PhilGeo2001

Join Date 09/2021

Moved to new PC, can't install Fences 3 from Object Desktop.

Classic subscription expired

Hello,

I've moved to a new PC. I've gone to My Account and downloaded Object Desktop from the My Downloads page. Installed it, and now I want activate Fences 3 on my new PC. I've deactivated it on the old PC.

However, when I run the downloaded Object Desktop on my new machine I only get an option to buy Fences.

How can I get version 3 working?

It was still working on the old PC until I deactivated it this week.

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I should add that I don't use anything else in Object Desktop and I don't mind buying Fences 5 if necessary, but if I'm able to use 3 then great. I've never had problems with version 3.

Thanks,

Phil

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Hello,
Sorry to hear you are having issues. Not really sure on your issue. Need to know more details. When you goes to your account download page, do you see Fences 3 listed there? If you do see Fences 3 in there, it is a standalone or as one of software listed under ObjectDesktop pack?

Thank you.
Basj,
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Hi @basj,

Thanks for the prompt reply.

When I go to the download page I only see Object Desktop, nothing else, as shown in the image on my original post (I blanked out the product key).

I never bought Fences separately. I bought Object Desktop and used Fences from there.

Thanks,

Phil

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And as your screenshot, you subscription is expired, yes? If so, you can not download Fences 3 until you renew your subscription. You can no longer download it directly from your account page nor via your object Desktop manager.

Thank you,

Basj,
Stardock Community Assistant

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I would like to add that fences 2 - 4 seem to gave been removed from the OD download options even if you resubscribe.

However, resubscribing to your classic OD subscription is still probably the best way to get Fences 5 on your PC.

A general rule of thumb for OD software is to save the installers on your pc somewhere so you will always have them when you need them

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In the end I just copied the entire contents of Program Files/Stardock/Fences over to the new machine, and unlocked it with my Product Key. It works as expected. Next time I'll hold on to the downloaded Object Desktop file.

Thanks all

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I wouldn't have guessed that to work. I am glad you found a way to make it work since you are happy with Fences 3

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