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Installing mathcad 14.0 upgrade version

RB_4371453
1-Newbie

Installing mathcad 14.0 upgrade version

When installing 14.0 I get a message saying this is an upgrade and to enter the old serial number. I had 7.0 and the s/n was PU02802D00549 which it does not accept. I still have the 7.0 CD, I put it in the DVD drive and provided the path but it can't read it. I had this same problem in 2017 and it was a ridiculous pain in the butt then, I shouldn't still be going through this aggravation. Fix it already sheesh.
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BenLoosli
23-Emerald II
(To:RB_4371453)

Since PTC can no longer sell MathCAD or MathCAD Prine prior to release 7, your chance of getting PTC to fix it or between slim and none. 

PTC will issue a new license file for the older versions.

I have 7.0 so that shouldn't be a sticking point. So do I need PTC to send me a new serial # for MCAD 7?

BenLoosli
23-Emerald II
(To:RB_4371453)

MathCAD 7 and MathCAD Prime 7 are two different animals!

PTC cannot sell any version of MathCAD or MathCAD Prime prior to MathCAD Prime 7 anymore.

I'm not looking to BUY it. I'm trying to reinstall it after a windows crash. All I need is a valid serial number for my previous mathcad 7 version. The serial # I have is not recognized, and the install option to read from the 7version CD does't work because it's not openable under windows 10.


LucMeekes
23-Emerald III
(To:RB_4371453)

You should know this: https://community.ptc.com/t5/Mathcad-Tips/Official-PTC-Mathcad-15-and-Prime-1-6-End-of-Sale-Announcement/ta-p/818870

In short, you'll need help from PTC to get your Mathcad 14 licensed. => Contact PTC support.

 

Success!
Luc

Yeah, I tried that. It says access denied, I don't have the upgraded service plan or whatever the F it is I need so I can install the effing program that I effing paid for.


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