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Jeff Harper
October 13th, 2008, 12:15 PM
I've been to sony's website but cannot seem to find info about transferring ownership of Vegas...anyone know where I should look?

I called Sony but they are closed today...thx

Renton Maclachlan
October 13th, 2008, 01:08 PM
Sony Creative Software can transfer the licence for you to the new owner. On the Sony site under customer services I think it is, there is a link to 'licence transfers'.

I've done it twice.

Jeff Harper
October 13th, 2008, 01:11 PM
Thanks, Renton. I'll go check it out.

Edward Troxel
October 13th, 2008, 01:14 PM
You can always just call Customer Service and they can help you do it. You may need to wait until tomorrow (as today's a holiday).

Jeff Harper
October 13th, 2008, 01:16 PM
Thanks Renton, I went and looked but for the life of me I can't find the link...search turned up nothing. I am obviously missing something!

Right Edward, they are closed today...

Renton Maclachlan
October 13th, 2008, 11:27 PM
Sorry about that Jeff. I wrote that some time ago on another site, and simply uplifted it thinking it still applied. But I just had a look myself and you're right, it is not there now.

I wonder why - or wonder if it is only there when a new version comes out.

I will be interested to know how you get on, as I've upgraded and transferred my licence every time a new version comes out.

Gilles Pialat
October 13th, 2008, 11:44 PM
Maybe you can try that:
Go to your Sony support page and choose " Category > Activation/Serial Number > Licence Transfers ".

Jeff Harper
October 14th, 2008, 04:41 AM
I'll call them today...there is no Activation link or category that I could find.

Gilles Pialat
October 14th, 2008, 04:52 AM
Why don't you try that I said ?

Jeff Harper
October 14th, 2008, 04:53 AM
I Did Try, There Is No Link Called Activation

Jeff Harper
October 14th, 2008, 07:27 AM
I was wrong. I went to the knowledgebase, found the category. It led to completely unrelated stuff. Please forget I brought this up. I'm calling them. Thanks for your help, everyone.

Renton Maclachlan
October 14th, 2008, 01:16 PM
Gillies: How do you get to that page in your thumbnail?

What are the steps from the home page of SonyCreativeSoftware.com?

I'm blowed if I can find what you've shown. I'd like to know for future reference - and it is good to have in the archives.

Gilles Pialat
October 14th, 2008, 01:27 PM
Gillies: How do you get to that page in your thumbnail?

What are the steps from the home page of SonyCreativeSoftware.com?


Go to My Account > My Support > Ask a question > Category > Activation > License Transfers.

Renton Maclachlan
October 15th, 2008, 08:51 PM
Thanks, got it. Sure is hidden away!

Jeff Harper
October 16th, 2008, 01:00 AM
FWIW, the phone call to customer support handled the transfer in almost no time.