Final Cut Studio Serial Number

Hi-
I am thinking of finally getting a Mac Pro, which will require upgrading Final Cut Studio and all that fun stuff.
In looking for my original FCS DVDs, I realize they were lost in a move last year. I can't find the install DVDs, the booklet or the serial numbers!!!
What info can I get off of my hard drive to be able to install FCS 3 on a new computer?

Give applecare a call and see what they can do for you.
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edit: Tom W posted this link in another thread. It may be useful to you.
http://www.apple.com/support/proapps/serialnumbers/

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    Hi
    I have a Macbook Pro and a Macpro connected to the same network. Both have different FCStudio with different serial numbers. During the last update on my Macpro I was prompted to enter the serial number. I entered the Macbookpro's serial by mistake. Now, every FCS app refuses to start when it finds the same serial on the other mac.
    Can I change the serial after install?
    Thanks

    just trash the id file

  • Final Cut and Serial Number

    I had Final Cut Studio 5.1 intalled on my Powerbook G4. Then, my computer was sent in and I was without for a month. So while it was away, I put Final Cut Pro on my home computer to finish my film for school. When I got my laptop back, I tried uninstalling Final Cut Pro on my home computer, but didn't have the installation disk, so I just simply trashed the 'Final Cut Studio System ID' on my home computer so that I couldn't use the program.
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    That's good to know, thank you very much. I was wanting to use it on my G5 this Summer (same one I installed it in before).
    I'm entering the fields exactly as I had originally entered them, and I'm using the right letter/number (O/0 or I/1) when applicable. But it still won't let me continue.
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  • Final Cut upgrade serial number problems

    A few years ago I upgraded Final cut Pro 4 to the first Final Cut Studio release, which included Final Cut Pro 5. I just recently had to wipe my hard drive and start over, but now I can't seem to install Final Cut Studio. It's asking for the serial number, and I'm using the serial number from Final Cut Pro 4, but it's not working.
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    You can try contacting Apple, since that's an answer we cannot provide here.
    http://www.apple.com/contact/

  • Will ANY Final Cut Studio serial suffice??

    Hi, I have Final Cut Studio 3, 2 and 1. I recently moved to a new machine and of course I lost my previous (final cut studio 2) serial, which I am prompted for when installing version 3. I cannot find it anywhere and fear that I may have to purchase a copy second hand, if that will work. That is my question, If I get a full retail Final Cut studio 2 and use it's serial with my FCS 3 install, will it be enough?

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  • 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
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    Dean,
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  • Cannot get Final Cut Pro Serial Number to work on second Mac (iMac)

    I have Final Cut Pro 7.0 installed on my MacBook Pro. I have been trying unsuccessfully to install it on my iMac, using the original 6.0 serial code since I upgraded to 7.0 Any suggestions?
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    using the original 6.0 serial code since I upgraded to 7.0
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  • Final Cut Studio 2 won't except my old serial number, what should I do?

    Final Cut Studio 2 installation software reports invalid serial number when I enter my serial number from Final Cut Studio.
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    You don't need an internet connection to install Final Cut Studio.
    You will be asked to register the software, but you don't have to do this. Although a reminder to register will pop up about every 4th or 5th time the software is opened.
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  • Final Cut Studio Keeps Asking For Serial Number

    I use an imac. I currently use final cut studio 3. After approx. 2 maybe 3 weeks the software will stop working. It boots up to the registration screen. I will enter my name and the orginal serial number but it tells me the serial number is not valid. What is causing this and how can I prevent? If I unload software and reload, it works but will kick me out again after uses.

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    Delete the file Final Cut Studio System ID.
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    If it happens again, something is causing that file to be corrupted, probably by writing its own data there.
    Try the above anyway, it might just stick this time.
    E: Pat got in first....

  • HT200276 HOW WILL I GET THE LOST SERIAL NUMBER OF FINAL CUT STUDIO

    HOW WILL I GET THE LOST SERIAL NUMBER OF FINAL CUT STUDIO ???

    It's on the back of the installation booklet. If you've lost that, and have some proof of purchase, it can probably be sorted out by contacting Apple.
    Russ

  • Release product serial number for final cut studio

    i bought an imac. gonna take it back. installed final cut studio. how can i unlock the key for the next computer? do i have to contact apple to release it?

    You can uninstall all of the FCS components from the iMac before you return it by using this: http://www.digitalrebellion.com/fcs_remover.htm
    When you install FCS on the new computer, use the serial number that was included with the FCS package - it is on stickers affixed to the front cover of the booklet titled "Installing Your Software."
    -DH
    Message was edited by: David Harbsmeier

  • Final Cut Studio Educational version serial number

    I've been using an educational version of Final Cut Studio for years, and now it is asking me for my name and serial number before I open the program.  I've looked at the box that the discs come in, and have found some numbers, but they don't seem to be the serial numbers and they don't work.  Is there somewhere else that these serial numbers may be?  Also, is there a reason why I am forced to put in my information to log in now?
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    There are two stickers with the serial # attached to the "Installing your software" pamphlet that came with the suite. This is the only place that you will find it.
    If you have lost the documentaion, follow these instructions:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1861
    >Also, is there a reason why I am forced to put in my information to log in now?
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  • Trying to install final cut studio and not recognizing serial number

    I am upgrading from final cut pro 5.1.4 with final cut studio 2. When I enter the studio 2
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    a valid serial number. I have checked over and over with my manual and the serial number
    on the software in the computer and it still says the same thing.
    Please help me thank you.

    Well we are not together anymore but he was my boyfriend at that time. He was trying to do something really nice without realizing many things about purchasing something like this.
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  • Lost my Final Cut Pro studio serial Number

    Hello
    I have a macbook pro and I had to reinstall my operating system. I have Snow Leopard 10.6.8. I unfortunatley lost my serial number to Final Cut Studio. Do you know where I can get a new serial number?
    thanks
    Bryce

    I think this is where you need to go,
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    Russ

  • All Final Cut Studio 2 products keep prompting for Serial Number

    Does anyone know how to fix this?
    1) Bought Final Cut Studio 2
    2) Installed it with the provided Serial Number
    3) Registered
    4) Opened each product - was prompted to enter name and serial number
    5) Tried reopening stuff like DVD Studio Pro 4, Final Cut Pro etc.. and am re-prompted with the same blanks to enter name and serial number... this happens even when I restart the computer.
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    OK, I just spoke with Apple Care and got it fixed...
    I like when things work this well.
    Here is my simple translation of what he told me
    A) Make sure you have closed all applications.
    1) go to this folder:
    /Library/Application Support/ProApps/
    2) Find any file that has "_SystemID" in the name
    i.e. FinalCut_ProSystemID, DVDStudio_Pro_SystemID
    etc... These are left over from your previous versions.
    DELETE THESE FILES - yes all of them.
    Empty the trash too
    3) Restart Final Cut Pro and enter your Serial Number
    This is nice because now ALL of Studio 2.0 is serialized!
    4) Enjoy Final Cut Studio.
    Here is a more technical version below:
    Hello from Apple!
    Shaun at Apple Service & Support thought that you might find this article useful. We hope that it helps resolve your technical issue.
    Link: http://www.info.apple.com/kbnum/n303184
    Troubleshooting serial number issues with professional products
    If you're having difficulty entering a serial number when activating your professional software product, keep these tips in mind:
    * Make sure you are reading from the original serial number label that came with the product.
    * Be sure to enter your first and last name, and verify there are no mistakes in the serial number field.
    * Some numbers and letters look similar, so make sure you don't mistake a zero for the letter O and the number 1 for the letter i or lowercase L.
    * Enter the dashes in the serial number.
    * Make sure there are no spaces before or after the serial number.
    * Make sure that the serial number is valid for the product you're trying to serialize, for example:
    o Soundtrack serial numbers are not valid for serializing Soundtrack Pro
    o Upgrade serial numbers cannot be used with Academic or Not for Resale numbers from a previous version
    * If you've already serialized your application and downloading an update causes it to stop working, try removing your System ID file and enter your serial number again. The System ID file for your product is located in
    /Library/Application Support/ProApps/
    Remove the appropriate file for your product, then launch the application and enter your serial number again.
    Also see the "Installing Your Software" document that is available on the Install disc in the Documentation folder, or as a download from the AppleCare Support manuals page or from these direct links:
    Installing Your Final Cut Studio Software
    Installing Your DVD Studio Pro 4 Software
    Installing Your Shake 4 Software
    Aperture: Installing Your Software
    Installing Your Motion 2 Software
    Thank you,
    Apple
    **This message has been auto-generated. Please do not reply to this email. Replies will be ignored.

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