Okay BuBBy I got it. ;)

@ BillW50

I have seen Windows lose recent parts of the registry before...I never figured out what causes it.

Yes... so you keep saying.

If that theory was correct - I should be able to reinstall - and enter the code again.

Entering the code during install = no internet connectivity required. Titan says code=100% OK.

Restart Titan= "Requires to Activate Code" - Wants to connect to Titan Servers over the Internet - Tried to Validate Code - Error Message - "That code has been cancelled due to overuse" (or similar).

Nothing to do with the registry - everything to do with the code being canceled server side by Titan developers the minute the giveaway was over.

Still I'm not complaining... I'm over it now.

I have seen Windows lose recent parts of the registry before. And you would never know it except it takes out recent activations too. I never figured out what causes it. But I suppose a Windows Update might be it or at least one of them.

Titan did things slightly different.

1. GOTD - Activate - get the xxxx-xxx-xx-xxxx type code
2. Install Titan.
3. Run Titan and enter the code.
4. Titan displays a message saying "code accepted - thank you - blah blah blah"
5. Look at clock - OMG is that the time? I'm off to bed.
6. Next day - Windows update - you need to reboot your computer.
7. Reboot.
8. Run Titan Backup.
9. Message - "Whoa hang on buddy - gotta validate that code with the Titan Servers"
10. Message - "Sorry, we have shut down that code. You are outta luck, mate".

That's it in a nutshell.

Moral - Ignore the message saying "Thanks for the code. It's Legit. You are good to go". Do a reboot and restart, just in case they decide to slip in a second "code check".

I didn't uninstall the older version before installing the last one and it is still working.

I installed the new one on the same directory as the old one and I re-registered it using the new license number provided and the same registration name I used in the first installation.

I haven't had any problems. In fact I just did a simple backup test to make sure it was working so I don't know why yours are not working. Did you not re-register it?

-Mario

Mine still works. Although I deleted the older one before I installed the more recent version. I have found throughout the past year with some GAOTD software offerings, this practice seems to work out the best. If I really want to keep the old one, I'll rename the old program folder and then install the more recent version in a new folder.

LOL. That is 100% Exactly what happened to me - right down to the Windows Update.

(I had only setup the program, to be able to help other people if they had any issues with the install - nobody did so I didn't need to go any further. I only discovered the 2nd activation (with the developer) when I began to investigate removing the program - and the icon in the system tray).

I'll see what I can do.

I downloaded Titan Backup a few months ago when it was offered. When I saw it again a couple days ago, I assumed it was an update. I downloaded it ago and installed it. Doing so changed the serial.

Today, I rebooted my computer due to a windows update. Upon restarting, Titan Backup attempted to activate the new serial but I received a message stating the new serial was blocked due to "excessive usage".

Titan backup no longer works.

For anyone else who redownloaded this, be aware the program will stop working when you reboot your system.

Now what...