veg files wont open, message says no valid license (used for years)

Rick-Roughen wrote on 7/10/2025, 1:39 PM

Was working on a new and very time sensitive video and when I went to save my veg file, the timeline went blank and a message flashed that said I don't have a proper license to operate the program.  I've been using it for many years now and this never happened before.  I do see a veg file that was saved on my computer but when I click, it will not open on the timeline (or anywhere else).  I am supposed to have this ready for a huge client by the end of day and the support line says 2 to 4 days for a response.  Never had to do this but I am in a serious bind.  Can anyone help me?

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SP. wrote on 7/10/2025, 2:01 PM

@Rick-Roughen

4. SOFTWARE NOT ACTIVATED YET

 

If you get the message "Error code: -59... An error occurred starting VEGAS Pro. There is no license to use this software.", the software has not been activated. You need to be connected to the internet to activate VEGAS Pro 13.0 build 543 and later (more details here). The error can also be triggered by a change in hardware or a BIOS update/reset. In such a case, go to your MAGIX account > My Products > Show More Details > Deactivate, then deactivate the existing device. The next time you start VEGAS Pro, it should accept and remember your new activation. Note that you can use VEGAS Pro (14.0 and later) simultaneously on 2 devices.

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/faq-vegas-pro-won-t-start-what-can-i-do--104784/