I updated my computer to Windows 8 and it gave me no option about wanting a clean install. It just went ahead and made a clean install. All my programs had to be reinstalled. When I reinstalled CorelDRAW, it gives me the message that my application status can not be verified, even though I am registered and I can see the listing in my account at Corel.com. I am, therefore, unable to update the program. It is so frustrating, because I bought the DVD with book and I have the original DVD. Now, I have trouble getting any help from CorelDRAW because they want money to answer any questions whatsoever. Can anyone please help me sort this problem out?
Was your X6 an upgrade version? If so, you need the serial number from your previous version to prove eligibility for the upgrade and you will presumably need that again whenever you reinstall. You may possibly also need the DVD or download from the qualifying release.
I've not yet tried installing X6 on windows 8, but that's all I needed to install in windows 7.
Dear Harry:
Thank you for your reply. Yes, I've followed all the steps necessary to install CorelDRAW. I even paid money for a Corel technician to look at my install and confirm that it was done properly. I am having problem with the upgrade. It keeps giving me the same message, that it can't verify my install. I can't get Corel people to answer because, unless I pay cash, I am no longer important. Honestly, I have subscribed to Adobe and I am contemplating ditching Corel completely just for this one arrogant way of treating us. I can't even get an e-mail reply. I am forced to only use this avenue.
Sorry, for venting there.
Tiger
suku said:You are entitled to your opinions and I to mine
Hello Ronny,
Please stop making a habit of pulling out certain lines or words from a post and argue over them. I am sorry to see how you are getting so fixated over one line or one word, rather than looking at the post in its entirety. It takes time, effort and flexibility, to be able to see the whole picture. I sincerely urge you to try.
CorelDRAW isn't your personal product, that you have to get so worked up when you see some criticism about it. We both are users of a product, and it isn't necessary that the satisfaction levels have to be the same. There isn't a single product in the whole world that can boast of a 100% customer satisfaction.
I hope you can let this go here and move on with a smile If this is about winning an argument, OK, You win!! Cheers!!
I have still had my say, about the product. It does not personally reflect on you or anyone else. Honestly, I do not even harbor any anger towards the Corel employees, who show up on this forum on a regular basis. Matter of fact, I admire their courage and patience, especially when dealing with people like me
Everything needs some criticism to make it better. So, if my criticism will eventually help make CorelDRAW a better product, then I will continue to do so, even if am the only critic out there!
Hopefully, we can let it go at this!
See you around my friend.
Hi Suku
With all due respect, if you type nonsense like "Considering Adobe Illustrator is wise decision. Its is a far more superior program." into a COREL FORUM where everyone is here because they use Corel products and 99% of the time - by choice... we don't need to hear that kind of crap. We are all here to help one another with Corel products.
If Adobe Illustrator is so great then why are you using CorelDraw at all and why are you bothering to visit the CorelDraw.com forums? If you visit a Ford forum and start telling them Chevy is vastly superior to Ford...watch the reaction you get! They'll tell you where to go very quickly.
Best regards,Brian.
Guess it's a free for all now!! Have fun
Hello suku; Most of us here make a living with Corel and we are with it for good or bad, and bad mouthing the programs is not helping fix anything. For me it's like a marriage good or bad, but if you are not happy get a divorce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Thoughts George