Can't update Final Cut... Doesn't export on Mavericks, what should I do???

So I was given a computer for christmas by my family, which came with Final Cut Pro X on it. I do not know whether it was installed off of a disk, or downloaded from the App Store. Anyway, I cant update it because I dont have an apple account that technically "owns" FCPX. SO.. I am running version 10.0 still. I need to update and fix this ASAP it is seriously effecting my ability to produce videos.
PS I also have compressor installed, which I also do not "own" because it came on the computer, and FCPX doesnt recgonize it for some reason, and will not let me send videos to compressor.
Any help would be highly appreciated.

You need to get the ID and PW from whoever gave you the Mac or have them update it for you.
Russ

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