I have used AutoCAD 2004 since I purchased it in 2004. I have gone through several computers over the years but have never had an issue reinstalling with my serial number and CD key. My old Dell recently died and I purchased a new one; I have tried to register my version of AutoCAD like I have in the past after installing, but it is not accepting my information - it is now requesting an activation code. I contacted the "help desk" regarding this and they say my version is invalid because it was upgraded to AutoCAD 2006 in 2005 and never registered, so now is expired. (a) I never upgraded to 2006, I still have the original 2004 on my computer and on my CD, and (b) if this is the case, how in the world have I been able to install this product at least 4 times over the past 14 years??? I am a residential interior designer and cannot afford a new version of AutoCAD, nor do I need one for my application; is there any way to get my 2004 version working again? Please do not tell me to contact the "help desk," they are adamant my version is 2006!
