I have uninstalled/reinstalled the program multiple times and even redownloaded the installer several times, but every single time I've tried to activate CDR 2021 the damn program crashes. This is the order of events. I install the software, open it, click the button to activate it, enter my serial number, hit activate & then POOF the Corel screen is disappeared in a cloud of smoke. I try it several times w/ the exact same results then uninstall the damn thing and try again by starting from the top.
Help please! I've had CorelDRAW since v.3 and I have never encountered a problem like this when upgrading. I'm at wit's end. None of my colleagues have had any issues when installing 2021 and they claim it's their favorite version in years. I'd love to make that judgement for myself but it's very difficult to do when I can't activate the program. Looks like I'll be sticking to using my trusty 2020 until I can resolve this problem.
I recommend that you contact the Corel Customer Support team directly, as they will be able to best help you to troubleshoot the issue.Contact options are available from the Support page on www.corel.com.Sharon
It’s apparent that everyone has this issue through the last two versions of Corel 2020 and 2021. I’m computer savvy and even completed a #2 benchmark Creator PC with fresh install of Corel 2021 and same junk. Corel crashed on me yesterday by changing a simple text to plastic effect and numerous times saving or exporting large files. Please do tell Corel, What’s The Fix? Not tech service, what’s the fix? Argh!!!!!
No everyone has not had this issue, most did not. What system specs?
Fresh built AMD I9, NVM 2TB, 128 GB 3600 RAM, RTX 2070 Graphics, Windows 10 Pro. Computer is benchmarked #2 for rendering.
AMD and Corel do not play well together, known issues for well over a decade.
What do you do most, 2D, 3D or video rendering?
I'm assuming a laptop, if so can you disable onboard video?