You might enter the correct serial number, install the software, and then find that it simply crashes upon opening.

At the time of its release, the software was sold in three tiers: Pinnacle Studio ($50): The base model for simple DV capture and basic DVD burning. Pinnacle Studio Plus ($100):

tied to a unique 25-character serial number. This number is required during installation to verify the purchase and unlock the software's features.

If you cannot find your old serial number or the software refuses to run on your new computer, consider these modern options:

Some legacy software allowed phone activation when the internet servers died. Version 11 used a standard serial key checked against an online database. Because the product is Abandonware (software no longer sold or supported by its publisher), there is no phone line to call.