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Posted 18/08/2011 - 23:00
Who is going to check?
If you want to stay at the save side you should make sure that you only run one copy at a time.
If you want to stay at the save side you should make sure that you only run one copy at a time.
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Posted 18/08/2011 - 23:18
Cisco wrote:
I've been told by a software supplier that I can't install LR3 on my PC and my laptop, unless I buy 2 licences !
Anyone know otherwise ? I can't afford that and I need my lappy when travelling
Microsoft allow it with W7, so why not Adobe ??
I've been told by a software supplier that I can't install LR3 on my PC and my laptop, unless I buy 2 licences !
Anyone know otherwise ? I can't afford that and I need my lappy when travelling
Microsoft allow it with W7, so why not Adobe ??
Supplier is talking nonsense. This is from the FAQ on the Adobe site:
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How many computers are covered by a single license of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3?
Subject to the terms of the software license agreement, the primary user of the computer on which Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 is installed may install a second copy of the software for his or her exclusive use on either a portable computer or a computer located at his or her home, provided that the software on the second computer is not used at the same time as the software on the primary computer. Lightroom is sold as multiplatform software, which means it can be installed on either Mac OS X or Windows.
How many computers are covered by a single license of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3?
Subject to the terms of the software license agreement, the primary user of the computer on which Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 is installed may install a second copy of the software for his or her exclusive use on either a portable computer or a computer located at his or her home, provided that the software on the second computer is not used at the same time as the software on the primary computer. Lightroom is sold as multiplatform software, which means it can be installed on either Mac OS X or Windows.
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Posted 18/08/2011 - 23:30
Anvh wrote:
Who is going to check?
If you want to stay at the save side you should make sure that you only run one copy at a time.
Who is going to check?
If you want to stay at the save side you should make sure that you only run one copy at a time.
Adobe check via the internet how many times the serial no has been used to activate the software. Without activation it will only run as a trial.
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 07:07
bforbes wrote:
Adobe check via the internet how many times the serial no has been used to activate the software. Without activation it will only run as a trial.
Adobe check via the internet how many times the serial no has been used to activate the software. Without activation it will only run as a trial.
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 09:25
I know adobe allow you to instsall photoshop cs5.1 extended on a maximum of 2 computers as i bought it on monday and have registered it successfully on 2 computers using my online account so i woud think its the same for lightroom - if you go to purchase it direct from adobe they have online help and they will be able to answer your question.
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 10:07
Anvh wrote:
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
All I know is it would let me use the Serial number a third time even on the same router. I therfore had to Deacivate the software on one machine in order to get it working on another.
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 14:22
bforbes wrote:
All I know is it would let me use the Serial number a third time even on the same router. I therfore had to Deacivate the software on one machine in order to get it working on another.
Anvh wrote:
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
All I know is it would let me use the Serial number a third time even on the same router. I therfore had to Deacivate the software on one machine in order to get it working on another.
There is no option to deactivate Lightroom, and I've loaded my one copy about 5 times after reloading a PC/Laptop.
Photoshop et al are different, they will allow a third installation only once one of the two previous installs has been deactivated. This of course is not possible if a HDD dies and is replaced. The remedy then is to call Adobe (Telephone numbers appear during the activation process).
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 15:25
Mannesty wrote:
There is no option to deactivate Lightroom, and I've loaded my one copy about 5 times after reloading a PC/Laptop.
Photoshop et al are different, they will allow a third installation only once one of the two previous installs has been deactivated. This of course is not possible if a HDD dies and is replaced. The remedy then is to call Adobe (Telephone numbers appear during the activation process).
bforbes wrote:
All I know is it would let me use the Serial number a third time even on the same router. I therfore had to Deacivate the software on one machine in order to get it working on another.
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I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
All I know is it would let me use the Serial number a third time even on the same router. I therfore had to Deacivate the software on one machine in order to get it working on another.
There is no option to deactivate Lightroom, and I've loaded my one copy about 5 times after reloading a PC/Laptop.
Photoshop et al are different, they will allow a third installation only once one of the two previous installs has been deactivated. This of course is not possible if a HDD dies and is replaced. The remedy then is to call Adobe (Telephone numbers appear during the activation process).
Have to agree with this as I too have installed lightroom and re-installed quite a few times without issue whereas photoshop has the deactivate option
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 18:24
Sorry your right, thinking about Elements 9 
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 19:49
Anvh wrote:
Who is going to check?
If you want to stay at the save side you should make sure that you only run one copy at a time.
Who is going to check?
If you want to stay at the save side you should make sure that you only run one copy at a time.
They check when u register, otherwise it's just a trial, and they know which computer because u send additional machine specific data each time
Therefore re-installing on the same machine(s) won't cause a problem, but a third (new) machine will ! They aint stupid !!
The supplier has now admitted he made a mistake ! Won't be buying from him then !!!
Much cheaper if u don't go to Abobe directly
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Last Edited by Cisco on 19/08/2011 - 19:49
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 20:48
Cisco wrote:
because u send additional machine specific data each time
because u send additional machine specific data each time
Oh really, where does it says you give permission to do that?
Also i update my pc quite frequently so if it was true my activation will be long over due by now
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Last Edited by Anvh on 19/08/2011 - 20:51
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 20:56
MAC addresses don't change that often and neither does your machine name.
It doesn't necessarily say you give permission, it's possible you agree to it in the depths of the Terms and conditions or licence agreement. It would surprise me very much if there's no simple way to identify your key and your computer.
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It doesn't necessarily say you give permission, it's possible you agree to it in the depths of the Terms and conditions or licence agreement. It would surprise me very much if there's no simple way to identify your key and your computer.
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 22:35
Anvh wrote:
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
bforbes wrote:
Adobe check via the internet how many times the serial no has been used to activate the software. Without activation it will only run as a trial.
Adobe check via the internet how many times the serial no has been used to activate the software. Without activation it will only run as a trial.
I know but you can say you've unstalled it from the other computer for example.
And if you use a router the IP will be the same for the laptop and the PC.
Most people in the UK have dynamic IPs anyway. My IP changes regularly.
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Posted 19/08/2011 - 22:35
bretti_kivi wrote:
MAC addresses don't change that often and neither does your machine name.
It doesn't necessarily say you give permission, it's possible you agree to it in the depths of the Terms and conditions or licence agreement. It would surprise me very much if there's no simple way to identify your key and your computer.
Bret
MAC addresses don't change that often and neither does your machine name.
It doesn't necessarily say you give permission, it's possible you agree to it in the depths of the Terms and conditions or licence agreement. It would surprise me very much if there's no simple way to identify your key and your computer.
Bret
Exactly !! It's your MAC address that identifies you ! Every machine has a unique one ! even your phone !! It's not your IP that they record, it's your MAC !
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Anyone know otherwise ? I can't afford that and I need my lappy when travelling
Microsoft allow it with W7, so why not Adobe ??
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