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
Tiger Naeem said: I am an old timer and I been with computers from Apple ][ and IBM PC days, when MS-DOS and PC-DOS ... ...There is always this temptation that I should start using AI, but then there is this guilt, like I am cheating on my spouse. Yet, my spouse is asking me to pay her just to talk to her. That right there is where my feelings get hurt.
I am an old timer and I been with computers from Apple ][ and IBM PC days, when MS-DOS and PC-DOS ...
...There is always this temptation that I should start using AI, but then there is this guilt, like I am cheating on my spouse. Yet, my spouse is asking me to pay her just to talk to her. That right there is where my feelings get hurt.
Hello Tiger,
Glad you could appreciate my views. And, if you must marry, then make sure you can afford the alimony!!
I was delighted to read that you are from the same era as I! Your words brought back memories of DOS days. Pun intended!! Hope it does not come as a disappointment that the quote "Loyalty makes sense only if both sides value it", was not quoted by any famous personality. It is just my own personal reflection on my experiences in life.
I remember working with another desktop publishing software, Ventura Publisher, long before it became Corel Ventura. It used to be pretty popular, before PageMaker steadily gained on the market. I have enjoyed working with CorelDRAW, since version 3.0 or 4.0, I forget which, sometime in the early 90's. There used to be a time when I have personally influenced hundreds of people to seriously use CorelDRAW in their workflow, thanks to a 5 year period when I taught software program development and use, at an institute. This being at a time when every other place was offering courses for the more popular Adobe products. Oh yes sir, I have done more for Corel than most people can boast of. I used to take pride in the fact that I could do anything Photoshop/Illustrator could do using PhotoPaint/DRAW. Even boast about it. Unfortunately, not anymore!
You would be amazed to know how many people were not even aware that a product such as CorelDRAW even existed. But, of course, the internet was just starting to grow back then. If you are like me and browse through design forums and blogs, you will notice, even in the most unbiased ones, the term 'Photoshopped" crops up so many times. Never "PhotoPainted". Coincidence? I very much doubt it. To an inquiring mind, one simple question comes instantly to mind. WHY? You are free to DRAW your own conclusions. Again, pun intended!!
I used to be just as stubborn in my younger days. Rather die than use Illustrator!! But time and experience changed all that. I remember being just as stubborn about switching to writing code for Windows, when it first showed up. DOS was so much more comfortable. Hell, I used to know everything I needed to know about DOS. Inevitably, I was quickly running out of programming work within a few months. Everyone wanted Windows compliant software. Ultimatum, change over to Windows too, or find a different line of work !! I was literally forced to make the switch. These days, I would not dare try my hand at writing DOS compliant code!! Brings to mind the story of the frog in a well. Thankfully, I climbed out
To many my words may sound harsh and blunt, even downright crude. Unfortunately we all tend to express ourselves differently. Like it or not, Photoshop / Illustrator has slowly crept its way into your day to day work. A vast majority of clients will simply not accept CDR files. They stubbornly insist on AI, even if they are clueless about what it means!! Many staunch DRAW users may just say, export your work to Illustrator. Job done. Unfortunately no. The exported files just don't cut it. Exasperation builds as you open your exported file in Illustrator. (Yes, you do need to install Illustrator, at the least to verify your work!!) Your problems have just begun.
Well, if you open your mind, new possibilities spring up all around!! No one knows that better than a designer. There is so much to learn if you are willing to push yourself past your comfort zone. All this is not about CorelDRAW vs Illustrator. Its about design and designers, trying to help each other with their experiences to become more professionally efficient.
I would love to discuss further with you on the Illustrator / CorelDRAW, benefits and drawbacks. Hopefully in private, even if just to save myself from the wrath of the guardian angels!!
Look forward to hearing from you.
Regards
Suku
suku said:I would love to discuss further with you on the Illustrator / CorelDRAW, benefits and drawbacks. Hopefully in private, even if just to save myself from the wrath of the guardian angels!!
I like your quote too ("Loyalty makes sense only if both sides value it"), it's so true, and if you look at the one I use below, you may realize that I'm not so narrow-minded as you might think.
Dear Ronny:
Thank you for your posts and for letting us (I am sure Suku would feel the same) relive the blind, unconditional loyalty to Corel that we once felt. Corel is a great product, no doubt about it, and we've stuck with it for all these years because of that. I'll write more soon, because writing does take time and I will devote some time soon to add my few cents worth. For now, I'll only comment on the quotes that you and Suku are using.
I love the quote that "Loyalty makes sense only if both sides value it." I am glad that it is from Suku's personal experiences, as he mentioned in his latest post, because that makes it all the more "real". I've suffered tremendously, both personal and professional levels, and nothing to do with CorelDRAW, because my sense of loyalty to someone required sacrifices that had no return value. It was give from my side and take from the other side, costing me time, most importantly, and money. I have always felt what this quote says but never quite verbalized it like Suku did and I'll always cherish this saying because it can help me define a more productive life. Then had added that "if you must marry, then make sure you can afford the alimony!!". Now, being twice divorced, I can't help but feel the sweet pain that this quote brought to mind. Most people marry without this ability, and believe you me, it is bad enough that Uncle Sam takes a big chunk of our income, imagine Uncle Sam multiplied three fold. Yes, hell seems to be a relief compared to this life. :-)
Your quote that "The ability to think differently today from yesterday distinguishes the wise man from the stubborn", is inspirational when you are at the early stages of your life, but its true meaning can only be appreciated by those that actually have suffered due to their stubbornness, three cases in point here, who, with the benefit of hindsight can say, "How true!"
I have my own saying about marriage, are you listening Suku? It is not a very clever one, but it is very practical one. You'll definitely see its value if you've experienced the joys of divorce. Here goes: Marriage is like a train-wreck. Some people get hurt, some get killed, and some survive unscathed. But the luckiest ones are those who were never on that train."
Enjoy. More to come soon.
Tiger Naeem said: Marriage is like a train-wreck. Some people get hurt, some get killed, and some survive unscathed. But the luckiest ones are those who were never on that train."
Marriage is like a train-wreck. Some people get hurt, some get killed, and some survive unscathed. But the luckiest ones are those who were never on that train."
I hear you loud and clear Tiger I ain't on that train!! I was lucky enough to learn from the experiences of those who had been there, and their words, much like yours still ring in my ears. Even better, I somehow managed to make the best of both worlds. The woman in my life, has been around for the last 15 years. We live life like a fairy tale. Happy and content, beyond any other couple we know of. And if you are guessing... No, we are not married The secret is very simple, but it would be out of place in this forum :) Maybe another place, another time.
Incidentally, the alimony joke was aimed at the marriage with CorelDRAW. I sleep with both the gals (Draw & Illy)
Tiger, I honestly didn't mean to bring back any memories from the past. Please accept my apologies. I quoted your comment about the temptation to use AI, just in case my alimony joke might just be taken in the wrong context. Apparently, it backfired.
Guys, I didn't mean to get anyone worked up. I am not here to help Corel out, I know, I have done my part there, and then some too. Neither am I trying to peddle Adobe products on here. They seem to be doing pretty well on their own. Its more like Corel /Adobe should be helping us out, to make a living!!. I'm rather trying to help out by saying, use the best tool for the job at hand. For the last 20 minutes I've had CorelDRAW crash 15 times trying to open an SVG!! Can't post the file here though, as it is part of a vector pack I purchased. Gave up and switched to Illy. Problem solved.
Sharing experiences, even with those little quotes, clever or not., helps someone out there some time or the other. If you can help save even one person from a bad experience, you have done something you can be proud of.
Think it is about time, we concentrated more on helping each other out. Christmas is just around the corner, so good cheer to one and all!!
Dear Suku:
No apologies necessary. There were no bad memories that you brought to mind. I believe that the best part of my two marriages were the divorces. I recommend it to everyone. :-) My response was actually meant to be a lighthearted one.
Just so you know, I am advocating the concept of "lease" rather than "buy" when it comes to marriage. At least you can change the model after every five years. LOL.
I still have to tell you about my experience with Ventura Publisher and early days of DOS and Windows 1.0, so you can't go too far until after you hear that part. Hopefully I'll post it by this weekend.
Until then.
Take care.
Hello Tiger; Back in the DOS days I used "Art & Letters" and that even came with a driver for Roland. ( imagine that ) What ever became of Art & Letters anyway?
George