• Movie Studio

  One answer, on 1/17/2026

  [Closed] Getting a new authorization code for Vegas 12 for a new computer
  My old computer went toast, so moving my Sony Vegas over to the new computer: Ive followed all the steps, downloaded the latest version of Vegas 12 from the MAGIX web page, using my working serial number, installed the 3.5 version of .NET. Found my
• 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

  4 answers, most recent on 1/12/2026

  [Closed] Computer IDD
  Can't seem to get a computer ID that your system will accept.  Can you help?  I am running Windows 11.
• Other products

  9 answers, most recent on 9/29/2025

  RE: CD Architect 5.2 cannot register
  @John-Finney I think you should get the hardware ID/computer ID during the activation process of CD Architect.
• Other products

  9 answers, most recent on 9/29/2025

  RE: CD Architect 5.2 cannot register
  I meant Computer ID - none was provided  
• Off topic

  8 answers, most recent on 10/14/2025

  RE: Software
  @Eric-Bremmer Which one exactly? How did you acquire the Computer ID?
• Off topic

  8 answers, most recent on 10/14/2025

  RE: Software
  @Eric-Bremmer Like @emmrecs said, the Computer ID can only be generated by old Magix software (which could be unlocked with a P2 serial number). There is an extra offline activation option for this in the window where you need to enter the serial
• Other products

  9 answers, most recent on 9/29/2025

  RE: CD Architect 5.2 cannot register
  When trying that message I an "invalid hardware id", something like that... Was I supposed to use the windows 11 computername? If so, it didn't work. The directions said, "Type in the computer ID provided by the SCS era software when prompted", but
• Off topic

  8 answers, most recent on 10/14/2025

  RE: Software
  @Eric-Bremmer Offline activation with a Computer ID is only available for programs that have a P2 Serial number. These programs were released before 2014. Are you trying to activate such old programs?
• SOUND FORGE

  9 answers, most recent on 10/16/2025

  RE: Problem activating Sound Forge 9 using new method
  This is just a note that I've now been able to successfully activate and run Sound Forge 9 on my new PC. I did as SP suggested on 17th September in this thread and raised a support request to merge my old account (which had Sound Forge 9 registered
• Movie Studio

  11 answers, most recent on 1/20/2026

  RE: VDL 2026 Patch 316 - Had to deactivate then reactivate the same PC
  @emmrecs Hi Jeff I have both VPX and VDL on my laptop and PC, and this is not the first time I have been asked to de-activate/reactivate by a patch, which may have been triggered by the update to Win 25H2. I suspect that significant Windows updates
• Xara Designer Pro

  4 answers, most recent on 9/7/2025

  RE: FlipBook
  @Melati Hi Assuming you do not have any malware or virus on your computer, contact Xara via the online chat here, or complete the form on the same page, quoting the ID at the bottom of the message. John EB
• Music Maker

  2 answers, most recent on 6/28/2025

  RE: need to download music maker mx version 18
  @Lance-Troian Do your still have the CD? I don't think the downloader will still work. Activation might be possible if you select offline activation after installing the program and entering the serial number and computer ID into the activation
• SOUND FORGE

  16 answers, most recent on 3/18/2026

  RE: Registration issues with Sound Forge 11
  @Relayer74 It's explained step-by-step there: Log into the service center on vegascreativesoftware.com Click "create activation code" Type in the serial number for the SCS era software Type in the computer ID provided by the SCS era software when
• Off topic

  8 answers, most recent on 10/14/2025

  RE: Software
  @Eric-Bremmer As I understand it, the Computer ID required for the off-line registration of older software is NOT something you can "find" for yourself. Rather, it is generated by the software itself as part of the off-line registration process,
• Movie Studio

  12 answers, most recent on 5/1/2026

  RE: Have downloaded Magix video de luxe 2026
  Jeff, thanks for the help, much appreciated. Yes, I have disabled the antivirus and also the firewall. Strangely, the problem occurred when I downloaded the latest X version, which did download, except that the pictures were blacked out, only a few
• Photostory

  5 answers, most recent on 9/24/2025

  RE: Slideshow glitches
  @Cory-Whiteman Welcome to the Magix user to user forums. With sincere apologies but I have removed the image you posted since it contains confidential data about your computer which could enable a hacker to potentially attack it. Please ensure that
• SOUND FORGE

  One answer, on 9/2/2025

  Problem with Activation – Sound Forge Pro 10.0
  Hello, I need help with re-activating Sound Forge Pro 10.0 after changing my computer. Product: Sound Forge Pro 10.0 Serial Number: 164-N3NH-****-**** Registration Date: 10/06/2017 When I try to generate an activation code starting from last month,
• Photostory

  5 answers, most recent on 9/24/2025

  RE: Slideshow glitches
  @Cory-Whiteman Welcome to the Magix user to user forums. With sincere apologies but I have removed the image you posted since it contains confidential data about your computer which could enable a hacker to potentially attack it. Please ensure that
• Movie Studio

  20 answers, most recent on 10/9/2025

  RE: Video files not loading
  @emmrecs Hi Jeff . . . . does that include the total file size, which on the MI analysis given, suggest more than 1GB per second of footage? . . . . According to the Panasonic camera specs, the max bitrate of 200Mb/s for AVCHD 1920 * 1080 fps, and
• SOUND FORGE

  8 answers, most recent on 12/15/2025

  RE: sound forge 17 wont open
  Thanks @SP. Here is what is coming up when I pull up the crash reports. I have emailed tech support but I haven't heard back yet. I appreciate any incite you have into this. @rraud I appreciate your tips as well, I had actually seen your tip on
• SOUND FORGE

  9 answers, most recent on 10/16/2025

  [Solved] Problem activating Sound Forge 9 using new method
  I've been trying to activate Sound Forge Pro 9 on a new computer. I've been using this version for many years and while I've also bought Sound Forge Pro 16 and 18 I prefer version 9 for some things. It's quicker to select sections of audio between
• SOUND FORGE

  3 answers, most recent on 1/1/2026

  RE: sound forge 9
  You cannot bypass the activation process.. except with a hacked version, which is not recommended and probably would not work in Win 11 anyway.As I recall, Sony Sound Forge 9 needs a computer ID which 'should be' added automatically in the
• SOUND FORGE

  13 answers, most recent on 8/8/2025

  RE: Can't register SF-7b even with the key
  @bzan Here, I found this information: If you own a license of an older version of Vegas Pro, Vegas Movie Studio, DVD Architect, Sound Forge or Acid Pro and are trying to activate it, you will no longer be able to use the original activation