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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2019, 09:50:54 AM »
"Perpetual" is literal.  Adesk is legally obligated to provide authentication codes until the heat death of the universe.  That doesn't mean that they have to provide support for Acad 2005 under whatever OS platform is available in 2525, but they do have to provide the correct authorization codes for any legal purchaser who did not upgrade.  That's true until Adesk folds it tent and creeps quietly into the night of bankruptcy.

THIS ^^^^^

@Keith - who told you that Autodesk has "stopped issuing activations"?
That is wrong.

I don't recall now, its been a while. It was through the Autodesk website.

In order to get back to work, I restored an old drive and was able to use the software … until this weekend. Windows pushed out an update and AutoCAD no longer works … again!!

I've obtained an email address for their technical support and I sent a request. So far no response, but I didn't expect an answer right away.

Regardless, I only have 5 days before AutoCAD stops working completely and I am right in the middle of 3 projects and I was informed I will be receiving two more in the next week.
hmm, new hard drive and temp installs of everything??
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #16 on: March 13, 2019, 05:44:38 PM »
I can't believe it! I heard back from Autodesk and this time they provided an activation code that worked. Some dear soul named Juliette L. Don't know who that is, but she just made me a happy camper ..
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #17 on: March 13, 2019, 05:48:35 PM »
If you can find out the last name, we can all spam send her THANK YOU notes.


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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #18 on: March 13, 2019, 05:50:52 PM »
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I tried to get a developer license a couple of times and was denied because I'm not going to sell the software ( internal use ). Thought that was kinda strange since they would get 6 more customers if we took their route.



Interesting. Could you not do what you needed to do in 30 days with a trial?

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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #19 on: March 13, 2019, 07:38:53 PM »
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I tried to get a developer license a couple of times and was denied because I'm not going to sell the software ( internal use ). Thought that was kinda strange since they would get 6 more customers if we took their route.



Interesting. Could you not do what you needed to do in 30 days with a trial?


I know that I’ve been developing one package for about 2 years. Some things just take time.
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #20 on: July 17, 2019, 02:28:59 PM »
I just got this in the mail from a VAR.... (bolding mine)

"Beginning August 31, 2019, Autodesk will end support for versions 2010 and earlier and ask that you upgrade to a supported version. You may continue to use your product if it is already installed, however Autodesk will no longer provide support, including re-activation, for these versions. "

That seems like a lawsuit just waiting to happen, 
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #21 on: July 17, 2019, 04:29:44 PM »
I just got this in the mail from a VAR.... (bolding mine)

"Beginning August 31, 2019, Autodesk will end support for versions 2010 and earlier and ask that you upgrade to a supported version. You may continue to use your product if it is already installed, however Autodesk will no longer provide support, including re-activation, for these versions. "

That seems like a lawsuit just waiting to happen,


Yeouch! I understand the lack of support. They should just disable the activation server and return TRUE for those older versions.

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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2019, 04:39:59 PM »
Yeah, and now they have deactivated it yet again.

I must have access to the software that I legitimately have a perpetual license to operate.

Screw it, I'm going nuclear .. it's their fault. and I'll be happy to see them in court should it come to that.
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #23 on: October 10, 2019, 12:30:52 PM »
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They should just disable the activation server and return TRUE for those older versions.


But that does not align with their goal of having all customers on rental, for steady, predictable income.

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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #24 on: October 10, 2019, 05:06:02 PM »
 I received an email from Autodesk today. Basically telling me that they could not open a case for me.
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #25 on: October 10, 2019, 06:19:23 PM »
I hope I sent something to your e-mail if not e-mail me and I can help.

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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #26 on: October 10, 2019, 06:23:22 PM »
Me: I've been using this software on the same Windows 10 PC for four years without issue until last December.
Rep: I see where we have activated it three times in the last year.
Me: Yes, every so often it just reports that it isn't activated.
Rep: That is a problem with using it on Windows 10. We don't support Windows 10 with that version.
Me: I don't want support, I want to use it.
Rep: Yes, you have a license to use it and are free to use it. We don't provide activation codes because it is not supported.
Me: But I can't use it without an activation code.
Rep: Microsoft has broken the licensing and we don't support that. We no longer issue activation codes on unsupported, end-of-life software.
Me: How can I get it to work?
Rep: Please check the Autodesk website to find a reseller in your area.

Um .. no

and they wonder why people check the nearest hack/crack/warez website for the latest version … because why? They will simply take your money and then claim too bad too sad.

I say don't sell something you aren't prepared to allow users to actually use for the duration of the time you have said they can use it.

and to think once upon a time I would defend your stupid ass for some of the things you have done.

Now where is that hack/crack/warez website <smdh>
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #27 on: October 10, 2019, 09:37:06 PM »
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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #28 on: October 10, 2019, 10:00:45 PM »
If Microsoft did something to break the licensing, it seems like a legitimate reason. A crappy deal.
In any case, there are alternative products out there

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Re: Activation issue rant
« Reply #29 on: October 10, 2019, 11:08:23 PM »
If Microsoft did something to break the licensing, it seems like a legitimate reason. A crappy deal.
In any case, there are alternative products out there


That’s the excuse eh... reason.
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