.
After Effects CS6 runs on 64 bit systems. You use the same serial number you use on a 32 bit system.
If you want to upgrade to the CC subscription version, you can do so on the Adobe website.
What do you mean that no customer service answered you? Did you speak to Adobe Support? What did they say?

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Ask for serial number http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1234635 has a FAQ link
or
http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/kb/license-this-software.html
Membership and Payments http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/membership-subscription-troubleshooting- creative-cloud.html
OR
Online Chat Now button near the bottom for Activation and Deactivation problems may help
http://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/activation-deactivation-products.html

After the last update of OX Aperture ask for a serial number. But i haven´t a serial number! what should i Do? Please help me!

After the last update of OX Aperture ask for a serial number. But i haven´t a serial number! what should i Do? Please help me!

If you bought it the Mac App Store it shouldn't be asking for a serial number.
If you bought from the Apple Site with your web browser disregard these instructions.
What I would try:
Move Aperture (the application) from the Applications folder to the Desktop.
Log into the MAS using the same Apple ID you used to originally purchase Aperture.
Do a fresh download and install
If Aperture works now trash the version you moved to the Desktop.
If not post back

Because my muse adobe account, request a serial number?

because my muse adobe account, request a serial number?

Ask for serial number http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1234635 has a FAQ link

TS2518 Aperture requests my serial number each time I open it

I recently upgraded my MacBook Pro and OS - it's now 10.7.5 - and my version of Aperture seems to be the latest version - 3.4.4 Now, every time I load Aperture, it demands my serial no., name, etc. Is there a fix? From skimming the Apple site, it seems that version 3.4.3 was supposed to correct this problem.
Thanks you.

Stanley,
just to be sure - you looked in the System Library directly on your MacintoshHD and not in the Library in your Home folder? And the ProApp System ID is missing?
Sometimes Aperture writes this file to a temporary directory, when it cannot write to the Library. If the above does not work, look at the temporary directory /tmp
Use the Finder's "Go" menu
Go > Got to folder and enter /tmp into the textfield. If you see the file there, move it to its proper location in /Library/Application Support/ProApps
Regards
Léonie

I downloaded Aperture 3 for a 30 day trial and they request a serial number. None provided

Downloaded 30 day trial but no serial number was supplied, and it is required to complete download to applications.

The serial number is emailed to you usually before the download is completed. Make sure the email didn't wind up being eaten by your spam filter.
Over the past few months there have been numerous reported delays in getting the serial number. The only recourse seems to be to try again and hope for the best.

Aperture asks for original serial number after migration to new MAC

After migrating my software and files from my iMac to a new Mac Mini. Aperture asks for serial number first time I wanted to use it. Will not accept the serial number from either my first, Aperture 2 version of my Aperture 3 upgrade. I believe I never had version 1 - can't find amongst my software collection. Website support doesn't seem to allow me to display the software dtails I have registered with Apple over the years. How can I get this information?

Try Troubleshooting Professional Application Serial Numbers and if that doesn't help see Pro Application Replacement Serial Numbers
Apple support has been pretty good in the past suplying new serial numbers with the bare minimun of documentation.
good luck
Message was edited by: Frank Caggiano - reading your post it is not clear but if this version of 3 is an upgrade from 2 you will need both serial numbers. First enter the serial number from version 2 then the number from 3
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Hi Bogiesan
thanks sincerely for responding. I first got serial numbers from the boxes at my office by calling them as you kindly suggested. It was only when they didnt work that I got my dealer to try full package serial numbers for later versions - the serial number for a full pack at our office, the latest one, was for 5.1, so I got a serial number for first version of studio, and for studio 2. both not working. I see Zak recommends repair permissions, I wil;l try that...I have also for the **** of it taken the macbook pro's battery out while I come down here to hotel business centre to use the net...because I am not with the machine I cant accurately answer your question re versions...but I do know that this past weekend I updated all software over the net...so if I recall the FCP is on 6.0.2 and Quick Time up in the 7.4s? But tghe very latest from Apple...
Its morning here in Dubai and shortly if nothing solved heading off for the local Apple Center, full of trepidation, cos metyhinks you and Zak probably know more than the guys there...
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Aperture wants the original serial number and I don't have it!!?!!

I upgraded to a newer iMac and migrated all my files over to it. When I tried to open Aperture it asks for the serial number (I have 2.1.4). No worries, I input the serial number. Then it says that my serial number is for an upgrade and it wants the original serial number. I bought aperture years ago and have no record of the original serial number. The Apple website says I need all kinds of documentation to get a new serial number, the store that I bought it from is now closed and I now live on the other side of the world from where I bought it. Surely, I don't need to buy a new copy of Aperture? Shouldn't Migration Assistant carry with it the software history? This doesn't seem right to me.
Please let me know if you can help
CBeatondubai

What is or is not "anti-customer", expectations and experiences differ, surely. Nonetheless I have never ever not had a copy of my serial numbers? How about simply adding a SOFTWARE group in your address book and adding what you've got. Takes about 30 seconds per purchased application, and saves you looking for a printed copy next time you need to re-install due to a new machine etc. Simply copy & paste and you're back to reading mails or drinking coffee.
That being said, I want Aperture 3 with better Geo-Location tagging support etc. for Christmas 2009 ideally... come on Apple

Aperture is requesting a serial number, then won't take it.

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