Need to deauthorize FCP Key off of work computer

[Tom Wolsky]

What you did is technically not legal. You can only install the application on a computer you own.

That said, use FCS Remover from Digital Rebellion to remove FCS from the machine. The FCS System ID is in Library/Application Support/ProApps. Make sure that’s gone.

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP7,” “Basic Training for FCS” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop”

[Andy Johnson-laird]

I had wondered about this question too, Tom (in the context of wondering whether I could legitimately install FCP on a computer I rented).

I checked the license agreement at https://store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/FinalCutProSWlicense.pdf but I do not see any requirement that you must own the computer on which FCP is installed.

Is there some other agreement that you know about, please?

Thanks in advance
Andy

Forensic Software/Internet/Image Analyst
Portland, Oregon

[Tom Wolsky]

That’s an obsolete license from when FCP was a standalone product. It has not been for some time. Perhaps you’re using an older version and this doesn’t apply. The current FCS license includes a provision that allows the the software to be installed on one desktop and one laptop both of which are owned by the end user.

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP7,” “Basic Training for FCS” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop”

[Anthony l. Fisher]

Thank you kindly for your prompt response. Didn’t realize this was a “no-no,” my employer led me to believe it was alright.

The one thing is, I’m not looking to remove FCP and all it’s components from the cpu. FCP was already installed before I started working with it. I’m just looking to remove my authorization. Is there a way to do that without removing the whole kit and kaboodle?

Thanks again for your assistance,
Anthony

[Tom Wolsky]

If you remove the system ID Library/Application Support/ProApps/FCS System ID, the applications will not launch without putting in the serial number. There is no de-authorization function in Final Cut.

All the best,

Tom

Class on Demand DVDs “Complete Training for FCP7,” “Basic Training for FCS” and “Final Cut Express Made Easy”
Author: “Final Cut Pro 5 Editing Essentials” and “Final Cut Express 4 Editing Workshop”

[Andy Johnson-laird]

That’s an obsolete license from when FCP was a standalone product.

OMG (as the younger crowd would say). You’re right. I dug through the post installation debris field and found the printed FCS2 license.

That’s interesting. I’ve never seen software licenses that attempt to restrict the ownership of the hardware on which the software runs.

Thanks for pointing that out.
Regards
Andy

Forensic Software/Internet/Image Analyst
Portland, Oregon