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Casper_NZ
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Licensing Question

#1 Post by Casper_NZ » Fri Dec 23, 2011 11:29 pm

Hello

I was wondering if I purchase a license and then 6 months down the road decide to upgrade or purchase a new PC, is there an option to park my license and then transfer it to my new PC?, or will I have to buy a whole new license key?

Thank you

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Re: Licensing Question

#2 Post by Woodstock » Sat Dec 24, 2011 2:39 am

If you are only using one copy at a time, no need for a second key. Running it on both computers at the same time, well... then you need a second key.

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Re: Licensing Question

#3 Post by NutFlush920 » Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:40 pm

I understand the license key is universal between PC and Mac but, is it possible to install and use the same license key on mulitple computers in the home if only one instance of MakeMKV is being used at a time?

The reason I ask is becuase I have a Mac and my wife has a Windows 7 PC. I'd like to install and use MakeMKV on both just not at the same time. I never know what computer my wife might be using so I'm usually stuck using whichever she is not and can't afford to purchase 2 licenses.

I assume this is acceptible as long as I am only using the program on one computer at a time but, would like clarification if this is this acceptible under the license agreement and purchase of a serial key?

My primary reason for asking is becuase I love the software and think its a great tool. I used the previous beta key and it will be expiring in 2 days so figured, now is as good time as any to show my support and purchase a license key.

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Re: Licensing Question

#4 Post by NutFlush920 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 6:26 pm

Any thoughts? My beta key expired and am ready to pull the trigger and buy if what I'm trying to do is cool.

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Re: Licensing Question

#5 Post by crowfax » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:15 pm

I'm pretty sure the keys work between different OS' but I've never tried.

If you use and like MakeMKV you should buy it. If not, then you'll have to wait for a new beta key. Personally, after a day of testing I decided it was worth $50 to me, but as with all purchases it's a personal choice in the end.
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Re: Licensing Question

#6 Post by NutFlush920 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 8:07 pm

I agree, its a great program and I want to buy. Just need need to make sure I can use the same key on both computers at the same time without using the software at the same time.

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Re: Licensing Question

#7 Post by crowfax » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:39 pm

NutFlush920 wrote:Just need need to make sure I can use the same key on both computers at the same time without using the software at the same time.
99.9% sure you can.

Now hit that buy link! :mrgreen:
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Re: Licensing Question

#8 Post by mike admin » Wed Jan 04, 2012 3:32 pm

NutFlush920 wrote:Just need need to make sure I can use the same key on both computers at the same time without using the software at the same time.
Yes.

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Re: Licensing Question

#9 Post by NutFlush920 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:37 am

Fantastic news Mike. I'll be purchasing/showing my support this week. Keep up the great work

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Re: Licensing Question

#10 Post by NutFlush920 » Thu Jan 05, 2012 1:56 am

Just purchased. Thanks again!

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