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Some versions of SF-9 (AS or lite) were included with Sony turntables and were different in terms of activation and may not work with the 'new' procedure. I do not have one of those unique versions to test and I do not know if Magix support can help

Movie Studio

2 answers, most recent on 8/7/2025

RE: [Solved] WRONG VERSION

@memos Hi, In the email that you received with the activation code, there are probably other things to download. Check that email to the bottom. As far as I know, there is no version of Video Deluxe called "Ultimate". Ultimate means that you get

Movie Edit Now

5 answers, most recent on 3/28/2026

Video Deluxe 2026 Premium - Activating the AC3 5.1 Codec and Other Opt

Hello, some time ago I purchased this program, but it doesn't allow me to export Dolby Digital 5.1 audio from 6 independent WAV files. There simply isn't an option to export a file with this track during export. I think I need to activate it

Movie Studio

2 answers, most recent on 8/5/2025

RE: [Closed] Authentication code for Movie Studio 13

https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/activation-of-sony-creative-software-era-applications--149297/

Other products

2 answers, most recent on 2/12/2026

RE: [Closed] Reuse another License from my original computer

@MARCELO-MOREIRADOSSANTOS I recommend you edit your post and remove your personal information, because this is public user forum. Your Vegas registration is bound to your Magix customer account. If you enter a different e-mail address than

Audio Cleaning Lab

2 answers, most recent on 11/30/2025

RE: cannot active audio cleaning lab

hello, the program is installed it the activation screen that I get stuck at, have temporarily disable the Windows Defender Firewall but no good, still face the issue.

SOUND FORGE

6 answers, most recent on 3/14/2026

RE: Missing dll file

@robert-watson1528 Your post has nothing whatsoever to do with the question asked by the original poster and so is considered as hijacking. If you wish to receive advice and help from fellow-users (there are no Magix staff present here and personal

Other products

6 answers, most recent on 12/5/2025

RE: URGENT: Cannot upgrade/crossgrade from ACID Pro to Vegas Pro 23 Studio

@Santana Be aware, this is not our company, we are all just users here, giving advice to each other in this community. No Magix staff is active here.

Video Pro X

One answer, on 10/8/2025

RE: Cant activate Vegas Pro 9 despite being registered

@David-Nye Hi See this article regarding activation of the older Sony products. Vegas products have their own forum, the above link sends you to an article in that forum. If the article does not help post your question there. This topic will be

SOUND FORGE

29 answers, most recent on 9/16/2025

RE: SF 11 refuses to start, even full re install

@daniel-DIAZ2990 Yeah, you wrote that. But I'm not sure if the activation utilities are running in compatibility mode.

Music Maker

15 answers, most recent on 4/7/2026

RE: installation failed

I been sent a support request one week ago and no one has contacted me or responded to my support request my activation key didn’t work on my software purchased when can I get some help or a refund ? About this

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

Off topic

40 answers, most recent on 1/26/2026

RE: [Closed] Does Magix have customer support?

Recurring problem in Windows 11 with both Sound Forge and Vegas constantly prompting for activation. Very frustrating. Just want this fixed. Please ask Magix staff to actually respond to tickets. We don't want crappy AI "answers".

SOUND FORGE

One answer, on 9/13/2025

RE: problem registering Sound Forge 9.

@Jeffrey-Brody There is also this option: https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/activation-of-sony-creative-software-era-applications--149297/

Other products

One answer, on 10/19/2025

[Closed] DVD Architect Studio 5.0

I am unable to perform online activation for DVD Architect Studio 5.0, so please tell me how to resolve this.

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

26 answers, most recent on 8/24/2025

RE: MAGIX Video deluxe 2026 Premium MPEG_4 Activation problems

@PETER-SMITH1397 Hi . . . . . can't get the MPEG_4 Activation to work . . . . . Is this the HEVC / h.265 codec activation message that pops up on first import of a HEVC/h.265 encoded video MP4 file? If so your Antivirus program may be blocking the

Audio Cleaning Lab

2 answers, most recent on 11/30/2025

RE: cannot active audio cleaning lab

@Former user So, do I understand it correctly that the program was installed? And you are how at the activation screen? It could help if you temporarily disable the Windows Defender firewall.

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

SOUND FORGE

One answer, on 9/2/2025

RE: Problem with Activation – Sound Forge Pro 10.0

@Jeff-Cho have you tried this? https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/activation-of-sony-creative-software-era-applications--149297/

Movie Studio

3 answers, most recent on 7/24/2025

RE: can't register new computer

@Verin Thank you for the additional information. If you have a Serial Key (and are entering it with your registered email address on the initial "registration" screen when you open the app) you do not need an Activation Key! OR, are you referring to

Rescue Your Videotapes!

2 answers, most recent on 7/10/2025

RE: [Closed] veg files wont open, message says no valid license (used for years)

@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

Movie Studio

15 answers, most recent on 11/12/2025

RE: MPEG-4-Codec

As requested I’ve added my PC details in my Profile and under Signature. I purchased the software, registered it and then installed on my PC using the program download from Magix. I started the program and Imported two MP4 Home-made Videos that I