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wrnrchvz · Post by **wrnrchvz** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:53 pm

I have been looking to purchase Albino 3 but I just recently found out that they don't make the box version anymore. So I was wondering, if I got the download version and somehow my computer got destroyed would I have to buy it again?

Gamma-UT · Post by **Gamma-UT** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:05 pm

Effectively, what you pay for is a licence code that you enter into the downloaded software. So, as long as you keep a copy of that code somewhere safe, your machine can have a total meltdown and you will be able to install and run it on the replacement.

Linplug sales are through Share-It and I think they generally have the option of mailing a backup CD to you when you order (but I can't remember for sure as I did this a while ago).

However, the full versions of the instruments can be downloaded from Linplug's website so you don't really need the CD version (although it's always a good idea to make sure you have a backup installer just in case).

wrnrchvz · Post by **wrnrchvz** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:11 pm

Gamma-UT wrote:Effectively, what you pay for is a licence code that you enter into the downloaded software. So, as long as you keep a copy of that code somewhere safe, your machine can have a total meltdown and you will be able to install and run it on the replacement.

Linplug sales are through Share-It and I think they generally have the option of mailing a backup CD to you when you order (but I can't remember for sure as I did this a while ago).

However, the full versions of the instruments can be downloaded from Linplug's website so you don't really need the CD version (although it's always a good idea to make sure you have a backup installer just in case).

Ok well thanks for the help, but if my computer did have a complete meltdown would I be able to reinstall it without a backup cd? (sorry I'm not very computer savvy)

Gamma-UT · Post by **Gamma-UT** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:15 pm

wrnrchvz wrote:
Gamma-UT wrote:Effectively, what you pay for is a licence code that you enter into the downloaded software. So, as long as you keep a copy of that code somewhere safe, your machine can have a total meltdown and you will be able to install and run it on the replacement.

Linplug sales are through Share-It and I think they generally have the option of mailing a backup CD to you when you order (but I can't remember for sure as I did this a while ago).

However, the full versions of the instruments can be downloaded from Linplug's website so you don't really need the CD version (although it's always a good idea to make sure you have a backup installer just in case).
Ok well thanks for the help, but if my computer did have a complete meltdown would I be able to reinstall it without a backup cd? (sorry I'm not very computer savvy)

Yes. But you will have to keep a copy of the email you get from Linplug/Share-it because it contains the licence code and the download location. It's highly possible that Linplug will keep records of your purchase, so even that might not be necessary, but I can't speak for them. Backups are A Good Thing anyway.

wrnrchvz · Post by **wrnrchvz** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:18 pm

Gamma-UT wrote:
wrnrchvz wrote:
Gamma-UT wrote:Effectively, what you pay for is a licence code that you enter into the downloaded software. So, as long as you keep a copy of that code somewhere safe, your machine can have a total meltdown and you will be able to install and run it on the replacement.

Linplug sales are through Share-It and I think they generally have the option of mailing a backup CD to you when you order (but I can't remember for sure as I did this a while ago).

However, the full versions of the instruments can be downloaded from Linplug's website so you don't really need the CD version (although it's always a good idea to make sure you have a backup installer just in case).
Ok well thanks for the help, but if my computer did have a complete meltdown would I be able to reinstall it without a backup cd? (sorry I'm not very computer savvy)
Yes. But you will have to keep a copy of the email you get from Linplug/Share-it because it contains the licence code and the download location. It's highly possible that Linplug will keep records of your purchase, so even that might not be necessary, but I can't speak for them. Backups are A Good Thing anyway.

Ok thanks for all the help

DHR53 · Post by **DHR53** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:27 pm

Linplug keeps a record of every downloaded purchase and are very good about responding to legitimate customers needs. You should have no problems, and Albino 3 is a must have VI...

Happy Frog · Post by **Happy Frog** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 4:58 pm

Hi,wrnrchvz
I ordered from Linplug, Albino, and also for I believe an additional 10 dollars, I had a hard copy on DVD sent as well, hope this helps.

Doug B · Post by **Doug B** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:29 pm

wrnrchvz wrote:
Ok thanks for all the help

Just email support at Linplug. If you can proove who you say you are and you're a legitimate customer, they will email your serial numbers and the downlaod location again.

But yes, you really should keep a record of these things too.

original flipper · Post by **original flipper** » Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:52 pm

HI

Better still: buy it, download it via the link you will get (along with a serial number) and just copy the installer and serial number to a CD/DVD/thumb drive or whatever other medium.

Always make a copy of your software ... somewhere!

Another reason why I like serial number C/P: this way you know that you can use your software whenever you have to reinstall or have a computer breakdown - no worry about having to go online to register or whatever.

Flipper.