We can reset your machine deletion count upon request.
The following changes will change your machine ID:
- Replacing your system's hard drive
- Replacing your CPU
- Changing your computer name
- Changing your BIOS settings (if you're not sure what this is, here's an article about it)
If you find that your PA plugins don't recognize your computer after you make changes, please consider keeping at least one of your three authorizations on a flash drive. Then you can freely change any settings or even use different computers without worrying about running out of deletions again. Here's how to do that:
Make sure your USB drive is on your computer. Then, open one of your plugins in Pro Tools (or any host) and click the key icon on the bottom right of the plugin window. An authorization window will pop up. Under the text "Select the device you would like to activate," there is a pulldown menu. Click it and select your USB drive. Make sure the "Activate all my licenses" checkbox is checked. Then click "I'm Online" and enter your login info. Now your USB drive is authorized and can be used on any computer.
In case you didn't know, there's rarely any need to deactivate your plugins individually, one at a time. Usually, you can go to Devices, and there you'll see a list of your authorized machines, and a "Deactivate" button that removes all the authorizations from a machine all at once. It will make your life a lot easier if you frequently upgrade systems.