First of all, we're old Sound Forge users, but when our last 32bit computer died, we needed a cheaper replacement. Downloaded trial from the Magix site and it was an adequate replacement. So, we bought it here and that's when the install nightmare started. Here's how to install this if you've been using the Magix trial.
1. Create an account at Sony Creative if you don't already have one.
2. You should have an account at Magix from the trial download.
3. Log into your Sony Creative account and past the serial number in at the bottom of your registered software screen. There will be space for your unregistered software at the end of the list.
4. This shoots you to a totally blank screen at the Magix site.
5. Wait a minute or two.
6. Log into the Magix site and your new software should show up underneath the listing for your trial software. AND since this is an older version, it will also update you to the latest version of Magix Audio Studio Studio 10
7. This is the version you should download and install.
Okay - now comes the tricky part:
Once you install the software from Magix, you may get a looping serial number screen. Getting rid of this requires editing your registry. If you are a PC novice CALL MAGIX SUPPORT and let them help you.
If you are fairly secure digging in your Registry follow these instructions, but first a disclaimer. I take no responsibility if you don't know what you're doing with your Registry and wind up killing, maiming, or otherwise damaging your computer. You break it, it's your responsibility. If you're not sure, wait til the computer friend/child/acquaintance - and we all have one - comes by. Or pay someone to do it. Even I hesitate to mess with the Registry.
1. Click start button.
2. In the search space right above the start button type regedit.
3. You are looking for a file folder. Only look on the left hand side of Registry.
4. It is located under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE>SOFTWARE>Wow6432Node> and then under either Sony Creative or Sony Software, you'll find a folder for Audio Studio then your version - 10. Under 10, and only on the left hand side will you see the folder LICENSE.
5. Double check it is listed under Audio Studio 10 and not under any other Sony Creative program.
6. Delete the folder LICENSE. (If you don't see it under 10, you're looking at the wrong side of the screen. Look left.)
7. Start your program and a new registration screen should appear.
8. Copy and paste your registration number and you're good to go.
Again, a warning. Messing with your Registry can cause your computer to fail. If you don't know what you're doing, register the software at Magix and let them walk you through it.
Kenneth Hudacsko
Ron A B
MoMadison