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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/27 05:15:34 (permalink)
If you are not activating DPro via the Command Center, run DPro either stand alone or in SONAR as administrator and enter the credentials for the synth. Make sure to use a recent set, pre v1.5 credentials will not work in v1.5.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/27 06:09:47 (permalink)
I completely uninstalled Dim Pro and re-installed it via CCC. It still tells me my evaluation period has expired and suggests registering it online. However, if I attempt to register it, the web page comes back and says it's already registered - and helpfully offers me the registration code to enter. Said registration code is then not accepted, says it's invalid. So I just don't use Dim Pro anymore, it's not worth the bother.
 
Sorry to the OP for the thread detour! I guess the tie-in that makes this relevant is that copy-protection may be a help to vendors but it never, ever does any favors for customers.


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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/27 10:57:07 (permalink)
Thanks Bit    I hadn't thought to ask @ Sony. I can give that a try since Magix is so slow at responding.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/28 00:54:47 (permalink)
I had a problem with Sony Spectral Layers quite a while ago.  Seems like the serial that showed up on the program was one digit shy of what was required... tried doing an online install, offline install with no luck.  SIX WEEKS after dealing with Magix online support which couldn't solve the issue and when I got thru to their phone support who couldn't fix it either, I got a reply on their forum from (I think) the guy that helped write the program, and sent me a fix... voila, back in business.  
If u still have issues, post your dilemma on their forum in detail, and maybe a Sony programmer will see it and send you a fix.  I'll  have to go back in my archives and see how my issue was solved if you still have problems.

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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/28 11:13:30 (permalink)
Thanks Maarkr. I still cannot open CDA 5.2. When I attempt to insert my serial number (which BTW worked/works on my old XP Pentium 4 PC)in the first window ( I assume that is activtation), I get the "error- invalid serial number" message. All 3 my Sony products are registered at both Sony and Magix with their original Sony serial numbers.
     I have posted on the Magix forum and a guy (rraud) has responded, but none of his suggestions has helped yet. Magix still has not responded to my 2nd support ticket.
     Magix did respond to my first support ticket, which was about my "CDA Trial expiration". I am deleting the licensing folder periodically to be able to insert the serial number. I even tried installing from my original CDA 5 disc, but get a message that "this app won't run on my PC". So, I've used the Magix download and/or the last Sony update for CDA 5.2
 
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/28 11:45:28 (permalink)
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I completely uninstalled Dim Pro and re-installed it via CCC. It still tells me my evaluation period has expired and suggests registering it online. However, if I attempt to register it, the web page comes back and says it's already registered - and helpfully offers me the registration code to enter. Said registration code is then not accepted, says it's invalid. So I just don't use Dim Pro anymore, it's not worth the bother.
 
Sorry to the OP for the thread detour! I guess the tie-in that makes this relevant is that copy-protection may be a help to vendors but it never, ever does any favors for customers.



Hi Bit (sorry OP), if you still want to give DP a go, take a look HERE (my thread) . I ran into a similar issue and got it resolved - maybe it will help.
 
BTW, CD Pro 6 here and it loaded and is working fine for me. (at least some relevance to the OP :)

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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/28 12:48:02 (permalink)
No problem, Wren. "Share the wealth" is my stance on forum use. It's not like I'll forget...LOL
 
 
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/28 17:02:05 (permalink)
Thanks, fwrend. Didn't work, but thanks for sharing.


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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/29 17:11:09 (permalink)
Regarding CDA 5.2, I had a very similar issue as the OP when moving to a new computer, and could never get it resolved. I recall it also involved serial number changes from B5 to B6. This was long before Sony selling to Magix. I know that's not what you want to hear, but it was the sad reality at that time, so I switched to using the full version of Cakewalk's Pyro Audio Creator, which was still available then. I think you can only buy the LE version now.
 
Regarding Dim Pro, the problem may be related to confusion between multiple licenses if you purchased and installed Dim Pro separately prior to it being included as part of Sonar, starting with version 8. If you installed the one that came with Sonar, you now have two copies and they have separate licenses/registration codes. I ran into this problem too. I don't recall specifically what I did, but I think it may be as simple as using the right registration code for a given copy. Hope this helps.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/29 17:32:26 (permalink)
Thanks ptheisen. I basically wondered if I could get CDA5.2 to work on my main desktop and retire/get rid of the old P4 XP PC, which I only use for making CD copies when I sell 'em. I suppose an answer or workaround is headed my way....
RE Dim Pro; I bought it then got free/included ones and had to figure out which was which....
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/31 01:33:24 (permalink)
Here's what I did to register mine... substitute your named CDA directory in place of my SLPro.  I think the key was to have the proper version for the license or it won't work (the license below was for my SLPro).  If it doesn't work, try a different version, prob the latest.  I may be able to find a link to a CDA version that may work with your license.
 
1/ Open the Windows registry (Win+R, regedit, ENTER) and go to :
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Sony Creative Software\SpectraLayers Pro\3.0\License
2/ Delete the "License" folder.
3/ Make sure you have the latest version 3.0.29 or else it won't work.
4/ Once you made sure you have 3.0.29, try to register again.

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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/07/31 11:30:26 (permalink)
I do not have Spectral Layers (it would be great to have it), so I'm not sure what you're suggesting that I do for CD Architect 5.2     I have done steps 1 and 2, quite a few times.
 
   I do have the latest version of CDA and have tried dozens of times, going through those steps. I can get to the page where I enter my serial number, when I open CDA, but that is where things stop.
   I enter my serial # and get "invalid serial #"  message. It says my serial number should start with B6 not B5. B5 is my original # and entering B6 with the other 18 numbers, gets the same error message.
   This where I'm stuck.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/09 18:42:22 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2017/08/09 21:20:55
Magix wrote me back and asked for a screenshot (which I couldn't do for some reason). I sent them photos of my original owner's manual and the screenshot they'd asked for(yesterday).
Today they sent me a new serial number starting with B6, saying the old one wouldn't work with version 5.2.
 
I opened CDA, inserted this new serial and voila' !!
All's well, that ends well.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/09 22:20:27 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby cclarry 2017/08/09 22:30:52
I couldn't remember when I started this thread and checked just now....
5 weeks!   At least it's solved now..........
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/10 17:11:10 (permalink)
YAY! Now you'll have to burn a CD for the car, just to have a souvenir of your CDA adventure. Every time you play it, you'll remember why you hate upgrading computers and swear to never do it again.


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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/10 18:15:05 (permalink)
LOL   Exactly!   I have already started thinking about finding a new way to burn CD's, knowing that road will end.
It might inspire me to upload the album and let go of the "hardware" and shipping altogether! LOL
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/18 17:36:17 (permalink)
Thanks for bringing this here and getting it solved so we can do the same. Boom!
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/18 17:37:43 (permalink)
My pleasure. I get so much from all of you, that this is "easy" to do in return.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/19 01:45:23 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby pentimentosound 2017/08/19 11:09:50
I finally found my CD Architect 5.2 Software in a box in the garage.  I went to the Magix website and then I went to the register a product page and entered the serial number and it gave me the download file to CD Architect 5.2 to  install as well as a link to download the manual.
 
Nice to have the software again.
 
 
 

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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/19 11:12:39 (permalink)
Did you have any issues opening/running it? My issue was that I only had the CDA 5 serial number that came with my original purchase and though I updated years ago, I didn't get a new (required) serial, till Magix sent me one.
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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/19 19:11:33 (permalink)
pentimentosound
 
Did you have any issues opening/running it? My issue was that I only had the CDA 5 serial number that came with my original purchase and though I updated years ago, I didn't get a new (required) serial, till Magix sent me one.
Michael




Nope, no issues with installing it or opening it as my Serial began with B6.  As I said, when I registered the Serial number with Magix, and they gave me the option do download the software and download the manual.  I was so shocked that they offered me the download files.  I purchased Sound Forge 8 back in 2005 and CD Architect 5.2(a) was bundled with it.
 
I tested the software and it worked just as it did when I purchased it initially many years ago.  I purchased CD Architect 5.2(a) and Sony Sound forge 8 at the same time, but now, there is no reason for my to attempt to install Sound forge 8.
 
I went into the software this morning, looked under the Help tab and selected the updates link. It took me back to the Magix page where I selected downloads.  I entered the Serial number I had for CD Architect 5.2(a) and I was presented with a download optiom for CD Architect 5.2 (ii). This downloadable file happened to be version 5.2(d) (Build 240) and it came with a new serial number, however, I didn't need to enter the serial number as I just installed the update over top of the version previously installed.   I guess if I uninstall the software and performed a new install with version(d), I would have needed the new serial number given along with the download.
 
I am not sure of the difference between Version (A) and (D), however,  I am great to have it, as version (d) is the latest version of the software.
 
Thanks for starting this post pentimentosound and I am glad you were able to resolve your problem as well.
post edited by Jesse G - 2017/08/20 05:10:50

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Re: I can't activate my CD Architect 5.2 on new PC 2017/08/19 19:55:47 (permalink)
I'm glad too!
 
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