astroboy2006
Member
I just bought a new computer, and I redownloaded RPG XP. Do I have to buy another copy of it to put on this computer, or can I reregister it on this computer?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Putting RPG Maker on A New computer
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The old activation code won't work, I went through this ordeal a little while ago. You've paid a substantial amount of money for a program that can only be installed once.
It's now up to you whether you want to fork out the money all over again, for something you've already bought the rights to...
Or
You can take a look at the youtube video I sent you in a PM.
The choice is yours of course. But this ridiculous system Enterbrain uses makes DRM look like a dream.
-Silver-
It's now up to you whether you want to fork out the money all over again, for something you've already bought the rights to...
Or
You can take a look at the youtube video I sent you in a PM.
The choice is yours of course. But this ridiculous system Enterbrain uses makes DRM look like a dream.
-Silver-
Glitchfinder
Staff
To be honest, avoid the Youtube video, and do not email Enterbrain. Instead, send an email to support@protexis.com. Be sure to mention Enterbrain, RPG Maker XP, (or VX, if that's what you have), as well as your problem. In most cases, they'll solve the problem fairly quickly.
This has happened to me multiple times. My old activation codes have always worked for when I reinstall RMXP and RMVX. I often lose them, so if you can't find yours, email Protexis (the address Glitchfinder provided above) with the same email that you used when you purchased. They have a log of emails/purchases etc. and if you ask politely they will send you a copy of the serial number.
Fen":zk4nn779 said:
From the confirmation email from my original purchase of RMXP:
"Thank you for registering your software. The activation code included in this email is valid only for the computer on which you activated the product. Please save your activation code for future reference."
Considering they send that message with the activation code, specifically stating that it's only valid for one computer, why would they give you a new one for free just because you've got a new rig? By all means try it, but from a business standpoint they are are better off, and perfectly entitled, saying no.
Good luck though, it'd be awesome if they do decide to help you out.
-Silver-
I think they mean IP address and such. So if you buy a new computer to replace your old computer, it counts as the same computer.
I really don't know, and the confirmation emial does make it sound like it won't work, but it's always worked for me. So it's worth a try if you're switching computers
I really don't know, and the confirmation emial does make it sound like it won't work, but it's always worked for me. So it's worth a try if you're switching computers
Glitchfinder
Staff
-Silver-":3ng219o0 said:
You do realize that you are being advised to follow this method by people who have actually used it, and who ended up receiving a new activation code, free of charge. Or, you are free to use the Youtube video and condemn yourself to legal action if you ever take your computer in for repair, or give it to any kind of professional.
Glitchfinder":2e0rav26 said:
Haha, this is going to turn into a debate about pirating like the thread on Pirate Bay in a minute.
I've already said: If there's a chance that they'll give you a new code for free, then by all means try it. It's well worth it. But if they don't, there's always the alternative that seems perfectly justified in my books. Despite what a lot of you are saying about the same code working on different computers for you, it certainly didn't for me, and they specifically say it won't work, so i'm finding it hard to believe you. I don't doubt that Protexis gave you new ones though. So try that first.
As far as 'condemning yourself to legal action' goes, you're running the same risk when you download music for free, and many people are downloading $600 programs like Photoshop for free (>.>) and it's all considered perfectly normal. Chances are those professionals do exactly the same 'shady operations' themselves. Sorry Glitch, but that's not a halo I can smell coming from your direction.
-Silver-
THEY WILL GIVE YOU A NEW CODE. Protexis not giving a replacement is completely unprecedented, and even if something is completely justified in your books, that doesn't mean everyone else is fine with it. Even if you don't doubt it, you are giving a very powerful impression that the proven, legal, and easy way is unlikely to succeed and that we are better off with an illegal alternative.-Silver-":2f6x2kye said:
That doesn't make it legal. Even if the professionals do those 'shady operations', that wouldn't stop them from being hypocrites and turning you in for piracy! I could go on about how I think piracy is evil, but that isn't quite relevant to the topic at hand, now is it?-Silver-":2f6x2kye said:
To sum up the topic:
You do not have to buy RPG Maker again. (Except perhaps in the case where you have no information about your purchase)
Your activation code may work or it may not work.
If it does not work you have to send an email to Protexis about the matter.
We have not heard of any case where this did not work.
Remember that while the activation code may be designed for a specific computer the license you bought is not.
*hugs*
- Zeriab
P.s. let us know what works for you.
You do not have to buy RPG Maker again. (Except perhaps in the case where you have no information about your purchase)
Your activation code may work or it may not work.
If it does not work you have to send an email to Protexis about the matter.
We have not heard of any case where this did not work.
Remember that while the activation code may be designed for a specific computer the license you bought is not.
*hugs*
- Zeriab
P.s. let us know what works for you.