john kennedy 1 | 10/03/2016 08:24:47 |
![]() 214 forum posts 24 photos | I've recently bought this off ebay for less than a tenner. A bargain I thought til I came to register it. When I press the "Online Activation Request Form" button, nothing happens ? The program still works ok but the clock is now down to about 23 days. Seems like I bought a 30 day free trial for a tenner. Has anyone else found this and is there a solution ? I'm running Windows 10. Thanks John
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John Hinkley | 10/03/2016 08:59:11 |
![]() 1545 forum posts 484 photos | You could try running it in compatibility mode, Vista or W7 for example, in case it's not Windows 10 compliant? John |
Howi | 10/03/2016 09:05:02 |
![]() 442 forum posts 19 photos | Turbocad - eBay - less than £10 Yup! You have been had. Cheap lesson really, but very annoying non the less |
Chris Evans 6 | 10/03/2016 09:43:30 |
![]() 2156 forum posts | I have bought Turbo Cad 20 for £9.99 from Maplins. I did load it and start to register then health issues stopped play for a while, I was not aware of any time scale to complete registration. What I do need is a basic tutorial on how to use it I can't draw anything on it as yet. |
Harry Wilkes | 10/03/2016 10:03:10 |
![]() 1613 forum posts 72 photos | Hi John Had the same problem got onto Turbocad support by email tried several things no go the eventually sent me a link to download new software and the codes this worked fine ! Not the fastest support but did stay with it and sort the problem. Have sent you a message with the guys email address if you can't find it. cheers H |
john kennedy 1 | 10/03/2016 10:06:39 |
![]() 214 forum posts 24 photos | Chris, have a look at this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vl7OHr-ed0&index=2&list=PL2zj-UK0gicxEU3ddcl5sRP6JxeIIZsty I'm learning from it. Howi, Thanks for rubbing it in,story of my life. This is the offending article http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121885026255?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT 59 other people have bought them from him, just hoped some might be on here. John, thanks for your reply but to be honest I haven't a clue what you mean. John
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john kennedy 1 | 10/03/2016 10:08:27 |
![]() 214 forum posts 24 photos | Harry, Thanks I'll try that later when America wakes up. John |
Neil Wyatt | 10/03/2016 10:10:38 |
![]() 19226 forum posts 749 photos 86 articles | Buy a kosher copy off Paul the CAD (see his ad at right), and benefit from his advice to get you running and his excellent online tutorials. TurboCAD takes bit of learning but is very good IMHO. Neil |
pgk pgk | 10/03/2016 10:23:58 |
2661 forum posts 294 photos | I suppose my version3 is a bit dated now... and stopped printing a few years ago.. I once faxed my architect a set of drawing changes and forgot to scale the output...got sent real world size...and emptied a ream of paper from his fax machine |
Windy | 10/03/2016 12:02:22 |
![]() 910 forum posts 197 photos | I don't know if this will help but I activated Turbocad on the phone the sales might help you. Sales line: 0800 011 2312 |
Ed Duffner | 10/03/2016 12:35:57 |
863 forum posts 104 photos | Hi John, If you look at the ebay page for the product and scroll to the bottom, the seller offers support within 7 days for any issues. If you contact them and they don't sort your issue I'd suggest contacting Ebay customer support. Ebay offer "buyer protection" and may possibly be able to get your tenner back. I'd contact Ebay anyway just to let them know what's happening, but that's just me. Good luck, |
Roger Vane | 10/03/2016 14:13:45 |
108 forum posts 18 photos | I bought my copy from Paul the CAD, but the activation code he gave me didn't work. When I phoned him he referred me to Avanquest who gave me a new code over the phone, Might be worth a try. Good luck. |
Harry Wilkes | 10/03/2016 14:14:32 |
![]() 1613 forum posts 72 photos | Posted by john kennedy 1 on 10/03/2016 10:08:27:
Harry, Thanks I'll try that later when America wakes up. John John one of the things they suggested I try was to open turbocad in 'administrator' mode and try to reactivate it didn't work for me but whilst your waiting worth a try and if it doesn't work tell them in your email you have tried it, it could save you a dad or two H
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Chris Evans 6 | 10/03/2016 14:15:03 |
![]() 2156 forum posts | John, thanks for the you tube link. I will study it as soon as I get chance, we have relatives staying for a week so lots of catching up to do when they have gone. Chris. |
john kennedy 1 | 15/03/2016 07:44:34 |
![]() 214 forum posts 24 photos | A quick update. Thanks to all those who offered help. Tried a few phone numbers, one supplied by Windy was interesting,a woman answered but her english was bad and a bad line.She got fed up and gave me a uk number to ring. A nice man answered and convinced me I had definitely got a demo copy but not to worry,he could sort it for £40. (yeah right) Hundreds of these copies have been sold on ebay and from high street dealers and as usual its just me who cant get it to work? Got back to the seller who was very helpful. after a few communications sent me this link http://www.turbocad.co.uk/support then **LINK** Easy Peasy, There is the simple form to fill in and back comes your access code. So if you want a good cad programme for less than a tenner,go for it. All the help to get you going is on youtube.
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