• Movie Edit Now

  8 answers, most recent on 2/11/2026

  RE: magix movie edit pro mx
  @ali-ahmad Hi Does that mean the activation has now succeeded? Do note: if you upgraded to Windows 11, any version, you may have issues with some features not working correctly. John EB
• ACID

  11 answers, most recent on 12/30/2025

  RE: [Closed] DLM manager fails to load on installation, so no built in plugins
  OneDrive isnt "always running” on Windows 11 Home. It's installed by default and configured to start automatically but it doesn't actively run or sync unless it is signed in and enabled.
• Movie Studio

  8 answers, most recent on 4/10/2026

  RE: -14 error
  @lighthope Hi, Did you download and install the file from your account?And, did you use the same email address as the one for your account with MAGIX when you tried to activate the program after installing it? John CB
• Movie Studio

  7 answers, most recent on 4/10/2026

  RE: cant download extra content
  Its 2026 video deluxe. when Installed the program they said I could download extra content later. I cant use color in my texts or any other effect. It says in help menu I can activate and download content. But having issues with the rest.
• SOUND FORGE

  15 answers, most recent on 3/29/2026

  RE: Error Message -24
  Error Message -24 I found the solution finally!!! The email address is case sensitive! Check under "My Account - User Data" and copy and paste the email address from there into the activation window! "No Thanks" to MAGIX for all the unanswered
• Movie Studio

  4 answers, most recent on 1/12/2026

  RE: [Closed] Computer IDD
  @stephen-s4481 Computer IDs are generated by the software itself. But this only works for very old software, usually released before 2014. In 2014 serial numbers starting with P3 were introduced. These cannot be activated with a Computer ID.
• Movie Studio

  3 answers, most recent on 6/4/2026

  RE: I need the activation code for MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 11 v5.5.4.1
  @Bob-Bacle Hi . . . . MAGIX Movie Edit Pro 11 v5.5.4.1 . . . . Unfortunately this version of Movie Edit Pro, released in 2006 is obsolete, no longer available and cannot be activated. Is there a reason for requiring this specific version of the
• SOUND FORGE

  15 answers, most recent on 5/8/2026

  RE: Unable to Activate SF18 Pro after a reformat of my computer
  @px41 Magix is massively downsizing. They have sold Sound Forge to Boris FX, which already released a new version Sound Forge 2026. Of course, Magix is technically still responsible that you can activate Sound Forge 18. But, you cannot do much
• Off topic

  163 answers, most recent on 6/12/2026

  RE: Magix support has not responded to support tickets for months
  @SP.  It's the same problem that you can't tag him. I think that may no longer be the case. In the post from @David-Stromski which @johnebaker has hidden the tag for Tom is visible and "active". JeffForum Moderator
• Off topic

  163 answers, most recent on 6/12/2026

  RE: Magix support has not responded to support tickets for months
  So Magix doesn't get any money for their product that Walmart sold? On Walmart it says sold by MAGIX, check it out.
• Photostory

  2 answers, most recent on 2/26/2026

  [Solved] PS 2026 Uprade freezing
  Recently upgraded from 2024 to 2026 version but when importing pics & vids the program is freezing and can only shut it down via task master I have searched help section for and am unable to follow the suggestion to access hidden AppData
• Movie Studio

  11 answers, most recent on 5/2/2026

  RE: [Solved] MEP 2016 Plus - Trying To Copy Media Onto New Project
  @CarpentersMate Hi Mike . . . . I've previously broadly separated media into separate folders . . . . I do something similar, this is the base folder structure I use. A complete project is stored withing its own named 'master' folder. The EDL
• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 2/27/2026

  [Closed] MPEG4 codec
  I have Magix Movie Edit Pro 14 and am confused as to which forum I should ask this question to..... MPEG4 will not add to timeline nor export. I purchased an activation code from Magix and it still won't work. Any suggestions please. Thank you
• SOUND FORGE

  6 answers, most recent on 3/14/2026

  RE: Missing dll file
  Sound Forge (9.0e and CD Architect neither one will send a Activation code!! the Serial #s are registered to me from new. I have been trying for m6 plus months and none suggested instructions work. Please advise and dont just blow me off,. Cheers
• Movie Studio

  11 answers, most recent on 1/20/2026

  RE: VDL 2026 Patch 316 - Had to deactivate then reactivate the same PC
  @AAProds @browj2 @johnebaker Hi Al, John and John, Having updated both VPX and VdL, no reactivation was needed, so this problem seems to be entirely random! And I've checked my account, only one activation used for both softwares. Jeff
• SOUND FORGE

  8 answers, most recent on 4/8/2026

  RE: Magix Sold Sound Forge!
  Sound Forge under Boris FX has less activity because the priority is Vegas, just like during the Magix era. But I hope Boris FX can fix some of Sound Forge's bugs. Yeah. Let's just hope that newer Sound Forge versions will be better than the ones
• Movie Studio

  8 answers, most recent on 4/10/2026

  RE: -14 error
  @lighthope Hi, Did you download and install the file from your account? And, did you use the same email address as the one for your account with MAGIX when you tried to activate the program after installing it? John CB Yes. From my account. Same
• Movie Studio

  8 answers, most recent on 4/10/2026

  RE: -14 error
  @lighthope Please read https://www.magix.info/us/support/?question=395974&title=what-should-i-do-if-error-code--14-appears-when-activating-the-program and follow the advice given there in order to resolve the problem. (It seems you are entering
• ACID

  3 answers, most recent on 12/27/2025

  Music Studio Error 24
  I JUST PURCHASED and now it won't let me register. When I log in, it says already registered, but my pc will not get past the register and activate screen. I'm stuck in a loop and this makes me angry. HELP!!!
• Other products

  3 answers, most recent on 3/26/2026

  RE: Photo manager deluxe - clouds and local drives
  @Kanina There are no "dumb questions"! I need to attach the external harddrive everytime I use the programme, correct? Yes, unless you do as I do and keep the external drive permanently connected to your computer. I actually have three external and
• Off topic

  5 answers, most recent on 6/3/2026

  RE: Is it worth continuing to invest in Magix Software
  @DesertSweeper As @SP. writes, the standard update cycle for Magix products seems to still be "active". At least, nothing has been said to suggest otherwise. However, in direct answer to your question, the current latest version of VPX is 17, not
• Video Pro X

  One answer, on 6/5/2026

  RE: Email change
  Until you can get Magix support to change the email address to which your product is registered you need to activate it with your old email address to which it is registered. It doesn't matter that you don't use the address any more. My
• Photostory

  3 answers, most recent on 4/2/2026

  RE: How do I find additional templates for Slideshow Maker Wizard?
  @David-Robertson Hi The trial version is limited on features, templates etc. The extra content that becomes available, see image below, after purchase and activation contains all the extra features, templates, export formats etc. John EBForum
• SOUND FORGE

  2 answers, most recent on 3/2/2026

  RE: serial number
  When you sign up for the (try for free) trial version of Sound Forge , Magix/Vegas emails you an activation serial code which you can use for 30 days without limitations, aside from the included third-party add-ons. If you go ahead and purchase, you