When I downloaded it I didn"t know that there was a "registry workaround" or what it was.When I see a Dowload link I click it and assume it works.I GOT the Registration boxmwhether I needed it or not.I followed the instructions someone gave on the TRS2004 Forum.Thanks anyway.

eu2521339, did you read the whole message thread starting at the beginning page 1 or did you jump directly did a reply without reading ?

Read the beginning of the thread. Don't just reply when you have the answer right there.

It's because there is an expiration code inside it so entering past 1-2 days after you register will invalid the code.

How to bypass this ?

Simple, change your PC clock to match the EXACT time and date shown on your registration email you got with the code. Then enter the code. Once GMAX is fully done, change back the PC clock.

The same thread you did a reply has some specific instructions to try for those that have problems with their registration code and also gives  a link to a workaround. The whole thread has only 2 pages.

It looks like you were reading the wrong thread but replied on the right one.

Having to answer the same question 10-20 times per week, answering it with the solution every time is time consuming. People looking for a solution to their problems in our forums don't botter doing a forum search 90% of the times. So us having to always answer them is time cumsuming if they had done a forum search. Look at all other forums in any other sites, their FAQ specificly says to do a forum search before posting any questions at all. So it only natural for us to tell people to do a forum search before posting any questions. Did you ?

myCon, if you have tried all the procedures listed in the top of this thread and you still didn't managed to get GMAX registered, then you will have to give us more informations to find out what is wrong.

When you try the link below (like you mentioned), what happens or what is it that you don't understand ?

http://www.turbosquid.com/Support/Index.cfm?stgSupportModule=SupportGmax&FuseAction=GmaxSupportHelp

Does your system meet the minimal requirements to run GMAX ?

What language do you speak easily ?  French, Italian, Greek, Spanish, ... ?

Blobb, if you had installed GMAX in the past and never had to re-install windows since then, it is possible it knows you had it and automaticaly picked up the registration from your previous installation.

If you can use it, then don't bother with the registration.

it doesn't work why ?

what happens when you enter it ?

is there a 2 digit code in the upper right corner when you do it ?

we need more details. Its like saying to the garage mechanics "my car doesn't work"

... but "gmax_2" worked ...

Well if it worked, then what is the problem ???

lets round up the usual suspects

- what is your current windows version ?

- what is your current DirextX version ?

- is it a laptop or desktop ?

- how often do you update your computer ?

- have you checked the MD5 checksum of your installation against our own numbers to verify that your copy is instact and not corrupted ?

- did you use a download accelerator or similar when you downloaded gmax ?

- where did you downloaded gmax from ?

- have you done a google search on the error message ?

- what is your current DirextX version ?

You check by going in your START menu, then click RUN and enter dxdiag. Press OK have it run all diagnostics. It will tell you from the first page what version you have.

- how often do you update your computer ?

I mean you do update your windows with microsoft updates by using the Automatic Software tool or visiting the WIndows Update site, right ?  If not, then please do it and get all updates. If you cannot do this and not because you are not an admin on your own PC, then ...

- have you checked the MD5 checksum of your installation against our own numbers to verify that your copy is instact and not corrupted ?

Do a forum search for "md5 checksum" and one of the forum post will give you a link to the MD5 checksum numbers I have and also where to get the software for this (there are other MD5 checksum software but this is the one I used the first time).

Is your logon on your PC capable of doing administrator type of work ? If you do not have administrative rights, there are lots of installations you will not be able to do. Find whomever is administrator of your own PC and have him/her do it.