FCP 6 Upgrade Discs

Just wondering.... I run FCP on my G5 and will be buying a new Quad shortly.
When I install FCP6 on to my new system will I need to install FCP5 first since I purchased the upgrade discs? If so than will I have to go and update FCP5 etc. before going to FCP6.

Hi Brian, I have FCP 4 on my Mac Pro. Would it work if I just buy the FCS2 Upgrade and when it asks for the original serial number then I put in the FCP 4 SN? Or do I have to get the FCS1 in order for FCS2 to accept the serial number?
thanks in advance

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FCP 5 Upgrade From FCE

I recently bought an FCP 5 upgrade (M9921Z/A) and the Apple website says that it can upgrade from FCE. I know it's old but couldn't afford to buy FC Studio 2 and couldn't find a full-up version of FCP5. I've tried it with both an FCE 2.0 and FCE 3.5 S/N and neither works. Has Apple caused me to waste money or is there some solution to this problem? Does anyone have an unused FCP S/N that I could use? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. . .

Larry,
The only "upgrade" from FCE to Final Cut Studio 1 was a limited time offer that was known as the Crossgrade Program. The program lasted for a bit over a year and expired back in March prior to the release of Final Cut Studio 1. This program allowed Final Cut Express and Pro users to obtain the Universal version of Final Cut Studio 1. This was a paid upgrade and only worked if you filled out a form, and mailed in your original install discs. For users that were already using FCS 1 (PPC version), they were sent back a set of Universal Install discs, which utilized their original serial numbers. For any other upgrades, (i.e. from FCP 4, or FCE), a set of install discs were mailed back along with a retail serial number, not an upgrade serial.
Apple no longer sells Final Cut Pro 5 at any of their stores. The only version of FCP available at Apple is FCS2. It is not possible to use an Express serial number to "Upgrade" to Final Cut Pro.
Where did you purchase this "upgrade"?
The only help you are going to receive here is basically going to tell you to contact Apple directly, or get FCS2. Discussion on how to illegally obtain Serial numbers is strictly forbidden, and is against the forums terms of use, as well as against the EULA.

Will Final Cut Studio 2 HD and FCP 7 Upgrade load on newest OS?

I have Final Cut Studio HD and an FCP 7 Upgrade on my old system. Looking to buy a new iMac and wondered if I could load Studio 2 and FCP 7 on the newest OS?
Any insight is appreciated!

Forgot to mention, although it will install it isn't officially supported by Apple anymore. Just in case someone jumps in to point it out.
DM

Windows 7 upgrade: discs will include the option for a 32 to 64-bit upgrade via a clean install?

I would like to know whether the Lenovo Windows 7 upgrade discs will include the option for a 32 to 64-bit upgrade via a clean install? I called Mentor today and was told the answer is no, but I was hoping someone here could tell me differently.
If "no" is truly the answer, I would like to voice my complaint: The upgrade discs from Microsoft (i.e. the retail upgrade discs) include both the 32 and 64-bit versions, so I don't completely understand why Lenovo's upgrade program doesn't offer the same thing. I purchased my T500 in August, and back then Vista Ultimate 64 was not offered, so I chose Vista Ultimate 32 thinking that I could later upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate 64. This assumption was based off of the info. on Microsoft's website indicating that all upgrades would contain the 32 and 64-bit versions. I even customized my computer with 4 gigs of RAM thinking that I could take advantage of the extra gig once I installed Windows 7 64.
I don't understand what Lenovo or Mentor Media have to gain by restricting a 32 to 64-bit install. I voiced this opinion to Mentor Media over the phone, who responded by saying that I should be happy since I am receiving a "free" upgrade. I don't think this is an accurate assessment for two reasons: (1) I had to pay $17.03 for shipping, and I still haven't received the upgrade and (2) The total cost of my computer was almost $3,000, and the purchase was made a mere few weeks before Windows 7 was released. $3,000 is a lot of money. I waited for the details of the Windows 7 Upgrade Program to be announced BEFORE purchasing my machine. When I finally bought my computer I accounted Windows 7 into the price I was paying. In addition, when I bought this computer I did so expecting good customer service as a given. Not providing a 64-bit upgrade without a rational explanation as to why does not qualify as appropriate customer service.
As most of you know, 4 gigs of RAM is useless with a 32-bit OS. Also, NOW Lenovo is building new T500s with the option of having Windows 7 Ultimate 64 (why wasn't Vista Ultimate 64 offered when I bought my computer???).  And the price for choosing Windows 7 Ultimate 32 is EQUAL to the price for choosing Windows 7 Ultimate 64, which proves that there is no cost difference. I just want to know what Lenovo has to gain by denying customers a 64-bit upgrade? There would really be no additional cost since as I mentioned before, Microsoft's retail upgrade includes the 32 and 64-bit OS on one disc. If anything I would think that it's costing Lenovo money to strip the 64-bit install from the upgrade discs.
Can anyone please address my problems? Do you think there is anyone at Lenovo I could contact to voice my opinions? I have been a loyal Thinkpad customer for over 5 years now, and I expect better from Lenovo. Thank you for reading!
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Daventry wrote:
Is there any way to request a 64-bit OEM? Why should Lenovo care whether I want a 32-bit or 64-bit as long as it's the same edition (Ultimate edition)?
if your system shipped with a 32-bit version of vista then you will be sent 32-bit windows 7 upgrade media.   the reason for this is two-fold.
first, because this is upgrade media, it's impossible to install a 64-bit version of windows over a 32-bit version.   doing so would require a clean installation and upgrade media simply won't allow this.   this is the case with retail media, too.   if you had 32-bit vista installed and wanted to upgrade it to 64-bit using retail media, you'd have to wipe your system or set up a dual-boot.
second, the COA (certificate of authenticity) on the bottom of your system is for vista.   because of this, your new license is of an upgrade from vista to 7.   this is how microsoft licenses it and it is their policy, not lenovo's.   microsoft's policy with OEMs is that you must install vista first, then upgrade to 7 (unless, of course, you purchased your system native with 7 on or after the 22nd).   since your original lenovo preload is of a 32-bit OS, the issue becomes circular and you'll have to refer again to the first reason.
i understand your frustration and wish this stuff were made easier for everyone.   it's repetative reading post after post of people with 4GB installed who don't understand the limitations of a 32-bit environment. i wish both manufacturers and users switched to 64-bit OSes sooner. the same thing happened when the industry went from 16-bit windows 3.11 to 32-bit windows NT4/95 and limitations went from 16KB all the way up to 4GB (which, in 1995, no one thought we'd ever exceed).   the difference is that people were complaining on BBSes over 14.4k modems instead of on GUI-based forums using broadband connections.   times sure have changed.
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Satellite Pro L850-1L4 - Can't boot from Win 8 Upgrade Disc

Purchased just under 2 years ago. Came with Windows 8.0 Upgrade DVD.
I now wish to upgrade to Win 8 (then onto Win 8.1).
No matter what I try (BIOS changes) cant get the DVD to boot. Under CSM boot (default for the laptop) it returns a non system disc error.
I have tried the DVD in other PC drives which also results in the same error message.
Other disks eg Windows repair & Tosh recovery disks all boot OK.
So I think the disk must be faulty.
My question is has anyone else had this problem or even successfully upgraded using the Toshiba supplied DVD?. Getting hold of Toshiba to get replacement DVD seems an impossible task especially 2 years down the line.
Any suggestions?

Hello Tonny
Thanks for the speedy response. This is my first post and I have already made a blunder the laptop model is L850 whoops (my excuse I'm a septuagenarian!)
For clarification I have the latest BIOS. The boot mode options are CSM (default) and UEFI. Only under UEFI is the secure boot option available but the laptop wont operate set to UEFI. I did set the secure boot off before returning to CSM. This laptop doesnt actually support UEFI, it seems the option is there just to boot a UEFI capable OS. I did try booting the Disk under the UEFI option (with the secure boot on & off) but it didnt work.
So yes the BIOS was set to its defaults with no effect. I have found no web intelligence, generally or with Toshiba, about these upgrade discs.
The thread you provided is interesting and one element about BIOS reset to default I tried but without success.
Thanks again for your response

G4 DVD drive won't recognize OS 10.4 upgrade disc

I have a a PowerMac G4 (AGP graphics) with a CPU type PowerPC G4 (2.9). I have a upgrade disc for OS 10.4. When I load it into my Quantam Fireballlp LM27.3 DVD drive, the drive won't recognize the disc. It attempts to read it and then ejects it. I have an external USB 2.0 DVD RW burner plugged into a USB 1.0 port, and it recognizes the disc, but I can't select it as the startup disc.
How do I get my system to read the upgrade disc so I can upgrade to OS 10.4? I've run a lens cleaner several times with no change.
Thanks!

Hi-
Well, if you know someone who has a Mac, or, if you have another machine, try the disc in another machine. There is a possibility that the disc itself is bad. I would consider this a strong possibility, since the drive recognizes other DVD's, and the Panther install disc.
If the disc tests good in another machine, then you will need to consider replacing the drive for a newer model. A new combo drive is only about $30-$40. The Pioneer DVR-112 would be a good consideration.
http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Pioneer/DVR112DBK/
As for the "helpful" not working, there seems to be a problem within the system (known by the hosts, yet allowed to continue....). For now, I will gladly accept your thanks! (and, you're welcome!)

Reinstalling Windows 7 to New Hard Drive with only the Win 7 Upgrade Disc?

So I have an e9180t which like clockwork freezes up after about an hour or two after booting up. I thought it might be the curse of the bad motherboards they came with, but I am hoping it is something else so testing everything I can. I noticed it does not freeze up when booted in safe mode with networking. The hard drive did fail the SMART test so I am wondering if it's time to replace it and if that has something to do with the crashing. I can move cursor, but no apps will open and eventually everything becomes unresponsive causing be tohit the power button to reboot. I already stopped all unnecessary start up programs and it still will freeze in non safe mode.
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1. If I buy a new HD will the 7 upgrade disc be enough to install full version of Win 7?
2. Anything else I need to do when I install new HD besides reactivate Windows?
Thanks.
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Hi Mike,
Did you create an HP recovery disc set for reinstalling the factory image when the HDD is replaced?
It sound like you may have a problem creating the recovery discs now.
A Smart HDD test failure points to a failing HDD. The symptoms you are experiencing are most likely caused by this fact. You may also have a motherboard or other hardware problem.
You have the Win 7 Upgrade disc and product key.
I am fairly sure the Win 7 upgrade has to be initiated from within Win Vista. The Win 7 upgrade is a full install of Windows so that is not the problem. But it may not run setup unless you start the upgrade in Win Vista. Normally a Win 7 upgrade is started within the current operating system, Win 7 setup validates the existence of a qualifying operating system, and then prompts a reboot to finish the upgrade installation.
You can replace the HDD and try to install Win 7 cleanly. If that fails and you don't have the Vista recovery discs you can purchase an HP recovery disc set here. There are three different builds available. Select the one that matches the factory installed operating system.
You may have one other issue upon replacing the HDD with a newer Advanced Format HDD. Please see this HP Support document for more information.
If you cannot install the Win 7 upgrade cleanly or Win Vista because of the Advanced Format HDD issue, you may have to purchase an OEM copy of Win 7.
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How do you upgrade OS X 10.4.11 tiger to a higher version of operating system such as OS x 10.5.6 as have tried running the upgrade disc on imac 5,1 with intel processor but only get message saying this cannot be installed with no further explanation ?

how do you upgrade OS X 10.4.11 tiger to a higher version of operating system such as OS X 10.5.6 as have tried running the upgrade disc on imac 5,1 with intel processor but only get message saying this cannot be installed with no further explanation ?

Retail Leopard disc looks like this;
(The disc itself has the same logo). If the one you've got is grey it simply won't work.
Given the retail and second hand prices of Leopard (usually some on Amazon MP), you'll probably find it cheaper to go directly to Snow Leopard, although there could be software updates and printer driver problems that could nullify the difference.

DVD drive won't recognise 10.4 upgrade disc.

Our lovely old G4 comes with a DVD drive - no burner, but the reader is in there. I can play DVDs just fine; but it's (finally) time to update from 10.1. I have an upgrade disc for a previously overwritten update on a different mac and figured I'd use that.
The DVD drive gets quite confused by the system DVD, either trying to reformat it for burning, trying to play it like a movie, or just refusing to acknowledge that there's a disc present.
I've tried everything I can think of to make this work, and no results so far.

There should be some build information, even System Profiler
often will have some hardware information handy in finding out
what the stuff in the box really is. Some of the computer models
have some model configuration information on the outside of
the computer, written on the bottom or back. Others may have
such info & it isn't easy to find, or it says little more than basics.
A full retail installer disc and not some upgrade disc is a path;
the other disc may be for a specific model and won't put a
full system if anything, into the computer at hand. The optical
drive in the computer may support DVD installer (read only)
discs if they are universal full retail type. MacTracker will say
some info about what configuration within a series may have
had what kind of optical drive. Yours may also have a simple
defect and that may prevent a full installer from booting.
{Startup from a DVD media install disc is the same as from CD,
the C -key is held on startup to see if or when it will load and
then the Installer screens will appear; if it is a correct disc.}
In a series, and in older computers it is more noticeable, the
lower-end configuration may have offered a CD-ROM drive
and it can boot the computer from a CD system install disc;
further up the food-chain, the next-up one could record to CD
media and play CDs, boot from CD. Later on, the Combo
drive could boot from some DVD media, play DVDs, may
have included system software on CDs in a packet. And later
ones with a Combo, had OS media on DVD and booted from
it to perform installs, disk maintenance, and other tasks. The
last configuration is a DVD write/read drive, a superdrive, &
can also handle CD write/read; boots Mac with DVD installer.
The specifications can sometimes also be found for older
Macs in Apple Support's specification page. Some specs
and other related information may be found in the download
from MacTracker which runs free as an app, from their web
page, at http://mactracker.ca and this may help generally.
There is some information on OS X system discs and also
computer specifications, supported systems, etc from there.
Some "upgrade discs" require a certain version of OS X
to be installed prior to being able to use that disc. It may
not be a full installer at all, and is simply an upgrade over
some earlier system; in some cases these may also be
for a specific computer series and not a universal retail
type of full installer disc; so they should be avoided.
{An "upgrade" disc may have been meant for a computer
already running some version of a previous OS and may
have been put in the box as an easy path for that owner
to get into the next OSX version without a full retail buy.
In some instances, those may be only good as coasters.}
Good luck & happy computing!
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How does Apple ship an OS X upgrade disc?

Hello.
I bought a new 13" MacBook Pro a couple of weeks ago, and therefore I qualify for the Up To Date upgrade to Snow Leopard. This is nice.
I'm just trying to figure out how Apple delivers the OS upgrade disc?
Do they ship it by regular mail or is it UPS as was the case when I got the MacBook? (I'm located in Sweden btw.) I'm trying to figure out if I should leave the office address or my home address on the order form.
Thanks a bunch!

Hi and welcome to Discussions,
to my knowledge Apple always uses UPS (or DHL or the like) since they ship from centralised points, like Ireland for Europe.
Personally I would give the Office adress.
regards
Stefan

GoLive CS Upgrade Disc also asks for serial # for "Adobe Seven." What is that?

I still have several sites running on GoLive CS which was installed as an upgrade to 6.0. The Mac computer holding all that has died and I do have backup of the files. I've loaded 6.0 successfully into another "old" Mac, but when trying the CS upgrade disc, I've hit a snag. This is a legal, paid for disc with a valid serial number. After entering the serial number, it asks for "a valid serial #" for Adobe Seven. "Seven" is spelled with those pronunciation marks over the vowels. I have no idea what this is and can't continue. Can someone help me get past this? Sam

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Error ordering Windows 7 upgrade disc through Arvato

Hey all, I'm having trouble trying to order a window 7 upgrade disc. I get through the eligibility page just fine, it's just when I try to enter my billing/shipping address, the site throws an error at me (There was an error with validating your address. Please check your info.) I'm very sure my address is correctly entered, and I've tried different addresses as well. Has anyone else had this problem? Any solutions out there??
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I just had the same exact problem. i tried so many different addresses. I'm glad I'm not the only one having this problem. Can hp help us get past this?

Anyone have the Windows 7 Home Premium x32 upgrade disc

Hi. I have an upgrade disc....but I have the incorrect one for my system. It is an upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium x64. I need Windows 7 Home Premium x32 upgrade. I'm hoping to find someone with the proper disc for my system. Lenovo said that's the only way I can upgrade now that the program has ended. Anyone out there still have an upgrade disc? I will pay for mailing and live in GA. If someone else missed the upgrade prgram and can use the disc I have let me know.
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CJ

HankT,
When asking a question with undeclared statements, you make it more difficult. Do you have a link for your references concerning an need to upgrade the BIOS. On the webpage BN listed, there is no BIOS update.
I have an HPm8100e CTO, M2N68LA Narra2 board. You have the Narra3 board. The in-place upgrade (abeit it was Ultimate) was successfully completed. The only hick-ups were re-install of a few games, and new printer drivers. (I had 2 printers on that machine).
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Do i need to reinstall programs and applications like FCP after upgrading to the new Lion OS?

Do i need to reinstall programs and applications like FCP after upgrading to the new Lion OS?

I've installed Lion over Snow Leopard and all my non Apple software is still here - you may want to check if your software will work with Lion and I would definately recommend having a bootable backup in case anything goes wrong
Regards,
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New HD and can't clean install with SL upgrade disc

I am really stuck here...
My '07 white MacBook HD died last week. It originally came with Tiger, I bought Leopard when it came out, and also bought the Snow Leopard upgrade disc.
When I got the MacBook back today, I thought I'd try a clean install of SL - but it wouldn't install, telling me I needed 10.5 or later in order to install SL. So I then tried installing Leopard, but the disc verification failed multiple times (it only has minor scratches on it!).
I then tried the Leopard install disc that came with my '09 MacBook Pro - but of course it must check the hardware, as it said it could not be installed on the MacBook.
So I then installed Tiger from the original MacBook discs, thinking I could upgrade Tiger to SL (had seen mention of this) - but again, I got the message stating I needed 10.5 or later.
I've seen a YouTube video of someone doing a clean install of SL - but the person had a new Unibody Macbook - and I think the SL must do a hardware check and if it's an older MacBook that wouldn't have originally come with Leopard installed, it doesn't let you do a clean install of SL.
Very frustrating I can't get SL installed on a new HD, even though I do own Leopard!

hi
actually you should be able to install SL over a Tiger install. i posted here recently with my (positive) experiences and here's an excerpt:
+1. Used the install disks that came with my MBP to put a fresh Tiger on an external FW drive. Updated install to 10.4.11 and installed SL over that. Started to install 3rd party SW one by one – NO ISSUES+
+2. Did a fresh install of SL on an external FW drive and migrated settings, programs, etc. from my MBP – NO ISSUES+
+3. Then I took the plunge and just “upgraded” my 10.5.8 on the internal drive using the SL install disk – NO ISSUES+
+I want to point out that during all 3 installs above I had 2 external FW disks and 1 external FW optical drive (used that for the SL disk) connected to my MBP !+
+Obviously, I took the “usual” precautions (make a bootable clone plus regular TM backup) before I upgraded my internal drive.+
maybe i am lucky that i have 2 external FW drives to juggle with. but if you have one (or get one) this ought to work.
you may also want to read this http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2170211
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