This happened this evening. When I tried to start my LEGAL copy of Poser 11 the registration dialog opened. It had all my info correct but when I clicked OK it just popped up again. I tried reinstalling Poser from the original download but the same thing happened. I tried to go to the Poser site but it said it was down for maintenance. Does Poser "phone home"? Normally I am connected to internet but as I am on a boat frequently there are times when I cannot connect so this will be unacceptable. Thanks if anyone can help. My Poser 2014 thankfully is still working.

I'm having the same issue with 11, 12, and 13.

I guess we will just have to wait before being given permission to use our software again...

Server seems to be back now. Try it again.

Yep I coul start Poser 13

I'm still having the same issue that mingle47 has described.

My Poser 11.2 has also stopped working and refusing to allow me past the Product Registration pop-up, even though the details are inputted correctly with copy and paste.

It was working fine a few days ago and It has worked fine since I purchased it from Renderosity as an upgrade from version 10 in February 2020. However today it is not allowing me access past the Product Registration.

Like others, I have a deadline to meet and need to finish a project, so I'm really hoping this will be fixed very quickly!

 

mingle47 posted at 4:07 AM Wed, 6 December 2023 - #2984640

This happened this evening. When I tried to start my LEGAL copy of Poser 11 the registration dialog opened. It had all my info correct but when I clicked OK it just popped up again. I tried reinstalling Poser from the original download but the same thing happened. I tried to go to the Poser site but it said it was down for maintenance. Does Poser "phone home"? Normally I am connected to internet but as I am on a boat frequently there are times when I cannot connect so this will be unacceptable. Thanks if anyone can help. My Poser 2014 thankfully is still working.

I also had the same problem today, December 7th. I also opened a ticket and also made a post.

Ohh boy I just hope not to loose more customers, loosing the trust in Poser  and the permanent activation system, this is the point where honest people get punished! Already enough poser users jumped on free optional 3D platforms, such things sure do not cause any good to Poser for sure. Now the fear of loosing all purchased stuff whilst poser could just be shut is going to be burned into loyal members minds. fear of loss is sure not a good base for success ! Was a big mistake making that call home permanent instead of a one time activation for the running machine. Why would one have it activated once after purchase and then all of a sudden stolen a week after, so what is this permanent check all about anyway ?! Control Freaks ! Not even SM was so obsessed controlling the activation on every Poser startup ! It got activated and done with it . If software gets pirated then such a activation will sure not be a prevention, it just is punishing the loyal honest members.

Well take a little break and Play with Blender getting some models ready for Poser when running again!!!!

All Bondware need to do is to scrap the 'phone home'.

Otherwise, should anything go really wrong with the servers we'll all be scuppered.

MattCarr posted at 8:35 AM Thu, 7 December 2023 - #4478776

I'm still having the same issue that mingle47 has described.

My Poser 11.2 has also stopped working and refusing to allow me past the Product Registration pop-up, even though the details are inputted correctly with copy and paste.

It was working fine a few days ago and It has worked fine since I purchased it from Renderosity as an upgrade from version 10 in February 2020. However today it is not allowing me access past the Product Registration.

Like others, I have a deadline to meet and need to finish a project, so I'm really hoping this will be fixed very quickly!

 

Poser 11.2? it looks like you are trying to use SmithMicro's version, the license server of which has been down since the transition to Poser 11.3.818, the Bondware's version.
You should be able to download them here: https://www.posersoftware.com/downloads/11 with your actual license number, if I am not wrong. If it isn't recognized, I suggest that you post a ticket to the support, here: https://support.posersoftware.com/

Y-Phil posted at 10:03 AM Fri, 8 December 2023 - #4478812

Poser 11.2? it looks like you are trying to use SmithMicro's version, the license server of which has been down since the transition to Poser 11.3.818, the Bondware's version.
You should be able to download them here: https://www.posersoftware.com/downloads/11 with your actual license number, if I am not wrong. If it isn't recognized, I suggest that you post a ticket to the support, here: https://support.posersoftware.com/

Smith micro ended on version 11.1.1.35.... Poser 11.2 up are all bondware versions, in this case SM sure can't be blamed any longer for the server issues and activation issues, there was clearly an issue with the Bondware activation servers that grilled all licenses from 11.2 all the way up to 13, at least for the ones who were trying to run poser at the time of the issues

I created the ticket and they immediately solved the problem

JustBeCause posted at 10:35 AM Fri, 8 December 2023 - #4478814

Y-Phil posted at 10:03 AM Fri, 8 December 2023 - #4478812

Poser 11.2? it looks like you are trying to use SmithMicro's version, the license server of which has been down since the transition to Poser 11.3.818, the Bondware's version.
You should be able to download them here: https://www.posersoftware.com/downloads/11 with your actual license number, if I am not wrong. If it isn't recognized, I suggest that you post a ticket to the support, here: https://support.posersoftware.com/

Smith micro ended on version 11.1.1.35.... Poser 11.2 up are all bondware versions, in this case SM sure can't be blamed any longer for the server issues and activation issues, there was clearly an issue with the Bondware activation servers that grilled all licenses from 11.2 all the way up to 13, at least for the ones who were trying to run poser at the time of the issues

Read carefully: I'm not blaming anyone....