Express Versions Registration Issue

[snarfblam]

I had an issue (now resolved), and Im just curious to see if anyone else has had the same issue. Ive been using C# Express for quite a long time now (you just cant argue with the price), but a few weeks ago my installation suddenly wasnt registered, which was quite peculiar since I remembered registering it. In fact, I saved my registration code in a text file, because I do that, so I had my registration code which proves that I did indeed register it. So I put the registration code into the "Register This Product" window and it rejects it. So I go to log into Microsofts website, and apparently my account has ceased to be. I dont know if Passport accounts didnt carry over to Live, or what, but the account I registered C# with was gone. Is this problem unique to me?

 

[mskeel]

I dont know if Passport accounts didnt carry over to Live...

I seem to recall getting an email warning that Id need to switch over to the new live id setup and that there would be a way to link my old .net passport to the new live id. I believe the email also stated that .net passports would be phased out eventually. Im not sure if that has anything to do with what you experienced but it sounds like it could be at least part of the problem.

 

[snarfblam]

Well heres an interesting update: almost a month later, my VB Express decided to unregister itself. Again, the registration code Ive saved does not work. I sure would be mad if I had paid for these products.

 

[techmanbd]

I thought the express versions had a limit of how long you could use it?

 

[snarfblam]

No such limitation. Simply put, it is a free product, though Im having a surprisingly difficult time finding the terms of use.