Final Cut Express serial number

I have used Final Cut Express for two years. I just upgraded to Leopard. Now when I try to open up Final Cut Express I get a request for info about FCE licensing. They want name etc and serial # of Final Cut Express that is located on front page of original software booklet. I do not seem to have that
book nor the serial number. Computer will not continue on with out that information. I can not open
up Final Cut Express. Appreciate any suggestions.

Dean,
In encountered a similar problem after the main logic board was replaced in my iMac. I was unable to locate my original serial number. Since I had bought the iMac from Apple with FCE pre-installed, they were able to generate a new serial number for me. I now have that number saved in at least four places...in a text file on the computer...in the manual...on the original disc package...and on the update disc package.
Ross Hunter
Orange, VA

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