DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

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DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostMon Mar 15, 2021 8:41 am

Hi, untill yesterday I used davinci studio version. Today it asks for activation key and after entering it gives error. I CAN'T WORK ANYMORE!

Please help!

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Re: DAVINCI doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostMon Mar 15, 2021 8:46 am

Before giving the error it say "no activations left"...but it's crazy because I have the activation code and used until yesterday!
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Re: DAVINCI doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostMon Mar 15, 2021 8:47 am

I use the software with my colleague, the activation key should be ok for 2 uses, but after my colleague activated it i can't use it anymore. Don't know how to do
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Re: DAVINCI doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostMon Mar 15, 2021 9:14 am

What happens if I try to reinstall an older version? Does it make sense? I will lose the databases when reinstalling?? I am so frustrated....
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Re: DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostMon Mar 15, 2021 2:44 pm

No option to deactivate your previous license registrations?
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Re: DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostMon Mar 15, 2021 3:37 pm

Going back a version won't help here.

Normally what happens is a third activation will automatically de-activate the first, the fourth will de-activate the second, and so on.

Sometimes that automatic de-activation fails, so it is always best to do that manually from the Help menu ahead of time.
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Re: DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostTue Mar 16, 2021 6:16 am

Try to activate again. It should allow it and auto cancel the previous two activations.
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Re: DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostTue Mar 16, 2021 7:52 am

Peter Chamberlain wrote:Try to activate again. It should allow it and auto cancel the previous two activations.


When I enter the key it fails...I will try again now and tell you. Thank everyone for help.

I am still blocked now and can't work...isn't that ansurd?!
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Re: DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostWed Mar 17, 2021 8:59 am

What happens if I unsinstall my 17 studio version and install the free version? Do I risk to loose the databases??
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Re: DaVinci doesn't activate anymore and can't open it!!

PostWed Mar 17, 2021 9:01 am

Seems now the problem has been corrected. It says it has deactivated all the licenses and activated mine....wonder what will happen when my collegue will open it.

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