Problems installing Final Cut Studio on my new Macbook Pro

I just got my new 17 inch Macbook Pro, and am trying to install Final Cut Studio 3. It installed just fine, and accepted the serial number. The problem is that every time I open the application, I have to reenter the serial number. Once I do that, it runs fine, but the next time, I have to reenter the info again. Anyone have an idea of how to fix this?
Rob Krampf

do some searching here. I remember other people having this problem. You might also try repairing permissions on your startup drive, deleting your fcp preferences
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2491
And creating a new account in system preferences: accounts.

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