ok, finally went to install and update X6 via the internet. what a drag/problem I knew this would be... so here goes.
Installed the intial X6 fine, got email for 90 days tech support etc..I guess it activated and sent serial to my account/corel. ..went to update to 6.1...seemed to install fine... seemed to see something about getting a STANDARD membership. So figured..ok...going great... well.... went to install 6.2 and the problem started.
now it says I don't have a level of membership or something? cannot install 6.2 or the hotfix after.
I will contact customer support when I get a moment, but wondering if anybody knows why this is happening. such a drag jumping through hoops just to UPDATE my software. I don't care about the extra MEMBER features...I want the FIXES...which should install if member status is FINE or NOT FINE.
I might just stick with X5 as it is working fine...i.e. doesn't BOMB when UPDATING TEXT of prior version files, new way of powerclip annoyance etc.
Like Stefan says, check your Corel account and see what serial number has been activated for X6.Chances are that you have used the wrong password or something when trying to activate X6.2, and therefore Corel doesn't recognize you.
Hmmm, How can I fix this?
Not knowing how Corel's new Membership thing worked, I installed CorelDraw X6 on my system at work using the boxed version our company bought. When I signed in I used my personal email address because I didn't want my Corel email blocked by the company spam filter (which sometimes happens).
Afterward, I bought CorelDraw X6 for use at home, and I used my personal email again.
What I would like to do is have the work installation refer to my work email address. How do I change the default email address related to the copy I have on my work system? Or does it even matter?
Thanks
I don't think it matters, Frank.
If you already have installed both and they work, then everything is fine.Without knowing, I suspect you have to contact Corel to split your account in two.
Hope this is in the right place, but I have a issue with membership & updates. I've been a Corel user since ver 2. I'm sitting with a bit of a dilemma. I now teach (for free) graphics to youngsters and silver surfers in a small village just up the road from where I live in Wales. The problem is I have 10 workstations with ligit Corel X6 + PhotoShop which have no internet access or the ability to connect whatsoever as they are to far from the exchange. How the heck am I supposed to update/patch Corel if none of the units have the ability to connect to the internet. This community spent allot of hard earned money to purchase their software and it looks as if I am going to stop teaching just because corel decided we have to be members to download anything .... Just because I purchased a peugeot doesn't mean I have to become a member to drive it or get it serviced .... I'm really upset
PooManUK said: Hope this is in the right place, but I have a issue with membership & updates. I've been a Corel user since ver 2. I'm sitting with a bit of a dilemma. I now teach (for free) graphics to youngsters and silver surfers in a small village just up the road from where I live in Wales. The problem is I have 10 workstations with ligit Corel X6 + PhotoShop which have no internet access or the ability to connect whatsoever as they are to far from the exchange. How the heck am I supposed to update/patch Corel if none of the units have the ability to connect to the internet. This community spent allot of hard earned money to purchase their software and it looks as if I am going to stop teaching just because corel decided we have to be members to download anything .... Just because I purchased a peugeot doesn't mean I have to become a member to drive it or get it serviced .... I'm really upset
Now,
We were not able to update before either if we did not have an internet connection. We always had to go online, download the SP and install it. I believe I read an official recomendation by Corel about this situation of yours. No worries as it will possible.
Its still holiday season for Corel in Canada
Stefan Lindblad said:Its still holiday season for Corel in Canada
That's not fair. The customer service MUST work in shifts, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, whether holidays or not.
At least, in Brazil, that's how big companies who have respect for their users work.
Canada is really a first world country?
Silvio Win said: Its still holiday season for Corel in Canada That's not fair. The customer service MUST work in shifts, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, whether holidays or not. At least, in Brazil, that's how big companies who have respect for their users work. Canada is really a first world country? [/quote] Almost everyone does the same. In Spain, for example, you will have only health emergency or car accident. Especially this year, most companies do not work in 24th and 31th, therefore, only have three days to work, so it's better to have two weeks for the holidays. Since also coincide with school holidays, many families take the opportunity to enjoy a family vacation together. Moreover, as there are very few who work at that time, calls usually very few. In our countries, usually work even on Christmas.
Canada is really a first world country? [/quote]
Almost everyone does the same. In Spain, for example, you will have only health emergency or car accident. Especially this year, most companies do not work in 24th and 31th, therefore, only have three days to work, so it's better to have two weeks for the holidays. Since also coincide with school holidays, many families take the opportunity to enjoy a family vacation together. Moreover, as there are very few who work at that time, calls usually very few. In our countries, usually work even on Christmas.
Taxi drivers, crews of airplanes, hotels and restaurants, firemen, doctors, police, hospitals, telephone services, cinemas, theaters, TV, internet, etc.. etc.. etc .... the list is long. Very, very long. These folks are not entitled to enjoy the holidays? If any of these were not at job, how could you enjoy your vacation / holidays? Always have someone at work to ensure your leisure or emergency need. That's why they invented the work shift.
Silivio I worked for DuPont as a electrician for for over 39 years. and got 3 Christmas's off in that time. I do know what it's like to work holidays, but that doesn't make it any better when you have small kids at home that you don't get to watch there little faces light up when they see what Santa brought them. After my kids had grown up and a few other people also would work someone's shift so they could be home with there kids. And here you won't find a movie open to go to and every one is on some type of reduced work force. ( Life in the fast lane.) There's nothing that could make me happier than to know my family is happy, so people do work holidays
Happy Holidays, George