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October 6, 2025
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I need an activation code for my 3.0!

  • October 6, 2025
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I bought my 3.0 sometime between 2003-2008.  I have the original disk.  I have used this program forever.  Recently my computer died.  I bought a new one and installed from the disk.  I used the Serial nUmber, but now it wants an activation code.  Am I screwed?

Correct answer Kevin J. Monahan Jr.

Hi there,

 You can no longer install Audion 3, even if you have the original installation disks. The aging activation servers for those apps had to be retired. Sorry about that. 

 

Thanks,
Kevin

 

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Bruce in Gold Beach
Inspiring
October 7, 2025

I am in the same boat, Audition 3.0 was the bomb IMHO, I ve been told it is possible to find it but I have had zero luck and the new Audition requires a monthly payment, so I downloaded Audacity, the learning curve is not too bad, I put together a three hour weekly radio show called the Olhippie R & R Oldies Show, it is frustrating and can't tell you how many times I have cussed at it asking why can't it do this or that but it does a decent job for me. 

Kevin J. Monahan Jr.
Community Manager
Kevin J. Monahan Jr.Community ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
October 6, 2025

Hi there,

 You can no longer install Audion 3, even if you have the original installation disks. The aging activation servers for those apps had to be retired. Sorry about that. 

 

Thanks,
Kevin

 

Kevin Monahan - Sr. Community and Engagement Strategist – Adobe Pro Video and Audio
Participant
October 6, 2025

I was afraid that would be the case.  After 20 years, I guess I got my money out of it.  LOL!  Thanks for the confirmation.

SteveG_AudioMasters_
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 7, 2025

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