Final Cut Studio keeps asking for ID registration

Hi folks. Every time I go to start up ANY of the Final Cut Studio applications it ask me for my name company info and serial number. I am already registered with Apple, so what the ****? Thanks...

Using the Finder, navigate to the following location:
systemHD/Library/Application Support/ProApps/Final Cut Studio System ID
Move the file to the trash, next time you launch FCP, you'll be prompted to enter your serial number, after you do that, a new system ID file will be created. That should solve your problem

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