Thanks for the link.  It led me to a fix pixie executable  I had  already run in install model as administrator and then I also changed compatibility mode in file properties.  Still no luck...  

10 IS INSTALLED.  I have not patched it since the plan was to install 14 and then ignore 10.  14 is what get the pixietool.exe error.  

OK I got an older computer, reformatted the hard drive and installed Windows 7.  Then I installed pinnacle studio 10 - Internation version for windows XP from 09/2005 and it installed (even though it told me of known compatibility issues.  Now I am trying to install a downloaded (100% legal) version of Studio 14.  I have copied my ...

Looks like Pixie licensing tool is not responding....

Installing Studio 10 (ignoring the compatibility issue message) got me past the first error.   Now it hangs after putting in key for Studio 14 and trying to register product to new computer. 

Did not work... As expected.

The digital download was an upgrade version.  I had to enter the key from my Version 10 disk.  I was hoping to install 14 and not 10 and then upgrade as 10 is soooo old it would not be compatible with current OS I will try and attach a portable CD drive and stick in the original disk and see if that works.  

When trying to install Pinnacle 14 Studio Upgrade on my new laptop I have the following experience. Run the  Pinnacle Studio 14  installer.  A window appears to insert the key from my original install disks.  After installing the disk, I get the following dialogue box.  Please hold down the SHIFT key and insert the ...