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Hi @Valerio-Pappacena, Are you using your correct email address when activating? The serial activation code and your email address are paired.Do you have the subscription version Sound Forge Pro 365? Or did you purchase the perpetual version of

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

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/

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".

Photostory

2 answers, most recent on 10/15/2024

[Solved] Can't find Colorize link

Hi, I have just purchased Photostory 2025. I have black and white wedding photos and want to colorize them. I can't find the Video section on the Effects tab so I can activate the AI colorize function

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

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

Other products

9 answers, most recent on 9/29/2025

RE: CD Architect 5.2 cannot register

I figured it out. The htm link does not work, it is a dead link. Workaround: I chose to activate on another computer, the program saved a htm file, I renamed it to .txt and opened it in Notepad. A few lines from the bottom embedded in the html code

Samplitude

2 answers, most recent on 11/10/2024

RE: [Solved] Upgrade to Samplitude X8: deceptive advertising?

@jan99 I think it should work fine in X8 if you install and activate your instruments via the 2023 version. So please install both version of Music Studio. Vita Instruments purchased in the Music Maker in-app-store work fine if you enable the

Movie Studio

27 answers, most recent on 4/20/2025

RE: [Solved] Activate Mpeg 4 Codec in Movie Studio 2025 Platinum

@All Hey, everyone: I want to thank you all for trying to help me. Today, I uninstalled MovieStudio 2025 for the 5 time. This time I used REVO uninstaller with the Advanced Settings. I also started uninstalling all the MStudio parts first and the

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

7 answers, most recent on 6/12/2024

RE: [Solved] Trial Activation Code received but rejected by activation field

@Riley-Rice There is another button "Start trial version" to enter the trial number at the bottom of the activation window after you start the software..

Other products

9 answers, most recent on 9/29/2025

RE: CD Architect 5.2 cannot register

@John-Finney There is a new method. Try this here. I hope it helps. https://www.vegascreativesoftware.info/us/forum/activation-of-sony-creative-software-era-applications--149297/