How many authorisations?

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:14 pm

Can I just authorise on one computer or two (like NI or Mackie Tracktion) or more?

creature · Post by **creature** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:18 pm

you can unlock on 2 machines, but the license states you can only run 1 copy at a time. Ableton are really good with unlocks. I am retiring one of my machines this week when the new one turns up and they have increased my unlock counter for me as I had run out.

blaugruen7 · Post by **blaugruen7** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:21 pm

i have heared you have even three.

Dexes · Post by **Dexes** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 2:44 pm

blaugruen7 wrote:i have heared you have even three.

The Licence agreement says you can install on 2 computers (i.e. if you have a powerful desktop for studio use & a laptop for live performances) but as creature said, you're only allowed to run 1 at a time (for more, you can purchase a discounted 2nd licence).

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 3:25 pm

That's fine - I just want a copy on my laptop too (but won't be literally at the same time)

Geezus · Post by **Geezus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:54 pm

what happens if I reformat or buy a new computer? I reformat my shit at least two or three times a year, combined with the fact that I have a desktop for studio use and a laptop for on the road stuff means I'll have to unlock this crap 4-6 times every year. WTF, I'm not buying extra licenses just because I reformat my computer, I should be able to install it however many times I like if I payed for it.

monkeyboy · Post by **monkeyboy** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:57 pm

Calm down Geezus, you might want to re-read creature's first reply to this thread and take a deep breath. You might then find that Ableton are pretty reasonable when it comes to these things.

Dexes · Post by **Dexes** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:10 pm

I meant if you want to run live simultainiosly on more than 1 machine you need an extra licence. Getting extra unlocks after reformating shouldn't be a problem. A short email to the support team explaining you reformated should do.

Geezus · Post by **Geezus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:24 pm

monkeyboy wrote:Calm down Geezus, you might want to re-read creature's first reply to this thread and take a deep breath. You might then find that Ableton are pretty reasonable when it comes to these things.

I WILL NOT CALM DOWN

Angstrom · Post by **Angstrom** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:25 pm

Geezus wrote:what happens if I reformat or buy a new computer? I reformat my shit at least two or three times a year, combined with the fact that I have a desktop for studio use and a laptop for on the road stuff means I'll have to unlock this crap 4-6 times every year. WTF, I'm not buying extra licenses just because I reformat my computer, I should be able to install it however many times I like if I payed for it.

If you paid for it, but you did not. because you are using a cracked version . remember?

Geezus · Post by **Geezus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:28 pm

Angstrom wrote:
Geezus wrote:what happens if I reformat or buy a new computer? I reformat my shit at least two or three times a year, combined with the fact that I have a desktop for studio use and a laptop for on the road stuff means I'll have to unlock this crap 4-6 times every year. WTF, I'm not buying extra licenses just because I reformat my computer, I should be able to install it however many times I like if I payed for it.
If you paid for it, but you did not. because you are using a cracked version . remember?

I already have the money set aside to pay for it like I said I would mr smart guy. clearly I wouldnt be making such a big deal about this if I already had it and was familiar with the policy. Also, bonus of using the cracked version is I DONT HAVE TO ASK PERMISSION TO INSTALL IT MORE THAN TWICE. Also, if I wasnt planning on paying for 8, then I obviously wouldn't give a shit about this policy either, would I?

Angstrom · Post by **Angstrom** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:33 pm

Geezus wrote:
If you paid for it, but you did not. because you are using a cracked version . remember?
I already have the money set aside to pay for it like I said I would mr smart guy. clearly I wouldnt be making such a big deal about this if I already had it and was familiar with the policy. Also, bonus of using the cracked version is I DONT HAVE TO ASK PERMISSION TO INSTALL IT MORE THAN TWICE. Also, if I wasnt planning on paying for 8, then I obviously wouldn't give a shit about this policy either, would I?

well, now don't I feel silly after you put me straight

Geezus · Post by **Geezus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:36 pm

Angstrom wrote:
Geezus wrote:
If you paid for it, but you did not. because you are using a cracked version . remember?
I already have the money set aside to pay for it like I said I would mr smart guy. clearly I wouldnt be making such a big deal about this if I already had it and was familiar with the policy. Also, bonus of using the cracked version is I DONT HAVE TO ASK PERMISSION TO INSTALL IT MORE THAN TWICE. Also, if I wasnt planning on paying for 8, then I obviously wouldn't give a shit about this policy either, would I?
well, now don't I feel silly after you put me straight

Angstrom · Post by **Angstrom** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:44 pm

and every post enlargens your failitude

Geezus · Post by **Geezus** » Wed Feb 18, 2009 6:52 pm

Angstrom wrote:and every post enlargens your failitude

I dont like to disappoint