This IS the Avid L2: [Avid-L2] Re: Last Chance - XDV $ XPRO to MC Promo

You're probably right. My dongle is from 2002, but looking at old e-mails from Avid, I see that it was last updated in October of 2007. (I just read through my archived e-mails related to dongle update issues. It's starting to come back to me, like a dream.)

So I went straight to the shelf with my Xpress DV and Xpress Pro Avid boxes. I was positive that's where I put the dongle. I found all the books, installer DVDs and documentation. I found DVD backups of every Avid-related software download. I found the little bubble-wrap pouch that the dongle came in. I found the plastic card with SN# and ID that used to be attached to the dongle. But no dongle. I scanned the shelf with a flashlight for a glint of purple hiding in the corner. No dice.

Hmmm. I must have stored it in a super important place where it couldn't ever be lost.

When I die and my kids are cleaning out my crap, it'll turn up (underneath the Newton). For now, I guess I'll go the deactivation route when necessary, as suggested by Michael H.

Thanks. Take care -- Mark
markblockedit.com

--- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "johnrobmoore" <bigfish@...> wrote:
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> Don't you already have a dongle from your previous system. Ife so why not keep the dongle which makes moving from one system to the other quicker in my opinion. I would think your old system had a dongle which should be updateable although there was some talk that some dongles are just to old. Or that might have been something my wife told me. I think it was mentioned in a recent thread though.
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> --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, Michael Hancock <mhancockeditor@> wrote:
> >
> > Install away. When you want to go from one system to another either
> > deactivate your software from within Avid or open the Avid License Control
> > and deactivate from there. You will need an internet connection to
> > deactivate.
> >
> > On Jun 4, 2013, at 6:31 PM, MarkB <eatapc@> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > As an old Xpress DV and Xpress Pro owner, I decided this was too good to
> > pass up. Installed it on my MacBook Pro over the weekend.
> >
> > I've been exclusively on FCP since 2007 (Avid stuff prior to that since
> > 1992), so it's time to get my Avid chops back in shape.
> >
> > Dumb question: As I don't need a dongle now, is there an issue with
> > installing Media Composer on both my laptop and my desktop computers?
> > (Obviously not to be used simultaneously.)
> >
> > Thanks! -- Mark Block
> > markblockedit.com
> >
> > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "mariannamontague" <marianna_montague@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > this also applies to XDV owners too.
> > >
> > > Marianna
> > >
> > > --- In Avid-L2@yahoogroups.com, "mariannamontague" <marianna_montague@>
> > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > One last ping/reminder........
> > > >
> > > > Xpress DV and Xpress Pro owners...... This is your last chance to
> > upgrade your Xpress Pro (Mac or PC) license to Media Composer 6.5 AND get
> > Media Composer 7 at No Charge for ONLY $499 US MSRP.
> > > >
> > > > You must take advantage of this promo by June 30th 2013.
> > > >
> > > > After June 30th - the upgrades will no longer be available - end of
> > life for good. :) so no emailing with a sob story if you forget to upgrade
> > or you didn't get off the dime.
> > > >
> > > > View my blog post with the deets at:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.avidblogs.com/media-composer-7-avid-xpress-pro-upgrade/
> > > >
> > > > I know many of you have dongles lying around, in a drawer or in some
> > box collecting dust. Brush it off - its worth it... you get Media Composer
> > 6.5 ( $999 value) and an upgrade to Media Composer 7 ( $299 value) for JUST
> > $499 US MSRP.
> > > >
> > > > The blog directs you to where you can buy............
> > > >
> > > > Ping me with questions......
> > > >
> > > > Marianna
> > > > marianna.montague@
> > > >
> > >
> >
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