I purchased the XP to MC upgrade a few weeks after it became available. I upgraded 2.7 to 2.8.3 no problem.

I downloaded 3.01 from the website, where my system details were happily authorized. Now installed 3.01 on new drive (clean install OSX 10.4.11.) - as  I want to keep running 2.8.3 for BCC if needed.

When I launch 3.01 it says "Unlicenced..."

There is no dongle updater in the Dongle Manager folder from this download. I tried the 2.8 updater, but still no joy with 3.01.

When I go to avid.com/upgrade, my upgrade key from my purchased 2.7 version won't work as it has already been used.

When I try to report the problem at downloads problems as suggested in other threads, I am presented with an Excel document, which I can't use because I am not running that application.

I have wasted hours on this already, so any suggestions would be much appreciated.

MacPro 2.66 OSX 10.4.11

You need to go to avid.com/protect. Fill in the info and you should receive the correct dongle updater.

Thanks for the quick reponse BLKDOG. I got the download  of MC 3.01 from avid.com/protect. I went there again and downloaded versioner 3.0 for mac. (Is that correct for 3.01?).

Now what do I do with it? I can't find a way to open it. Sorry if I'm being stupid..

Yes, that's the one. Just download the dongle manager (Assuming you don't already have it) from avid.com/dongle and use it to update your dongle.

Many thanks BLKDOG.

It is such a reassurance that guys like you (and many others) take the time and have the patience to help.

Had to blast it 3 times, but 3.01 is up!

So glad to hear you are good to go. Keep us posted...will you?

MC 3.01 up and running thanks to some much appreciated help from BLKDOG.

Just to let those interested know: I have set up 2 dual boot systems so that I can run MC3.01 as well as 2.83 on both my MacPro and G5.

The biggest hassle was getting all my other applications to be accessible from whichever drive I launch. Some applications need re-installation, and some don't. And then you need to be able to access the same documents and user data. Its tricky, but I think I've cracked it.

Anyone who wants to try this, I'd be happy to share my experience. ( while I remember what worked and what didn't...)

The dongle - despite all the pitfalls and procedures for upgrades, is definitely the easiest way to move between systems.