I purchased PhotoPaint X3 many years ago & have built/rebuilt my personal PC a few times since then.
I never had a problem re-installing PP X3 until today. I just replaced my mechanical HD with a new SSD. I can't launch or activate PP X3 this time. A window says I have reached the maximum number of times to use my serial number! I never realized that Corel had a limit. I only use it on one PC.
Please advise me what to do about this. I know it was a few years ago, but I paid good money for the program. I didn't know it had an "expiration date".
I retired from telecommunications as a tech. I know that 800 numbers are ordered by the customer & are given options as to the coverage area. Corel's 800 number does not include my area.
I found the local number for Corel Corporate Office & was able to be transferred to tech support. I had to leave a VM explaining the problem & gave my pin #.
When I got back home, I had received an email letting me know that my threshold for activations had been increased. I was able to open & activate PP X3.
Many thanks to Corel support! I have renewed faith in them!
I'm glad you were able to get it worked out. And come join us again OFTEN.
George